Overview

What you will learn

By taking the Applied Music programme at Vancouver Community College, you will:

Advanced vocal, instrumental, or compositional techniques

Solo and ensemble performance craft

Production, communication, and stage skills

Performance practice and learning new repertoire

Advanced improvisation

Interpretation and stylistic nuance

Musical form, structure, and texture

Instrumental range, timbre, and idiomatic writing

Instrumentation, orchestration, and conducting

Cultural migration, fusion, and trends

Recording contracts and copyright law

Unions and professional organizations

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Performance Concentration

Classical Voice

Performance Techniques

Conducting

Creative Music Improvisation

Materials of Music

World Music

Career Opportunities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-26 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Credits

68 alternative credits

68-70

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Music Musicology View 32 other Bachelors in Musicology in Canada

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Successful completion of the VCC Music Diploma or equivalent with a minimum B average and minimum A- in specialized performance or academic area.
Written proposal to the School of Music outlining applicant’s goals and proposed program of work. The letter must clearly state how the program will fit the career aspirations of the applicant.
Two letters of recommendation written by persons other than family or close acquaintances who may be able to assess the applicant’s potential success in the degree program and who can speak to the applicant’s ability to carry out the proposed plan of work.
Successful audition in specialized performance area (i.e. voice, instrument). See the Apply Now section below for details.
Students wishing to pursue an academic stream must submit academic work in lieu of an audition. See the Apply Now section below for details.

Tuition Fee

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International

17908 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35816 CAD for the full programme during 24 months.

Living costs for Vancouver

1590 - 2686 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Applied Music.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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