Bring Music to your degree at Brock
The Department of Music at Brock offers a full and rich calendar of musical events through the academic year. Taking place in the Marilyn I Walker School of Fine & Performing Arts and the adjacent FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre in downtown St Catharines, our musical activities are a cornerstone of the University’s cultural profile in the Niagara region. In addition, we offer several academic degrees in Music, and music making is an integral part of our program.
If you are majoring in a degree other than Music but want to continue making music as part of your university experience, there are several options available. Students with more extensive background in music may also, with permission from the department, enroll in more specialized music courses. For more information, please email us at [email protected].
Ensembles
Ensembles are open by audition to any student on campus, for credit or recreation. The schedule follows the Fall and Winter academic terms. There is a 3-hour time commitment per week (September to April). Participation in term concerts is required.
Lessons
- MUSI 1F81 – Elective Lessons: Full-credit (D1 – 24 weeks); weekly 60-minute private lessons, masterclass (performance seminar), and concert attendance, September–April. Supplementary lesson fee is $2190 (fees subject to change)
- MUSI 1P82 – Applied Studio: Half-credit (Winter D3 – 12 weeks); weekly 60-minute private lessons, masterclass (performance seminar), and concert attendance, January–April. Supplementary lesson fee $1,095 (subject to change).
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Minor in Music
Option 1: Minor in Music
- two MUSI credits
- one MUSI credit 200+
- one MUSI credit 290+
Option 2: Minor in Choral/Vocal Music
- 3 years of Choral Ensemble (Treble or Mixed) (1.5 MUSI credits)
- 1.5 MUSI electives
- 0.5 MUSI credit 200+
- 0.55 MUSI credit 290+
Option 3: Minor in Instrumental Music
- 3 years of an instrumental ensemble (Wind, Jazz, or String)
- 1.5 MUSI electives
- 0.5 MUSI credit 200+
- 0.5 MUSI credit 290+
Certificate in Music
Option 1: Certificate in Choral/Vocal Music
- 3 years of Choral Ensemble (Treble or Mixed) (1.5 MUSI credits)
- 1.5 MUSI electives
- 0.5 MUSI credit 200+
- 0.55 MUSI credit 290+
Option 2: Certificate in Instrumental Music
- 3 years of an instrumental ensemble (Wind, Jazz, or String)
- 1.5 MUSI electives
- 0.5 MUSI credit 200+
- 0.5 MUSI credit 290+
Current Music Course Offerings
Many of our MUSIC courses are available to students across campus, but if the course involves knowing how to read music notation, we will ask you to do a theory placement evaluation, or provide proof of a completed, accredited music theory examination.
Learn about the application process on the Brock Admissions website.