Music

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

1. Grade 12 graduation, GED or equivalent

Note: Applicants who have not graduated from high school may still be considered, with permission from the Music Department Leader.

   2. English 12 or Communications 12 with a pass, or equivalent.

MUSIC REQUIREMENTS

1. Audition requirements differ for each instrument. See specific audition-requirements-all-disciplines.pdf

2. Entrance auditions and musicianship examinations are held from February through May. Applicants for admission to the Music Diploma program will write a diagnostic examination in theory and are tested on aural perception and rhythmic skills. Minimum standards are equivalent to Preparatory Music Theory 1 & 2 (MUSC 1013 and MUSC 1033), and Preparatory Musicianship 1 & 2 (MUSC 1011 and MUSC 1031).  Students who are accepted at the audition but who require upgrading of theory and musicianship may register concurrently in the recommended preparatory courses (MUSC 1011, 1013, MUSC 1031 and MUSC 1033). Students may also register for the other preparatory-level courses (MUSC 1010, 1030, 1054, 1064) and the following diploma-level courses: MUSC 1305, MUSC 1319, and MUSC 2490 (instructor permission and available space required.  Students will be wait-listed until available space and instructor permission are confirmed).

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

English language proficiency at an English 12 level, or equivalent

Please note all English assessments must have been written in the previous calendar year, with the exception of English 12 taken in Canada.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Music Department is located at the Broadway Campus on the 3^rd floor. Applications, along with transcripts and all supporting documents, will be accepted by VCC between November 1^st and April 1^st. An entrance audition or interview will be scheduled once all required documents are received. Applications received after April 1^st will be considered subject to space availability.