X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Music (MUSC)
School of Fine Art and Music, College of Arts
The School offers courses in music history, theory, ethnomusicology, composition, pedagogy, jazz and improvisation, popular music, digital music, and performance. Many courses are open to all students, while others require knowledge of the rudiments of musical notation or other prerequisites. Students are urged to plan their program in consultation with a Music advisor. Music programs allow considerable flexibility for students to select one or more areas of interest, such as individual study on an instrument or in composition, performing in vocal or instrumental ensembles, specialized historical or theoretical study or in-depth study in other music topics.
Courses in Music are offered in several of the semesters abroad, especially London. Credit for programs of study successfully completed may be applied towards the University of Guelph degree requirements.
Applied Music
MUSC*1500 is available only by audition. MUSC*1500 is restricted to students in Semesters 1-4 who are enrolled in a Music program: general program, area of concentration; honours program, major or minor. Students enrolled in a Music program, honours major, may audition for MUSC*1500 beyond the fourth semester.
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.
Applied Composition
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.
Core Requirements
The Music core is designed to provide the concepts and skills students need for successful study in higher level courses. All students in honours program major must complete the following courses:
| MUSC*1060 | [0.50] | Amadeus to Zeppelin: Music and Culture I |
| MUSC*1180 | [0.50] | Musicianship I |
| MUSC*2100 | [0.50] | Creating Music on the Computer |
| MUSC*2140 | [0.50] | History of Jazz |
| MUSC*2150 | [0.50] | Music and Popular Culture |
| MUSC*2180 | [0.50] | Musicianship II |
| MUSC*2270 | [0.50] | World Music |
| MUSC*2330 | [0.50] | Beethoven to Broadway: Music and Culture II |
| MUSC*2660 | [0.50] | Materials of Music I |
| MUSC*2670 | [0.50] | Materials of Music II |
| MUSC*3630 | [0.50] | Tragedy, Technology, and Torture: Music Post 1900 |
| Note: MUSC*1130 does not count toward either the Major (Honours), Minor (Honours), or Area of Concentration (General Program). | ||
Area of Concentration (General Program)
A minimum of 6.00 Music credits is required, including:
Major (Honours Program)
A minimum of 9.00 Music credits is required, including:
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the Music core (5.50 credits)
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2.00 additional credits of upper-level topics courses ( MUSC*3730, MUSC*3740, MUSC*3800, MUSC*3820, MUSC*3860, MUSC*3880)
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.
Minor (Honours Program)
A minimum of 5.00 Music credits is required, including MUSC*1060, 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 will require additional prerequisites.
Honours students considering graduate work in ethnomusicology, performance, theory, and other music specializations should consult a faculty advisor 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.