Overview

The Music program covers three interrelated disciplines: theory, history and performance (classical or jazz). Laurentian’s Department of Music offers a low student/teacher ratio and small class sizes that allow for personal attention, development and growth, nurtured by a dedicated faculty.

 

• Three and four-year (Honours) programs lead to a Bachelor of Arts in Music

• Opportunities to study conducting and methods for other instruments

• Council for music students and performance opportunities in the City of Greater Sudbury

• Students take part in guest lectures, performance workshops and larger musical productions

• Full list of courses offered in the music program

 

• Program Requirements

 

• Also available: Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts combining theatre arts, music, film and the new concurrent program with the Bachelor of Education. There are many opportunities for students to participate in ensembles and other performance activities such as:

• Laurentian Concert Series

• Laurentian University Choir

• Laurentian Concert Band

• Laurentian Jazz Combo

• Laurentian Chamber Choir

• Shared and Solo Recitals

• Sudbury Jazz Festival

• Sudbury Symphony Orchestra

• many more

 

First-year course overview

MUSC 1406 – Applied Major I or MUSC 1455 – Applied Major Performance I (if accepted)

MUSC 1015 – Introduction to the History of Music in Western Culture

MUSC 1115 – Materials of Music + lab

+ electives (6 cr) in sciences

+ electives(6 cr) in social sciences

+ electives (3 cr) in Music Ensemble, humanities, social sciences or sciences

Admission Requirements

• 1 English

• 5 other courses

• Audition

• Minimum average of 70%

• BFA Admissions Application Form

Employment Prospects

 

Elementary or secondary school teaching, conservatory of music or private music studio owner or teacher, graduate studies in performance, musicology or theory and composition, music therapy,...

Credit Transfer

Credit transfer opportunities are available from other recognized postsecondary institutions and are typically evaluated on an individual basis. Some fast-tracking opportunities also exist.