Admission Requirements

All prospective students must first attend an Information Session at the College to clarify requirements for the program. Both the Basic Musicianship and University Transfer programs require that the student meet Douglas College's general admission requirements. In addition, applicants to the University Transfer program must also complete an audition and theory test.

Entrance auditions and theory tests will be held in late April. Prospective students may also audition in August if seats are still available, however entrance scholarships are awarded to those auditioning in April only. If you are unable to visit the campus, taped auditions may be used to secure preliminary acceptance until a theory test and audition can be completed in September. For more information about admission requirements contact the Performing Arts Office at 604-527-5495.

Due to enrollment demands and to be eligible for entrance scholarships, you are strongly advised to begin application procedures as early as possible.

Performance:

The student must perform up to the following equivalent guidelines:

keyboard concentrators: Grade 10 RCMT or equivalent

wind, percussion, string instruments, voice and guitar concentrators: Grade 6 RCMT or equivalent

Theory:

The student must demonstrate a thorough knowledge of musical rudiments.

Aural Skills:

The student's level of skill in tonal and rhythmic memory is assessed by means of a short aural
test at the audition.

Basic Musicianship Program

Apart from the general College admission requirements, no audition or written entrance is necessary. Candidates must consult with the Music department, however, regarding the appropriate theory courses.

Commencement Date and 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 permission of the Music Coordinator.

Seats are limited in all programs. Students are encouraged, therefore, to apply as early as possible. Auditions and theory testing for the Bachelor of Music Program normally take place in April and May each year. If space remains after the July registration period some students may be accepted in August.

Since there is no audition or theory entrance test for the Basic Musicianship Program, applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Program Duration

It is expected that most students will take a full program, notwithstanding the possibility of transferring courses previously completed at another institution. Students may participate on a part-time basis subject to course admission requirements and seat availability.

The Music programs run during the day with some evening requirements in ensemble rehearsals and performances. Students may also have to take an elective in the evening.