MUSC*1500 is available only by audition. MUSC*1500 is restricted to students in Semesters 1-4. Students who wish to continue to the 2000 level in Applied Music must be enrolled in a Music program, general program; area of concentration; honours program, major or minor.

Applied Music courses are designed to be taken during successive Fall and Winter terms. If this sequence is interrupted for more than one semester, students may be required to reapply (re-audition) before registering to continue in Applied Music. Students must achieve a minimum grade 70% in Applied Music courses in order to proceed to the next level.

Private instruction is offered in music composition. In order to register in Applied Composition (MUSC*2410), students must submit a portfolio of compositions (scores and recordings) to the School of Fine Art and Music at the time of course selection. Interviews are held prior to the first day of classes each semester (see School of Fine Art and Music for interview schedule). In order to enrol in Applied Composition, students must be registered in a Music program: Area of Concentration (General Program), Major or Minor (Honours Program). Applied Composition courses are designed to be taken during successive Fall and Winter terms. If this sequence is interrupted for more than one semester, students may be required to reapply before registering to continue in Applied Composition. Students must achieve a minimum grade of 70% in Applied Composition courses in order to proceed to the next level.

The Music core is designed to provide the concepts and skills students need for successful study in higher level courses. All students in the general program area of concentration and honours program major must complete the following courses:

MUSC*1180	[0.50]	Musicianship I
MUSC*1250	[0.50]	Melody and Counterpoint
MUSC*2360	[0.50]	Tonal Harmony I
MUSC*2370	[0.50]	Tonal Harmony II
MUSC*2600	[0.50]	Music History: Chant to Josquin
MUSC*2610	[0.50]	Music History: The Reformation to J.S. Bach
MUSC*2620	[0.50]	Music History: Classical and Romantic Eras
MUSC*3630	[0.50]	20th Century Music
Note: MUSC*1130 does not count toward either the Major (Honours), Minor (Honours), or Area of Concentration (General Program).

A minimum of 5.50 Music credits is required, including:

1. the Music core

2. at least 1.00 Music credits at the 3000 level or above

3. two of MUSC*2530, MUSC*2540, MUSC*2550, MUSC*2560.

A minimum of 8.50 Music credits is required, including:

1. the Music core

2. two of MUSC*2530, MUSC*2540, MUSC*2550, MUSC*2560.

3. one of MUSC*2110, MUSC*2140, MUSC*2150, MUSC*2200

4. one of MUSC*2100, MUSC*2220

5. MUSC*4401/2

6. 2.00 additional credits at the 3000 or 4000 level

Participation in Applied Music courses is strongly recommended for all honours students. Students contemplating graduate studies in Music should consult music faculty early in their program.

A minimum of 5.00 Music credits is required, including MUSC*1180 and at least 2.00 Music credits at the 3000 or 4000 level. Students should be aware that courses at the 3000 or 4000 level may require additional prerequisites.

Honours students considering graduate work in ethnomusicology, performance, theory, and other music specializations should consult the School Director or a faculty adviser early in their program. Students should take courses covering a broad range of historical periods and methodologies, and also consider courses in Humanities (HUMN), dramatic theory, art history, anthropology, and English literature. A reading knowledge of at least one language other than English is also recommended.