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MUSC-P-BMS
Subject: Administered by the Dan School of Drama and Music.
Plan: Consists of 96.00 units as described below.
Program: The Plan, with sufficient electives to total 126.00 units, will lead to a Bachelor of Music Degree.
Note: Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2023-2024 Calendar for the previous requirements.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Core | ||
| – MUSICOLOGY – | ||
| A. Complete the following: | ||
| MUSC 103 | Music, Meaning, and Society | 3.00 |
| MUSC 303 | Critical Issues in Music | 3.00 |
| – MUSIC TECHNOLOGY – | ||
| B. Complete the following: | ||
| MUSC 156 | Introduction to Digital Audio Recording, Editing, and Mixing | 3.00 |
| – ARTS PROFESSIONAL – | ||
| C. Complete 3.00 units from the following: | 3.00 | |
ENIN at any level | ||
| Arts Professionalism | ||
| – EDUCATION – | ||
| D. Complete the following: | ||
| MUSC 273 | An Introduction to Music Education | 3.00 |
| 2. Sub-Plans | ||
| A. Complete one of the following Sub-Plans: | 48.00 | |
i. Classical (CLSM-O) | ||
ii. Contemporary Instrumental and Vocal Genres (CIVO-O) | ||
iii. Digital Music and Sonic Arts (DMSA-O) | ||
| 3. Option | ||
| A. Complete 12.00 units from the following: | 12.00 | |
MUSC at the 300-level or above | ||
MUSC_Subs at the 300-level or above | ||
MUTH at the 300-level or above | ||
| B. Complete 21.00 units from the following: | 21.00 | |
ENIN at any level | ||
MUSC at any level | ||
MUSC_Subs at any level | ||
MUTH at any level | ||
| Electives | ||
| Elective Courses | 30.00 | |
| Total Units | 126.00 | |
Sub-Plans
i. Classical (CLSM-O)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| – MUSICOLOGY – | ||
| a. Complete 6.00 units from the following: | 6.00 | |
| Western Art Music: Crusades to Colonialism | ||
| Western Art Music: Industrialization to the Internet | ||
| Global Musics | ||
| – MUSIC THEORY – | ||
| b. Complete the following: | ||
| MUSC 192 | Theory and Analysis IA | 3.00 |
| MUSC 193 | Theory and Analysis IB | 3.00 |
| MUSC 292 | Theory and Analysis IIA | 3.00 |
| MUSC 293 | Theory and Analysis IIB | 3.00 |
| c. Complete 3.00 units from the following: | 3.00 | |
| Jazz and Popular Music Arranging | ||
| Theory and Analysis III | ||
| – COMPOSITION AND CREATION – | ||
| d. Complete 3.00 units from the following: | 3.00 | |
| Introduction to Instrumental Composition | ||
| Introduction to Vocal Composition | ||
| Composition in the Sonic Arts Studio | ||
| Developing Sound Practices in the Sonic Arts Studio | ||
| Music Theatre Creation Lab | ||
| Introduction to Orchestration | ||
| Introduction to MIDI Orchestration | ||
| – AURAL SKILLS – | ||
| e. Complete the following: | ||
| MUSC 127 | Ear Training and Sight Singing I | 3.00 |
| MUSC 227 | Ear Training and Sight Singing II | 3.00 |
| – APPLIED MUSIC – | ||
| f. Complete 6.00 units from the following: | 6.00 | |
| Applied Study I (Advanced Performance) | ||
| Applied Study I | ||
| Applied Music - Alternate Study 1A | ||
| Applied Music - Alternate Study 1B | ||
| g. Complete 6.00 units from the following: | 6.00 | |
| Applied Study II (Advanced Performance) | ||
| Applied Study II | ||
| Applied Music - Alternate Study 2A | ||
| Applied Music - Alternate Study 2B | ||
| – ENSEMBLE – | ||
| h. Complete 4.50 units from the following course list: | 4.50 | |
Small_Ensemble | ||
Medium_Ensemble | ||
Large_Ensemble | ||
| i. Complete 1.50 units from the following course list: | 1.50 | |
Vocal_Ensemble | ||
| Total Units | 48.00 | |
ii. Contemporary Instrumental and Vocal Genres (CIVO-O)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| – MUSICOLOGY – | ||
| a. Complete the following: | ||
| MUSC 209 | Critical Issues in Contemporary Popular Music | 3.00 |
| b. Complete 3.00 units from the following: | 3.00 | |
| Western Art Music: Industrialization to the Internet | ||
| Global Musics | ||
| Structures of Music Theatre | ||
| – MUSIC THEORY – | ||
| c. Complete 3.00 units from the following: | 3.00 | |
| Music Fundamentals | ||
| Foundations in Tonal Music | ||
| Theory and Analysis IA | ||
| d. Complete 9.00 units from the following: | 9.00 | |
| Theory and Analysis IA | ||
| Theory and Analysis IB | ||
| Theory and Analysis IIA | ||
| Theory and Analysis IIB | ||
| – COMPOSITION AND CREATION – | ||
| e. Complete 6.00 units from the following: | 6.00 | |
| Introduction to Instrumental Composition | ||
| Introduction to Vocal Composition | ||
| Composition in the Sonic Arts Studio | ||
| Developing Sound Practices in the Sonic Arts Studio | ||
| Jazz and Popular Music Arranging | ||
| Music Theatre Creation Lab | ||
| Introduction to Orchestration | ||
| Introduction to MIDI Orchestration | ||
| – AURAL SKILLS – | ||
| f. Complete 6.00 units from the following: | 6.00 | |
| Ear Training for Production | ||
| Ear Training and Sight Singing I | ||
| Ear Training and Sight Singing II | ||
| – APPLIED MUSIC – | ||
| g. Complete the following: | ||
| MUSC 122 | Applied Music - Alternate Study 1A | 3.00 |
| MUSC 123 | Applied Music - Alternate Study 1B | 3.00 |
| MUSC 222 | Applied Music - Alternate Study 2A | 3.00 |
| MUSC 223 | Applied Music - Alternate Study 2B | 3.00 |
| – ENSEMBLE – | ||
| h. Complete 4.50 units from the following course list: | 4.50 | |
MUSC_Ensembles | ||
| i. Complete 1.50 units from the following course list: | 1.50 | |
Vocal_Ensemble | ||
| Total Units | 48.00 | |
iii. Digital Music and Sonic Arts (DMSA-O)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| – MUSICOLOGY – | ||
| a. Complete the following: | ||
| MUSC 209 | Critical Issues in Contemporary Popular Music | 3.00 |
| b. Complete 3.00 units from the following: | 3.00 | |
| Western Art Music: Crusades to Colonialism | ||
| Western Art Music: Industrialization to the Internet | ||
| Music of Video Games | ||
| Global Musics | ||
| Structures of Music Theatre | ||
| – MUSIC LITERACY – | ||
| c. Complete 3.00 units from the following: | 3.00 | |
| Music Fundamentals | ||
| Foundations in Tonal Music | ||
| Theory and Analysis IA | ||
| – DIGITAL MUSIC THEORY – | ||
| d. Complete the following: | ||
| MUSC 157 | Amplified Sound in Live Contexts | 3.00 |
| MUSC 257 | Theory of Digital Recording | 3.00 |
| MUSC 258 | Musical Acoustics | 3.00 |
| – COMPOSITION AND CREATION – | ||
| e. Complete the following: | ||
| MUSC 159 | Creative Production: Beats, Songs, and Soundtracks | 3.00 |
| f. Complete 15.00 units from the following: | 15.00 | |
| Sampling and Beatmaking | ||
| Composition in the Sonic Arts Studio | ||
| Developing Sound Practices in the Sonic Arts Studio | ||
| Intermediate Composition Studio | ||
| Intermediate Composition Intensive | ||
| Introduction to MIDI Orchestration | ||
| Advanced Composition Studio | ||
| Advanced Composition Intensive | ||
| – AURAL SKILLS – | ||
| g. Complete the following: | ||
| MUSC 126 | Ear Training for Production | 3.00 |
| – PERFORMANCE – | ||
| h. Complete 3.00 units from the following: | 3.00 | |
| Applied Music - Alternate Study 1A | ||
| Applied Music - Alternate Study 1B | ||
| Vocal Techniques and Methods | ||
| Woodwind Techniques and Methods | ||
| Exploring Global Music in the Classroom | ||
| Brass Techniques and Methods | ||
| Keyboard Techniques and Methods | ||
| String Techniques and Methods | ||
| Percussion Techniques and Methods | ||
| Guitar Techniques and Methods | ||
| – ENSEMBLE – | ||
| i. Complete 6.00 units from the following course list: | 6.00 | |
MUSC_Ensembles | ||
| Total Units | 48.00 | |
4. Additional Requirements
A. 30.00 units of electives must be from any discipline other than MUSC or MUTH.
5. Notes
A. Students interested in music education are advised to take 15.00 units from MUSC 270; MUSC 280 – MUSC 288; MUSC 334; MUSC 335; MUSC 338; MUSC 370; MUSC 438; MUSC 470.
B. Students who meet higher standards of performing ability, including those entering their first year, may audition for acceptance into the “double unit” Applied Study (performance) courses. In addition to their private lessons, students in these courses perform a public recital at the end of the year.
C. A maximum of 6.00 units from courses offered by other Faculties and Schools may be counted toward the program and/or Plan requirements. This includes courses in BMED, COMM, GLPH, HSCI, LAW, NURS, and courses offered by Smith Engineering.
MUSC_Ensembles
Note that membership (i.e. registration) in most Music Ensembles is by audition.
Small Ensemble
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Topics: Unspecified Chamber, Collaborative Piano | ||
| MUSC 100 | Small Ensemble | 1.50 |
| MUSC 200 | Small Ensemble | 1.50 |
| MUSC 300 | Small Ensemble | 1.50 |
| MUSC 400 | Small Ensemble | 1.50 |
Medium Ensemble
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Topics: Brass Choir, Clarinet Choir, Flute Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Polyhymnia | ||
| MUSC 112 | Medium Ensemble | 1.50 |
| MUSC 212 | Medium Ensemble | 1.50 |
| MUSC 312 | Medium Ensemble | 1.50 |
| MUSC 412 | Medium Ensemble | 1.50 |
Large Ensemble
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Topics: Choral, Symphony Orchestra, Wind | ||
| MUSC 115 | Large Ensemble | 1.50 |
| MUSC 215 | Large Ensemble | 1.50 |
| MUSC 315 | Large Ensemble | 1.50 |
| MUSC 415 | Large Ensemble | 1.50 |
Vocal_Ensemble
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Topics: Choral | ||
| MUSC 115 | Large Ensemble | 1.50 |
| MUSC 215 | Large Ensemble | 1.50 |
| MUSC 315 | Large Ensemble | 1.50 |
| MUSC 415 | Large Ensemble | 1.50 |
Music Course Lists
The following lists may contain courses offered through other Departments. In accordance with Academic Regulation 2.6 (Access to Classes), students do not have enrolment priority in all of these courses. Access to these courses may only be made available during the Open Enrolment period, and then only if space permits.
MUSC_Subs
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Music Substitutions | ||
| BADR 200 | 3.00 | |
| DRAM 247 | Drama Practicum | 1.50 |
| ENIN | ||
| GNDS 410 | Special Topics in Gender Studies | 3.00 |
| IDIS 410 | Contemporary Cultural Performance in Practice | 3.00 |
| LLCU 244 | Hips Don't Lie? Music and Culture in Latin America | 3.00 |
| MAPP 311 | Sound Production | 3.00 |
| MUTH | ||