Overview

The Music Industry Arts and Performance programme at Centennial College provides an intensive three-year journey into the creative and commercial heart of the music sector. Students engage with a curriculum that balances artistic expression with the technical and entrepreneurial skills required for modern industry success. This advanced diploma is designed to transform a passion for popular, world, or Indigenous music into a sustainable professional career.

Why Music Industry Arts and Performance at Centennial College?

Students benefit from the newly opened Performing Arts Centre, a dedicated facility that serves as a hub for creative growth and collaboration. The programme is distinguished by its mentorship model, where professional musicians guide students through private lessons and ensemble rehearsals. A significant highlight is the six-week field placement in the final semester, offering vital real-world experience. Furthermore, the third year allows for specialised study in either music creation and business or music creation and technology, ensuring graduates possess a competitive edge in their chosen niche.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: CAD 21408 per year
National fee: CAD 4156 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum covers a broad range of musical and technical subjects. Modules may include:

Musicianship
Music Theory
Musical Creativity
Music Technology
Audio Engineering
Music Business Fundamentals
Songwriting
Musical Entrepreneurship
Digital Music Creation

Careers with Music Industry Arts and Performance

Graduates are prepared for a variety of professional pathways within the creative arts and media sectors. The programme equips individuals for roles such as freelance musicians, recording engineers, and music producers. Those interested in the commercial side of the industry can pursue careers as artist managers, concert promoters, or tour managers. Additionally, the training supports outcomes in music journalism, music publishing, and supervision, as well as technical roles like live sound technicians and audio masters for gaming and virtual reality environments.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Musicianship
Musical Creativity
Private Lessons
Ensemble
Copyright, Royalties, Licensing and Publishing
Industry Insights

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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105

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51

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)

Grade 12 English (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take the Centennial College English Skills Assessment for Admission

Applicants will also be required to submit a music portfolio which must include the following:

TWO audition videos of yourself performing two contrasting pieces on your primary instrument (one song per video).
A completed music background questionnaire.
Two or more of the following items:
- Results of a music theory evaluation that you will complete online
- A reference letter in PDF format speaking to your musical ability and preparedness for college
- Studio-quality audio recording in MP3 format featuring you playing and/or singing a song that is different from the song in the submitted videos
- Sheet music or lead sheet in PDF format of an original song.
- Link to a video recording of you performing live in front of an audience.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

21408 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

4156 CAD / year

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Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

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