Join a vibrant and welcoming community in the Department of Music where you will receive professional performance training and personalized academic instruction in the stunning facilities at Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts and in the Recital Hall at the adjacent FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre.
Shape your music degree around what inspires you with courses that reflect your interests and professional goals, from solo and ensemble performance, theory, composition and arranging, music history, conducting, music education and choral pedagogy to music therapy, acoustics, game and film music, and music technology.
The Music Education concentration offers a strong foundation for students interested in teacher education programs and/or a career in school teaching and private studio instruction.
The Music Therapy Foundations concentration concentration is a kind of Music Therapy “pre-med,” and is excellent preparation for graduate studies and eventual certification in Music Therapy.
The Music Performance concentration (BMus only) is for students aiming to build a professional career in performance. Admission to this concentration is determined by a juried audition held at the end of Year 1.
The Community Music concentration (BA only) is for those interested in developing leadership skills in participatory group music-making in a variety of community settings.
The Choral Music concentration (BMus only) is designed for aspiring conductors who want to develop their skills and confidence in choral leadership in preparation for a professional career and/or graduate studies.
Alternatively, you don’t have to declare a concentration, and can graduate with our popular and comprehensive BMus or Honours BA degrees. Students may also choose to pursue a combined major with Music and a second discipline.
Bachelor of Music applicants complete an audition, theory placement and interview. Bachelor of Arts applicants may apply directly, with an audition only required for optional private lessons. Visit brocku.ca/music for more information.
- Bachelor of Music (BMus)
Comprehensive training for the future professional musician. Lessons and masterclasses on your instrument or voice are an integral part of this degree, as are core academic courses. - BA Honours in Music
Comprehensive education in all core areas of musicianship. Lessons are optional, allowing you room to explore academic interests in music and related fields. - BA with Major Program
- BA in Music (pass degree)
- BA Honours combined
The “Music and…” combination, where you mix Music equally with another subject of your choice. Recent combinations chosen by our students include Music and French, Music and Mathematics, Music and English, and Music and Psychology. - Minor in Music, Choral/Vocal Music, or Instrumental Music
- Certificate in Choral/Vocal Music
- Certificate in Instrumental Music
- Micro-certificate in Choral/Vocal Music
- Micro-certificate in Instrumental Music
- Micro-certificate in Music Making/Music Thinking
Please note: Students in Concurrent Teacher Education – Junior/Intermediate (Grades 4-10) may choose Music (Vocal) as a teachable subject. If you are interested in this program, you will apply to Concurrent Teacher Education – Junior/Intermediate, not the Bachelor of Music (BMus) or BA in Music programs. For more information on Concurrent Teacher Education – Junior/Intermediate, please visit their program page.
Expected cut-off: mid 70s
OUAC Code: BM (Bachelor of Music)
OUAC Code: BMM (BA in Music)
Not an Ontario Secondary School applicant? Find your admissions criteria here.
