Music (BFA)

Bachelor degree
48 months
Application deadlines: February 1
Processing time: 30 days
Application fee: CA$100
Full-time
Intakes: September
International tuition: CA$75,131
Domestic tuition: CA$9,822

Program overview

Taking classes and working in our studios and rehearsal spaces will give you the skills, knowledge, discipline and experience you will need. After your first year you may transfer into the Specialization in Music Performance or Composition programs, or continue in the Major for the most flexibility. You will have the opportunity to: Study composition, songwriting, arranging and orchestration Perform in the University or Chamber Choir, Contemporary Music Ensembles, or Transdisciplinary Creation and Performance projects Give a public presentation of your own creative “capstone” project in your final year After graduation you’ll have the knowledge, skill and passion to succeed as a musician or pursue graduate studies.

Study options

This program can be done
On campus

Requirements

Exams:

  • TOEFL PBT
  • IELTS
  • TOEFL iBT
International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum total of 26 points. Applicants must apply online before submitting the music admissions package. We need to know more about you than the general University application provides. Information about you and your musical background Basic online theory screening test Video audition Online theory and ear-training placement tests

Career opportunities

Your hard work while at Concordia will give you the knowledge and discipline to further your solo work, plus the teamwork skills to collaborate with others. Our alumni compose, perform, tour, produce original CDs, write for theatre, dance, film, TV and video games; their cultural work has been recognized through awards and prizes. Your degree can lead to many paths such as: Composer, arranger Performer Music therapist Administrator in the arts (band manager, festival organizer) Teacher, musicologist, researcher

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