Music - Vancouver Community College

Make some noise. Get a comprehensive, top-tier music education from accomplished professionals in the genre of your choice.

^$27

Median wage
per hour^†

40⁺

Years of music
at VCC

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Programs

List of available programs
Program Name	Program Credential	Program Tuition*	Program Length	Next start date(s)
FULL - TIME
	Credential	Tuition*	Length	Start date(s)
Bachelor of Applied Music Bachelor of Applied Music	Credential: Bachelor's Degree	Tuition fee*: $6,980	Length: 2 years	Start date(s):Jan, Sep
Music Music	Credential: Diploma	Tuition fee*: $7,083	Length: 2 years	Start date(s):Sep
Preparatory Music Preparatory Music	Credential: Certificate	Tuition fee*: $4,323	Length: 8 months	Start date(s):Sep
PART - TIME
	Credential	Tuition*	Length	Start date(s)
Preparatory Music courses Preparatory Music courses	Credential: Statement of Completion	Tuition fee*: TBA		Start date(s):Jan, Jun, Sep

Individual courses

The preparatory and part-time courses listed below may be taken individually outside of VCC programs. Note that some courses in diploma and degree programs may also be taken individually, with departmental permission.

Music (MUSC)

MUSC 1054Preparatory Class Piano 1MUSC 1064Preparatory Class Piano 2MUSC 1013Preparatory Music Theory 1MUSC 1033Preparatory Music Theory 2

MUSC 1011Preparatory Musicianship 1MUSC 1031Preparatory Musicianship 2MUSC 1090Willan Choir

Music (MUSI)

MUSI 1061Preparatory Music

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Why VCC

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Eshantha Peiris

Music Theory
Dr. Peiris joins the faculty at VCC Music this fall, team teaching Theory and Practise of Music, and Music in Context, as well as Arts in Context for the VCC Dance department.

laurence mollerup playing a bass instrument

Laurence Mollerup

Improvisation, Ensembles, Double bass
Laurence is active in a wide variety of musical fields, including classical, jazz, Latin, and world music. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in music from the University of BC and a Master’s degree in Education (Curriculum Design) from Simon Fraser University.

dorey hayley

Dory Hayley

Classical voice
Praised for her “very personal creative power” (Badener Zeitung) and her “amazing coloratura skills” (Opera Canada), Dory has appeared in recitals in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. She holds a Doctor of Music degree from Université de Montréal.

What people are saying

Music is about relationships. VCC is a wonderful community that is built upon strong interpersonal relationships between staff and students.

VCC 2018 music grad

My strongest experiences came from the flexibility and real person contact at VCC. As a smaller institution, VCC offered an education that was tailored to my abilities and direction.

VCC 2018 music grad

I gained a deeper understanding of the language of music.

VCC music alumni

It gave me greater confidence in my abilities, gave me even more motivation to continue learning and growing as a musician.

VCC music alumni

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* All tuition amounts listed are subject to change without notice. Should tuition amounts increase, students are required to pay the increased rates. Additional fees may apply.
Tuition amounts listed are for domestic fee payers. Tuition for international students will vary.

† Source: 2017 Job Bank Wage Report