Special academic requirements
Program Participation
UT and Basic Musicianship Program 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 prerequisites and seat availability. Private music lessons are not available to part-time students.
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 Music Diploma, Music Technology Diploma, Foundation for Music Therapy Studies Diploma, or Basic Musicianship Certificate programs. The concentration instrument is the student's main instrument of study. All standard instruments in the Western Classical and contemporary musical traditions are available for study. Lessons on a secondary instrument are available on a limited basis with permission of the Music Coordinator. For a complete list of instruments of study, please see our Auditions and Assessment page.
Music Entrance Scholarships and Awards
In order to be considered for a music entrance scholarship or award, applicants must:
- pass the performance audition,
- qualify for University Transfer level Theory, Ear Training and Sight Singing courses, and
- submit the scholarship application before the deadline in early May.
Tuition deposit
When offered a full-time seat in this program a non-refundable, non-transferable $350 tuition deposit is required.