Music
Note: for the Fall 2010 intake, the application deadline for the Basic Musicianship Program has been extended to July 30, 2010. This deadline may be extended.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Douglas College's comprehensive Music Department offers the following programs:
The University Transfer Music Program is a two-year open enrolment program leading to a Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Arts degree. Students must transfer to a university after two years to complete their degree.
The Basic Musicianship Program is a one-year limited enrolment program for those who wish to gain basic musical knowledge and skills or for those who do not meet the entrance requirements of the University Transfer Music program.
The Community Music School offers non-credit music instruction for students of all ages and abilities.
Department Website
For an overview of this program, including faculty listings and frequently asked questions plus other resources, visit the departmental website.
Contact Information
For information regarding the University Transfer Music Program or the Basic Musicianship Program, please contact the Performing Arts Office at 604-527-5495.
For more information about the Community Music School, please call 604-527-5469.
Mission Statement
The Douglas College Music Department attempts to provide a solid artistic and intellectual basis for further music studies, with the tradition of Western classical music at the core of the curriculum. The ultimate goal is to create informed, imaginative, and articulate musicians who can contribute meaningfully and skillfully to the society in which they live.
Career/Further Educational Opportunities
Most students intend to pursue a music teaching career in the public school system. The programs at Douglas College do provide a basis, however, from which students can direct further studies to performance, musicology, composition, private teaching and other careers in music.
Location
Courses are offered at the New Westminster Campus.
Intake Dates/Application Deadline
Intake occurs once a year, in September, for full-time program students, with the possibility of first-time registration for some courses in January subject to the permission of the Music Coordinator.
Seats are limited in all programs. Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
See Application Deadlines.
EARLY ADMISSION
Although application and document deadlines may be identified for this program, we encourage all
applicants to apply early and to submit all supporting documentation as early as possible. Those
applicants who apply early and submit all documents early may be offered early admission.
Information Sessions
This program offers a free information session.
Prospective students for either music program are strongly advised attend an Information Session at which an Academic Advisor and a member of the Music faculty will explain all programs and procedures. For more information about Information Sessions contact the Office of the Registrar.
Program Participation
Students are expected to take all the required music courses each semester: Theory, Ear Training, History, Ensemble and Private Lessons. Students whose concentration instrument is not piano must also take Class Piano unless they have achieved Grade 7 RCMT level or higher.
English and other non-music electives required for the credential do not need to be taken in the same semester as the Music courses.
Students may take some music courses on a part-time basis subject to course admission requirements and seat availability. Private music lessons are not available to part-time students.
The Music courses run during the day with some evening requirements in ensemble rehearsals and performances. Students may also have to take an elective in the evening.
Private Lessons
Private lessons are available only to students enrolled full-time in the University Transfer Music or Basic Musicianship Program. The concentration instrument is the student's main instrument of study. All instruments in the Western Classical Music tradition are available for study. Secondary private lessons are available with permission of the Music Coordinator.
UNIVERSITY TRANSFER MUSIC PROGRAM
The University Transfer Music Program is a two-year open enrolment program leading to a Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Arts degree. Students must transfer to a university after two years to complete their degree. This program also contains the core requirements for the Education Major Streams (see below).
See the Basic Musicianship Program for information about the Elementary Music Major Stream, a one-year program transferring to SFU.
The University Transfer Music Program is for those wanting an advanced general music education and for those intending to enter such fields as music education, music criticism, music publishing, etc.
Transfer to a University
For a student completing two years in a post-secondary music program, transfer to institutions granting a Bachelor of Music degree is facilitated by the Music Pre-Major Transfer Agreement. By a notation on his/her transcript, a student is recognized by the sending institution as having satisfied the requirements of the Music Pre-Major if s/he completes a specified number of credits in each of five course categories. Other music courses and non-music courses outside the core requirements will be assessed and accredited on an individual basis.
The Music Pre-Major Transfer Agreement does not cover non-music elective courses and does not guarantee acceptance by a receiving institution. Receiving institutions will continue to require transferring students to audition. A student who wishes to transfer before completing the Pre-Major will have his/her courses evaluated on an individual basis. (Students who have completed the requirements of the Music Pre-major and who transfer to the BA program at UBC, instead of the BMus, will be awarded 36 transfer credits: 30 lower-level Music and six first-year English.) Transfer is most direct to UBC, UVic and SFU, but many students have arranged transfer to other universities in Canada and the United States.
Admission Requirements
1. General Admission Requirements
2. English 12 with a minimum grade of "C" or approved substitution
Registration Requirements
1. Audition*
The student must perform the following equivalent guidelines:
Keyboard concentrators: Grade 10 RCMT or equivalent
All other instruments and voice concentrators: Grade 6 RCMT or equivalent
The audition will include a short aural test
Come to an information session or contact the Performing Arts Office at 604-527-5495 for detailed audition requirements.
For those living outside the Lower Mainland/Fraser Valley area, it is acceptable to submit a cassette tape or audio CD based on the audition requirements. Students may be provisionally accepted on the basis of the audition tapes but are required to audition in person at the beginning of the program in September.
2. Theory Test*
The student must demonstrate a thorough knowledge of musical rudiments.
Come to an information session or contact the Performing Arts Office at 604-527-5495 for a sample
theory test and a list of approved substitutions.
Out-of-town applicants should call the Performing Arts Office to make arrangements to write the theory entrance test under the supervision of a proctor.
*Students are responsible for ensuring they complete these requirements prior to registration.
Music Entrance Scholarships
Scholarship applicants must audition, pass the theory requirement and submit the scholarship application before the deadline in early May. Come to an information session or contact the Performing Arts Office at 604-527-5495 for detailed information and an application form.
Credential
Upon successful completion of all the University Transfer Music Program requirements at Douglas College, students will receive a Diploma in Performing Arts Music.
Program Requirements
Also see notes at end of course listing.
Semester I
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Credits |
| MUSC 1110 | Theory of Tonal Music I | 3 |
| MUSC 1111 | Ear Training and Sight Singing I | 1 |
| MUSC 1120 | History of Western Music I | 3 |
| MUSC 1130 | Concert Band I | |
| or MUSC 1140 | College Chorus I | |
| or MUSC 1144 | Douglas College Chorale I (by audition) | 2 |
| MUSC 1150 | Private Lessons (Concentration) I | 3 |
| MUSC 1161 | Class Piano I | 1 |
| Elective | English | 3 |
| Elective | any non-music course | 3 |
| Total credits | 19 |
Students may also select any of the following optional courses, subject to instructor permission:
| MUSC 1113 | Introduction to Composition I | 2 |
| MUSC 1131 | Jazz Band I | 1 |
| MUSC 1151 | Private Lessons (Secondary) I | 1 |
| MUSC 1163 | Class Brass | 2 |
| MUSC 1182 | Introduction to Music Technology | 3 |
| MUSC 1188 | Guitar Ensemble I | 1 |
Semester II
Required Courses
| MUSC 1210 | Theory of Tonal Music II | 3 |
| MUSC 1211 | Ear Training and Sight Singing II | 1 |
| MUSC 1220 | History of Western Music II | 3 |
| MUSC 1230 | Concert Band II | |
| or MUSC 1240 | College Chorus II | |
| or MUSC 1244 | Douglas College Chorale II (by audition) | 2 |
| MUSC 1250 | Private Lessons (Concentration) II | 3 |
| MUSC 1261 | Class Piano II | 1 |
| Elective | English | 3 |
| Elective | any non-music course | 3 |
| Total credits | 19 |
Students may also select any of the following optional courses, subject to instructor permission:
| MUSC 1164 | Class Percussion | 2 |
| MUSC 1213 | Introduction to Composition II | 2 |
| MUSC 1231 | Jazz Band II | 1 |
| MUSC 1251 | Private Lessons (Secondary) II | 1 |
| MUSC 1282 | Audio Recording Techniques | 3 |
| MUSC 1288 | Guitar Ensemble II | 1 |
Semester III
Required Courses
| MUSC 2310 | Theory of Tonal Music III | 3 |
| MUSC 2311 | Ear Training and Sight Singing III | 1 |
| MUSC 2320 | History of Western Music III | 3 |
| MUSC 2330 | Concert Band III | |
| or MUSC 2340 | College Chorus III | |
| or MUSC 2344 | Douglas College Chorale III (by audition) | 2 |
| MUSC 2350 | Private Lessons (Concentration) III | 3 |
| MUSC 2361 | Class Piano III | 1 |
| Elective | English | 3 |
| Elective | any non-music course | 3 |
| Total credits | 19 |
Students may also select any of the following optional courses, subject to instructor permission:
| MUSC 1113 | Introduction to Composition I | 2 |
| MUSC 1163 | Class Brass | 2 |
| MUSC 1182 | Introduction to Music Technology | 3 |
| MUSC 2331 | Jazz Band III | 1 |
| MUSC 2351 | Private Lessons (Secondary) III | 1 |
| MUSC 2388 | Guitar Ensemble III | 1 |
Semester IV
Required Courses
| MUSC 2410 | Theory of Tonal Music IV | 3 |
| MUSC 2411 | Ear Training and Sight Singing IV | 1 |
| MUSC 2420 | History of Western Music IV | 3 |
| MUSC 2430 | Concert Band IV | |
| or MUSC 2440 | College Chorus IV | |
| or MUSC 2444 | Douglas College Chorale IV (by audition) | 2 |
| MUSC 2450 | Private Lessons (Concentration) IV | 3 |
| MUSC 2461 | Class Piano IV | 1 |
| Elective | English | 3 |
| Elective | any non-music course | 3 |
| Total credits | 19 |
Students may also select any of the following optional courses, subject to instructor permission:
| MUSC 1164 | Class Percussion | 2 |
| MUSC 1213 | Introduction to Composition II | 2 |
| MUSC 1282 | Audio Recording Techniques | 3 |
| MUSC 2431 | Jazz Band IV | 1 |
| MUSC 2451 | Private Lessons (Secondary) IV | 1 |
| MUSC 2488 | Guitar Ensemble IV | 1 |
Notes:
1. Although MUSC 1120 (History of Western Music I) is a required course in the University Transfer Music Program, students who have achieved less than English 12 with a minimum grade of "B", or approved substitution are exempt from taking MUSC 1120 in the first year in order to take courses necessary to meet the English requirement.
Students receiving a Douglas College Writing Assessment designation of "Writing Skills Review Courses" are advised to complete ENGL 1099, (or, alternately, CMNS 1105) before enrolling in MUSC 1120 or take ENGL 1099 (or CMNS 1105) at the same time as MUSC 1120.
Further information about the Douglas College Writing Assessment may be obtained from Assessment Services at 604-527-5501.
2. Please note that all full-time Music Program students must enrol in a minimum of 11 credits, including all the required music courses for which they are eligible. This also applies to students who are exempt from MUSC 1120 as in note 1.
3. Students whose concentration instrument is violin, viola or cello should register in MUSC 1130, but will be placed in an outside orchestra. Singers, pianists and guitarists should register in MUSC 1140 (College Chorus). Students may audition to take MUSC 1144 (Chorale) as their required large ensemble course.
4. All students whose concentration is not keyboard must take class piano unless they have achieved Grade 7 RCMT level or higher in piano.
5. It is not necessary to take English courses at the same time as the music courses; however, English courses are required for the Diploma in Performing Arts Music and for transfer to a university.
Secondary Education Stream
This program is for students intending to teach music at the secondary school level. Upon completion of the BMus degree, students will be required to complete teaching certification requirements in an education faculty. In addition to the requirements listed above, students take the following courses:
Semester III
| MUSC 1163 | Class Brass | 2 credits |
Semester IV
| MUSC 1164 | Class Percussion | 2 credits |
Elementary Education Stream
This program is for students who expect to become elementary music specialists rather than general classroom teachers. (See also BA, Major in Music degree.) Upon completion of the BMus degree students will be required to complete teaching certification requirements in an education faculty. Program requirements are the same as those for the Secondary Education Stream.
Major in Music or Honours in Music Stream
This program is for students wanting to concentrate on music as part of a BA degree. The distinction between Major and Honours is the number of course requirements in third and fourth years; the first two years are the same. Students must transfer to a university after two years to complete their degree.
Entrance requirements are an interview with a Music Department instructor and a theory test. Courses are taken in music theory, aural skills and music history. Class piano and/or ensemble may be elected but private lessons are not available.
This program is considered part-time within the Music Department and, as such, is subject to seat availability.
Program Requirements
Semester I
| Course | Title | Credits |
| MUSC 1110 | Theory of Tonal Music I | 3 |
| MUSC 1111 | Ear Training and Sight Singing I | 1 |
| MUSC 1120 | History of Western Music I | 3 |
| Plus other courses | 9 | |
| Total credits | 16 |
Semester II
| MUSC 1210 | Theory of Tonal Music II | 3 |
| MUSC 1211 | Ear Training and Sight Singing II | 1 |
| MUSC 1220 | History of Western Music II | 3 |
| Plus other courses | 9 | |
| Total credits | 16 |
Semester III
| MUSC 2310 | Theory of Tonal Music III | 3 |
| MUSC 2311 | Ear Training and Sight Singing III | 1 |
| Plus other courses | 2 | |
| Total credits | 6 |
Semester IV
| MUSC 2410 | Theory of Tonal Music IV | 3 |
| MUSC 2411 | Ear Training and Sight Singing IV | 1 |
| Plus other courses | 2 | |
| Total credits | 6 |
Elementary Music Major Stream
See Basic Musicianship Program below.
BASIC MUSICIANSHIP PROGRAM
The Basic Musicianship Program is a limited enrolment program and is designed to meet the needs of those who wish to gain basic musical knowledge and skills but are not interested in pursuing a university music degree, or those who wish to pursue a university degree in music but require preparatory work.
The Basic Musicianship Program also contains the core requirements for the Elementary Music Major Stream transferring to SFU (see below).
Admission Requirements
Note: for the Fall 2010 intake, the application deadline has been extended to July 30, 2010. This deadline may be extended.
1. General Admission Requirements
Please note: Basic Musicianship students do not require English 12 with a minimum grade of “C” or the equivalent.
There is no audition or music theory entrance test for admission to the Basic Musicianship Program. However, students are strongly advised to arrange for an in-person or telephone interview with the Music Coordinator. Please phone 604-527-5694.
Application Deadline
Although late applications may be considered if there is room in the Program, full-time Basic Musicianship students should apply by June 1.
Part-time students may be accepted if space permits. Private music lessons are not available to part-time students.
Interview
To arrange an in-person or telephone interview with a Music Department instructor, contact the Performing Arts office at 604-527-5495.
Credential
Upon completion of all requirements in this program, a student will receive a Basic Musicianship Certificate.
Program Requirements
Also see notes at end of course listing.
Semester I
| Course | Title | Credits |
| MUSC 1101 | Materials of Music I | |
| or MUSC 1102 | Basic Theory I | 3 |
| MUSC 1104 | Aural and Sight Singing Skills I | |
| or MUSC 1103 | Basic Aural and Sight Singing Skills I | 3 |
| MUSC 1121 | Style and Form in Western Music I | 3 |
| MUSC 1133 | Beginning Instrumental Ensemble I | |
| or MUSC 1141 | Beginning Choral Ensemble I | 1 |
| MUSC 1155 | Individual Music Study (Keyboard) | |
| or both | ||
| MUSC 1156 | Individual Music Study (Instrumental or Vocal) I | |
| and MUSC 1160 | Introductory Class Piano I | 3 |
| English Elective | Developmental Studies (DVST) | |
| or English as a Second Language (EASL) | ||
| or English (ENGL) | ||
| or Communications (CMNS) | 3 | |
| Total credits | 16 |
Semester II
| MUSC 1201 | Materials of Music II | |
| or MUSC 1202 | Basic Theory II | 3 |
| MUSC 1204 | Aural and Sight Singing Skills II | |
| or MUSC 1203 | Basic Aural and Sight Singing Skills II | 3 |
| MUSC 1221 | Style and Form in Western Music II | 3 |
| MUSC 1233 | Beginning Instrumental Ensemble II | |
| or MUSC 1241 | Beginning Choral Ensemble II | 1 |
| MUSC 1255 | Individual Music Study (Keyboard) | |
| or both | ||
| MUSC 1256 | Individual Music Study (Instrumental or Vocal) II | |
| and MUSC 1260 | Introductory Class Piano II | 3 |
| English Elective | Developmental Studies (DVST) | |
| or English as a Second Language (EASL) | ||
| or English (ENGL) | ||
| or Communications (CMNS) | 3 | |
| Total credits | 16 |
Notes Regarding Music Requirements:
1. MUSC 1201/1204 and MUSC 1202/1203 are corequisite pairs. The choice of theory course is determined by the Music faculty.
2. Students for whom English is a second language may be advised to take an EASL course instead of MUSC 1121. Please phone 604-527-5097 to arrange for an EASL assessment.
3. All students in this program must register in either MUSC 1133/ 1233 or MUSC 1141/1241. Students with previous ensemble experience may, with permission of the Music faculty, take MUSC 1130/1230 or 1140/1240.
Students whose concentration instrument is violin, viola or cello should register in MUSC 1133, but will be placed in an outside orchestra. Singers, pianists and guitarists should register in MUSC 1141 (Beginning Choral Ensemble). Guitarists who have the permission of the instructor may take MUSC 1188 (Guitar Ensemble) instead of MUSC 1141.
4. Students taking keyboard lessons as their main applied study must enrol in MUSC 1155. Instrumentalists and vocalists enrol in MUSC 1156.
5. Instrumentalists and vocalists who have achieved Grade 7 RCMT level in piano may, with the permission of the Music Coordinator, enrol in MUSC 1151 instead of MUSC 1160.
Notes Regarding English Elective Requirements:
- There are no English requirements for acceptance into the Basic Musicianship program.
- There is an English requirement for program completion. Options are as follows:
- Must pass two courses (six credits) in either EASL* or DVST - the only prerequisite to register in these courses is a DVST Assessment. To arrange an assessment call the Developmental Studies Department at 604 527 5463.
- The above noted six-credit requirement may also include the successful completion of Communications or English courses (or combination) - students wishing to register in CMNS or ENGL courses must provide proof of English 12 with a minimum grade of "B" or an approved substitution.
*If a students' language assessments place them in EASL they are required to have a minimum level of 0200 in listening and speaking to receive the Basic Musicianship Certificate.
Elementary Music Major Stream
This program is specifically for those wishing to transfer to SFU and teach music at the elementary school level. This program is considered part-time within the Music Department and, as such, is subject to seat availability.
Entrance requirements include an interview with a Music Department instructor.
Program Requirements
Semester I
| Course | Title | Credits |
| MUSC 1101 | Materials of Music I | 3 |
| MUSC 1104 | Aural and Sight Singing Skills I | 3 |
| MUSC 1121 | Style and Form in Western Music I | 3 |
| MUSC 1161 | Class Piano I | 1 |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Total credits | 16 |
Semester II
| MUSC 1201 | Materials of Music II | 3 |
| MUSC 1204 | Aural and Sight Singing Skills II | 3 |
| MUSC 1221 | Style and Form in Western Music II | 3 |
| MUSC 1261 | Class Piano II | 1 |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Total credits | 16 |