Offered at Langley

Description

The facilities at the Langley Campus have been designed to accommodate music instruction in chamber music, orchestral, band, choral, and solo performance.

Intake occurs once a year in September for full-time program students. It is expected that most students will enrol in a full-time program, but part-time participation will be allowed subject to the fulfillment of the course admission requirements and seat availability. Credit for courses completed at other institutions may be transferred subject to the approval of the music chair. As well, first time registration for some courses may be allowed in January subject to the approval of the music chair and fulfillment of any course prerequisite(s).

Private Lesson

Students may major in one of the following: piano, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, guitar, or percussion. Lessons are generally available only to students enrolled full-time in the Certificate in Music or the Diploma in Music programs.

Transfer

Any student planning to transfer to a university, conservatory or other post-secondary institution should be aware that the transfer of credits from Kwantlen to another institution is at the discretion of the receiving institution. Students should consult with the appropriate university, conservatory or other post-secondary institution regarding transferability of courses. Students should be aware that some universities do not grant transfer credit for courses that have been challenged at other institutions or granted credit through Prior Learning Assessment.

For Associate of Arts Degree--Music see, Arts Program.

More Information

Prospective music students should attend an informational session where all programs and application procedures will be explained. Contact Admissions for more information at 604.599.3215, or the Music Department at 604.599.3315.

Certificate

Admission Requirements

All applicants must meet Kwantlen's admissions requirements. Applications for the Music Foundation Certificate program will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis with placement into the appropriate ensemble and private instruction by interview and/or audition. Candidates are encouraged to complete the interview at the scheduled time in May. If seats are available, additional interviews may be held in June and/or August.

Content

The Music Foundation Certificate is a one-year, two-semester program totalling 30 credits. By giving a thorough grounding in the essential elements of music history theory, aural musicianship and rhythm skills, and performance, the program provides a firm base upon which to build musical skills. A core curriculum is supplemented by music and/or academic electives chosen by the student in consultation with a faculty advisor.

Credits

All course credits in Music are under review and subject to change.

Semester 1

MUSI 1010 Rudiments of Music I

MUSI 1011 Aural Musicianship and Rhythm Training I

MUSI 1013 Listening to Music I

MUSI 1105 Major Instrument

one of:

MUSI 1015 Kwantlen Guitar Ensemble I

MUSI 1017 Kwantlen Strings I (Certificate)

MUSI 1018 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble I (Certificate)

MUSI 1019 Kwantlen Chorus I (Certificate)

Music or Academic Electives(s) totalling a minimum of
2 credits.

Semester 2

MUSI 1020 Rudiments of Music II

MUSI 1021 Aural Musicianship and Rhythm Training II

MUSI 1023 Listening to Music II

MUSI 1205 Major Instrument

one of:

MUSI 1025 Kwantlen Guitar Ensemble II (Certificate)

MUSI 1027 Kwantlen Strings II (Certificate)

MUSI 1028 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble II (Certificate)

MUSI 1029 Kwantlen Chorus II (Certificate)

Music or Academic Elective(s) totalling a minimum of 2 credits.

Music electives may be chosen from:

MUSI 1000 Ensemble Musicianship

MUSI 1014

MUSI 1016

MUSI 1102 Music and Computers

MUSI 1202 The Business of Music

MUSI 2360 Psych. of Music Performance I & II

Graduation

Upon successful completion of these program requirements, students are awarded a Certificate in Music.

University Transfer Diploma

Admission Requirements

All applicants must meet Kwantlen's admissions requirements. In addition, applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Music Department. These will include an audition/interview and a placement examination in music theory. Auditions are held in May, late June, and August subject to seat availability. For piano, the minimum entrance standard is Grade 10 RCMT or equivalent. The minimum entrance standard for all other instruments and voice is Grade 6 RCMT or equivalent. Any student currently enrolled in the Certificate in Music program who wishes to enter the Diploma program must successfully complete an audition. Audition and/or interview will determine ensemble placement.

Content

The University Transfer Diplomas in Music are two-year, four-semester programs totalling 60-74 credits. Each concentration is designed to help students develop their abilities in both academic and applied studies. All students receive two years of private instruction on their chosen instrument and participate in a large ensemble each semester. The core curriculum is augmented by electives chosen by the student in consultation with a faculty advisor.

English Requirement

Post Secondary level English is required for completion of the Diploma in Music

Diploma Concentrations

There are three concentrations within the University Transfer Music Programs: Diploma in Music - General Studies; Diploma in Music - Comprehensive Studies; Diploma in Music - Performance.

Diploma in Music-General Studies

Graduation

Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded a Diploma in Music.

Description

This concentration provides a broad education in music, integrating theoretical, historical, and performance studies while enabling students to master the skills needed for a wide array of professions. The core curriculum consists of 30 credits that the student supplements with a further 30 credits drawn from music and/or academic electives. Through a careful choice of electives, this concentration can lead to further study in liberal arts, music therapy, music education, business and arts management. Students in this concentration can gain entry to the third year of the B.B.A. Degree program if the electives include the following:

BUSI 1210 or BUSI 1215;

ACCT 1293; MRKT 1130;

CBSY 1105; ACCT 1230;

ECON 1150

Content

Core curriculum includes:

Semester 1

MUSI 1150 Language of Music I

MUSI 1151 Aural Musicianship I

MUSI 1153 Music in Civilization

MUSI 1154 Class Piano I

MUSI 1165 Major Instrument - Secondary level # or

MUSI 1157 Major Instrument Concentration

one of:

MUSI 1167 Kwantlen Strings I (Diploma)

MUSI 1168 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble I (Diploma)

MUSI 1169 Kwantlen Chorus I (Diploma)

Semester 2

MUSI 1250 Language of Music II

MUSI 1251 Aural Musicianship II

MUSI 1254 Class Piano II

MUSI 1265 Major Instrument - Secondary level * or

MUSI 1257 Major Instrument Concentration

one of:

MUSI 1267 Kwantlen Strings II (Diploma)

MUSI 1268 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble II (Diploma)

MUSI 1269 Kwantlen Chorus II (Diploma)

Semester 3

MUSI 2365 Major Instrument - Secondary Instrument * or

MUSI 2357 Major Instrument Concentration

one of:

MUSI 2367 Kwantlen Strings III (Diploma)

MUSI 2368 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble III (Diploma)

MUSI 2369 Kwantlen Chorus III (Diploma)

Semester 4

MUSI 2465 Major Instrument - Secondary level * or

MUSI 2457 Major Instrument Concentration

one of:

MUSI 2467 Kwantlen Strings IV (Diploma)

MUSI 2468 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble IV (Diploma)

MUSI 2469 Kwantlen Chorus IV (Diploma)

In addition, students must take one additional course in music history chosen from MUSI 1253, 2353, or 2453.

The remaining 30 credits may be taken from any other diploma-level music courses ( MUSI 1150 and higher), MUSI 1102 - Music and Computers, MUSI 1202 - The Business of Music and/or any academic courses offered at the college.

* Depending on the student's performance level, study on the principal instrument will be either as a Major Instrument Concentration or Major Instrument - Secondary level.

Graduation

Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded a Diploma in Music.

Diploma in Music-Comprehensive Studies

Description

This concentration provides a solid foundation in the academic, theoretical, and practical areas of music. The 68-credit curriculum includes all courses necessary for transfer into a Bachelor of Music degree program. Graduates can go on to further studies in the fields of music theory, composition, history, education or the arts in general.

Content

Semester 1

MUSI 1150 Language of Music I

MUSI 1151 Aural Musicianship I

MUSI 1153 Music in Civilization

MUSI 1154 Class Piano I or

MUSI 1155 Secondary Instrument *

MUSI 1157 Major Instrument Concentration

one of

MUSI 1167 Kwantlen Strings I

MUSI 1168 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble I

MUSI 1169 Kwantlen Chorus I

An English course, numbered 1100 or higher

A non-music elective

Semester 2

MUSI 1250 Language of Music II

MUSI 1251 Aural Musicianship II

MUSI 1253 History of Music I

MUSI 1254 Class Piano II or

MUSI 1255 Secondary Instrument *

MUSI 1257 Major Instrument Concentration

one of

MUSI 1267 Kwantlen Strings II

MUSI 1268 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble II

MUSI 1269 Kwantlen Chorus II

An English course, numbered 1100 or higher

A non-music elective

Semester 3

MUSI 2350 Language of Music III

MUSI 2351 Aural Musicianship III

MUSI 2353 History of Music II

MUSI 2354 Class Piano III or

MUSI 2355 Secondary Instrument *

MUSI 2357 Major Instrument Concentration

one of

MUSI 2367 Kwantlen Strings III

MUSI 2368 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble III

MUSI 2369 Kwantlen Chorus III

Two non-music electives, totalling 6 credits

Semester 4

MUSI 2450 Language of Music IV

MUSI 2451 Aural Musicianship IV

MUSI 2453 History of Music III

MUSI 2454 Class Piano IV or

MUSI 2455 Secondary Instrument *

MUSI 2457 Major Instrument Concentration

one of

MUSI 2467 Kwantlen Strings IV (Diploma)

MUSI 2468 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble IV (Diploma)

MUSI 2469 Kwantlen Chorus IV (Diploma)

Two non-music electives, totalling 6 credits

Graduation

Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded a Diploma in Music.

Diploma in Music-Performance

Description

The performance concentration is designed for students who plan to enter the field of performance on their instrument upon completion of a Bachelor of Music degree and/or graduate study. Graduates in performance may also pursue careers in teaching (university, conservatory, private studio). Requirements vary depending on the student's instrument.

Diploma in Music - Orchestral Instrument Performance

Semester 1

MUSI 1150 Language of Music I

MUSI 1151 Aural Musicianship I

MUSI 1153 Music in Civilization

MUSI 1154 Class Piano I or

MUSI 1155 Secondary Instrument *

MUSI 1156 Major Instrument Concentration

MUSI 1166 Chamber Ensemble

one of

MUSI 1167 Kwantlen Strings I (Diploma)

MUSI 1168 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble I (Diploma)

An English course, numbered 1100 or higher

Semester 2

MUSI 1202 Business of Music

MUSI 1250 Language of Music II

MUSI 1251 Aural Musicianship II

MUSI 1253 History of Music I

MUSI 1254 Class Piano II or

MUSI 1255 Secondary Instrument *

MUSI 1256 Major Instrument Concentration

MUSI 1266 Chamber Ensemble

one of

MUSI 1267 Kwantlen Strings II (Diploma)

MUSI 1268 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble II (Diploma)

An English course, numbered 1100 or higher

Semester 3

MUSI 2350 Language of Music III

MUSI 2351 Aural Musicianship III

MUSI 2353 History of Music II

MUSI 2354 Class Piano III or

MUSI 2355 Secondary Instrument *

MUSI 2356 Major Instrument Concentration

MUSI 2366 Chamber Ensemble

one of

MUSI 2367 Kwantlen Strings III (Diploma)

MUSI 2368 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble III (Diploma)

One non-music elective, totalling 3 credits

Semester 4

MUSI 2450 Language of Music IV

MUSI 2451 Aural Musicianship IV

MUSI 2453 History of Music III

MUSI 2454 Class Piano IV or

MUSI 2455 Secondary Instrument *

MUSI 2456 Major Instrument Concentration

MUSI 2466 Chamber Ensemble

one of

MUSI 2467 Kwantlen Strings IV (Diploma)

MUSI 2468 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble IV (Diploma)

One non-music elective, totalling 3 credits

Graduation

Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded a Diploma in Music

Diploma in Music-Guitar Performance

Semester 1

MUSI 1150 Language of Music I

MUSI 1151 Aural Musicianship I

MUSI 1153 Music in Civilization

MUSI 1154 Class Piano I or

MUSI 1155 Secondary Instrument *

MUSI 1156 Major Instrument Concentration

MUSI 1166 Chamber Ensemble

one of

MUSI 1167 Kwantlen Strings I (Diploma)

MUSI 1168 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble I (Diploma)

MUSI 1169 Kwantlen Chorus I (Diploma)

An English course, numbered 1100 or higher

Semester 2

MUSI 1202 Business of Music

MUSI 1250 Language of Music II

MUSI 1251 Aural Musicianship II

MUSI 1253 History of Music I

MUSI 1254 Class Piano II or

MUSI 1255 Secondary Instrument *

MUSI 1256 Major Instrument Concentration

MUSI 1266 Chamber Ensemble

one of

MUSI 1267 Kwantlen Strings II (Diploma)

MUSI 1268 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble II (Diploma)

MUSI 1269 Kwantlen Chorus II (Diploma)

An English course, numbered 1100 or higher

Semester 3

MUSI 2350 Language of Music III

MUSI 2351 Aural Musicianship III

MUSI 2353 History of Music II

MUSI 2354 Class Piano III or

MUSI 2355 Secondary Instrument *

MUSI 2356 Major Instrument Concentration

MUSI 2366 Chamber Ensemble

one of

MUSI 2367 Kwantlen Strings III (Diploma)

MUSI 2368 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble III (Diploma)

MUSI 2369 Kwantlen Chorus III (Diploma)

One non-music elective, totalling 3 credits

Semester 4

MUSI 2450 Language of Music IV

MUSI 2451 Aural Musicianship IV

MUSI 2453 History of Music III

MUSI 2454 Class Piano IV or

MUSI 2455 Secondary Instrument *

MUSI 2456 Major Instrument Concentration

MUSI 2466 Chamber Ensemble

one of

MUSI 2467 Kwantlen Strings IV (Diploma)

MUSI 2468 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble IV (Diploma)

MUSI 2469 Kwantlen Chorus IV (Diploma)

One non-music elective, totaling 3 credits

Graduation

Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded a Diploma in Music.

Diploma in Music-Piano Performance

Content

Semester 1

MUSI 1150 Language of Music I

MUSI 1151 Aural Musicianship I

MUSI 1153 Music in Civilization

MUSI 1156 Major Instrument Concentration

MUSI 1158 Piano Repertoire I: The Baroque Period

one of

MUSI 1167 Kwantlen Strings I (Diploma)

MUSI 1168 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble I (Diploma)

MUSI 1169 Kwantlen Chorus I (Diploma)

An English course, numbered 1100 or higher

Semester 2

MUSI 1202 Business of Music

MUSI 1250 Language of Music II

MUSI 1251 Aural Musicianship II

MUSI 1253 History of Music I

MUSI 1256 Major Instrument Concentration

MUSI 1258 Piano Repertoire II: The Classical Period

one of

MUSI 1267 Kwantlen Strings II (Diploma)

MUSI 1268 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble II (Diploma)

MUSI 1269 Kwantlen Chorus II (Diploma)

An English course, numbered 1100 or higher

Semester 3

MUSI 2350 Language of Music III

MUSI 2351 Aural Musicianship III

MUSI 2353 History of Music II

MUSI 2356 Major Instrument Concentration

MUSI 2358 Piano Repertoire III: The Romantic Period

one of

MUSI 1166 Chamber Ensemble

MUSI 2367 Kwantlen Strings III (Diploma)

MUSI 2368 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble III (Diploma)

MUSI 2369 Kwantlen Chorus III (Diploma)

One non-music elective, totalling 3 credits

Semester 4

MUSI 2450 Language of Music IV

MUSI 2451 Aural Musicianship IV

MUSI 2453 History of Music III

MUSI 2456 Major Instrument Concentration

MUSI 2458 Piano Repertoire IV: The Twentieth Century

one of

MUSI 1266 Chamber Ensemble

MUSI 2467 Kwantlen Strings IV (Diploma)

MUSI 2468 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble IV (Diploma)

MUSI 2469 Kwantlen Chorus IV (Diploma)

One non-music elective, totalling 3 credits

Graduation

Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded a Diploma in Music.

Diploma in Music-Vocal Performance

Semester 1

MUSI 1150 Language of Music I

MUSI 1151 Aural Musicianship I

MUSI 1153 Music in Civilization

MUSI 1154 Class Piano I or

MUSI 1155 Secondary Instrument *

MUSI 1156 Major Instrument Concentration

MUSI 1169 Kwantlen Chorus I (Diploma)

An English course, numbered 1100 or higher

A language course

Semester 2

MUSI 1202 Business of Music

MUSI 1250 Language of Music II

MUSI 1251 Aural Musicianship II

MUSI 1253 History of Music I

MUSI 1254 Class Piano II or

MUSI 1255 Secondary Instrument *

MUSI 1256 Major Instrument Concentration

MUSI 1269 Kwantlen Chorus II (Diploma)

An English course, numbered 1100 or higher

A language course

Semester 3

MUSI 2350 Language of Music III

MUSI 2351 Aural Musicianship III

MUSI 2353 History of Music II

MUSI 2354 Class Piano III or

MUSI 2355 Secondary Instrument *

MUSI 2356 Major Instrument Concentration

MUSI 2359 Lyric Diction I

MUSI 2369 Kwantlen Chorus III (Diploma)

One of non-music elective, totalling 3 credits

Semester 4

MUSI 2450 Language of Music IV

MUSI 2451 Aural Musicianship IV

MUSI 2453 History of Music III

MUSI 2454 Class Piano IV or

MUSI 2455 Secondary Instrument *

MUSI 2456 Major Instrument Concentration

MUSI 2459 Lyric Diction II

MUSI 2469 Kwantlen Chorus IV (Diploma)

One non-music elective, totalling 3 credits

*Upon graduation from the Diploma-Comprehensive Studies and the Diploma-Performance concentration, all students must be able to demonstrate piano proficiency (including repertoire, sight reading, score reading) and knowledge of keyboard harmony skills equivalent to MUSI 2454. Enrolling in MUSI 1154 2454 Class Piano normally fulfills this. A student may choose to demonstrate proficiency in the required material at the beginning of each semester and, if successful, may be given permission to enrol in MUSI 1155 2455 Secondary Instrument.

Graduation

Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded a Diploma in Music.