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Diploma In Music—Vocal Performance

DESCRIPTION

The performance concentration is designed for musically and technically advanced students who plan to enter the field of performance. Graduates may continue to complete a Bachelor of Music degree and pursue graduate study. They may enter careers in public performance and teaching (university, conservatory, or private studio). Eligibility for the performance program is determined by audition.

CONTENT
  • SEMESTER 1
    • All of
      • MUSI 1150 The Language of Music I
      • MUSI 1151 Diploma Aural Musicianship I
      • MUSI 1153 Music in Civilization
      • MUSI 1156 Major Instrument Applied - I
      • MUSI 1169 Kwantlen Chorus I (Diploma)
      • An English course, numbered 1100 or higher
      • A German language course
    • One of:
  • SEMESTER 2
    • All of
      • MUSI 1250 The Language of Music II
      • MUSI 1251 Diploma Aural Musicianship II
      • MUSI 1253 History of Music I
      • MUSI 1256 Major Instrument Applied - II
      • MUSI 1269 Kwantlen Chorus II (Diploma)
      • An English course, numbered 1100 or higher
      • A German language course
    • One of:
      • MUSI 1254 Keyboard Skills II (Title change: Jan. 2005)
      • MUSI 1255 Secondary Instrument - II*
  • SEMESTER 3
    • All of
    • One of:
      • MUSI 2354 Keyboard Skills III (Title Change: Jan.2005)
      • MUSI 2355 Secondary Instrument - III* 
  • SEMESTER 4
    • All of
    • One of:
      • MUSI 2454 Keyboard Skills IV (Title change: Jan. 2005)
      • MUSI 2455 Secondary Instrument - IV*

*Note: Upon graduation from the Diploma-Comprehensive Studies and the Diploma-Performance concentration, all students must be able to demonstrate piano proficiency (including repertoire, sight reading, score reading) and knowledge of keyboard harmony skills equivalent to MUSI 2454. Enrolling in MUSI 1154-2454 Class Piano normally fulfills this. A student may choose to demonstrate proficiency in the required material at the beginning of each semester and, if successful, may be given permission to enrol in MUSI 1155-2455 Secondary Instrument.

GRADUATION

Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded a Diploma in Music - Vocal Performance.