Music - Diploma

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Students in VCC’s two-year diploma program train with some of Canada’s finest musicians. Audition as a music major in any of seven specialty areas: classical voice, jazz and contemporary voice, composition, composition/arranging, instrumental studies, contemporary instrumental music, and keyboard studies.

Application deadlines are: April 3, 2018 for April 30th & May 1st auditions; May 1, 2018 for May 22nd & 23rd auditions. Further auditions will take place in June, if space is still available.

Please contact music@vcc.ca for more information.

Program Status:
Accepting applications for Fall 2018

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Start	Length	Credentials	Campus	Part- or Full-time
September	2 years	Diploma	Broadway	Full-time

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Applicants to the full-time diploma program must also submit the supplemental music application form, by email to jvanbrunt@vcc.ca, or in person at the registrar’s office.

Please contact music@vcc.ca for more information.

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If you're ready and know the program you want, apply now.	Download and complete the (PDF) application/registration form and mail it to VCC Registrar's Office	Visit us at one of our campus locations.

After you apply, you can check application status to see if all of the requirements have been met or to update contact information. Please use the temporary login ID and Personal Identification Number (PIN) that you used to complete your original online application.

Program Description

Music - Diploma

Program Description

The Music Diploma is a two-year, four term program. Maximum time for completion is five years. The average course load is 15.0 credits per semester. Students may not register for more than 18.0 credits without written permission from the Music Department Leader. A minimum full-time course load is 11 credits per term. Dropping below 11 credits requires approval from the Music Department Leader. Normally, students taking fewer than 11 credits in a term will not be entitled to individual instruction. In exceptional circumstances, students will be allowed to register for individual instruction with fewer than 11 credits total. However, in order for such an exception to apply, the student must have previously completed all academic and skills-course requirements for the term of individual instruction in which they are registering.

Note that the Music Diploma requires a minimum of 60 credits for graduation.

Choose a music diploma major below to see specific courses.

Major in Classical Voice
Major in Composition
Major in Composition/Arranging
Major in Contemporary Instrumental Music (may include percussion, jazz & contemporary guitar, brass, strings, winds, jazz & contemporary keyboard, or bass)
Major in Instrumental Studies (may include winds, strings, brass, classical guitar or double bass)
Major in Jazz/Contemporary Voice
Major in Keyboard Studies

Admission Requirements

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Admission Requirements

General

VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

As Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution committed to educating adult learners, applicants should be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school.

Please note that you must submit official transcripts and educational documents to support your application; unfortunately, we cannot accept photocopies or fax versions.

Program Specific

Missing prerequisites? VCC offers courses in Adult Upgrading and English as an Additional Language to help you meet your goals.

All applicants to the Music Diploma program must submit a School of Music application form.

1) Grade 12 graduation, GED or equivalent.
Note: Applicants who have not graduated from high school may still be considered, with permission from the Music Department Leader.
2) English 12 or Communications 12 with a pass, or equivalent.

Music Requirements

1. Audition requirements differ for each instrument. For specific audition requirements, see the School of Music website.

2. Entrance auditions and musicianship examinations are held from February through May. Applicants for admission to the Music Diploma program will write a diagnostic examination in theory (the course content of Basic Theory 1003) and are tested on aural perception, rhythmic skills. Minimum standards are equivalent to Preparatory Music Theory 1 & 2 (MUSC 1013 and MUSC 1033), and Preparatory Musicianship 1 & 2 (MUSC 1011 and MUSC 1031). Students who are accepted at the audition but who require upgrading of theory and musicianship may register concurrently in the recommended preparatory courses (MUSC 1011, 1013, MUSC 1031 and MUSC 1033). Students may also register for the other preparatory-level courses (MUSC 1010, 1030, 1054, 1064) and the following diploma-level courses: MUSC 1305, MUSC 1319, and MUSC 2490 (instructor permission and available space required. Students will be wait-listed until available space and instructor permission are confirmed).

English Language Proficiency Requirements

English Language Proficiency at an English 12 level, or equivalent.

Recommended Characteristics:

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Outstanding potential in area of specialization
Strongly motivated and proven ability to work to deadlines
Good organizational skills
Basic computer, word processing, and music notation software skills

Course Schedule

Music - Diploma

Courses Schedule

Choose a music diploma major below to see specific courses.

Major in Classical Voice
Major in Composition
Major in Composition/Arranging
Major in Contemporary Instrumental Music
(may include percussion, jazz & contemporary guitar, brass, strings, winds, jazz & contemporary keyboard, or bass)
Major in Instrumental Studies
(may include winds, strings, brass, classical guitar or double bass)
Major in Jazz/Contemporary Voice
Major in Keyboard Studies

Fees and Other costs

Music - Diploma

Application Fee

$35

Tuition Fee

$86 - per credit hour

Student Union Fee

$29 - per term

College Initiative Fee

$3 per credit hour

Student Union Health Plan Fee

- if applicable

Student Union Dental Plan Fee

if applicable

U-Pass Fee

$39 - per month subject to eligibility

Other Costs

$21	- Graduation Fees
$25 to $29 per term	- Campus Resource Fee
$34	- Material Fee
$631 - $710	- Private Instruction
$372	- Minor Study
At the time of acceptance, a $300 non-refundable deposit will be required to hold your seat if accepted more than two months before the start date of the program. Full payment of the first installment will be required within two months before the start date.

For book lists and prices, check Bookstore.

Fees are approximate and subject to change without notice. Students are responsible for any increase in fees if advanced payments are made. The application fee is non-refundable. Fees are refunded according to the refund policy. For further clarification, see withdrawals and refunds information page.

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Info Sessions

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Info Sessions

VCC Music has been training musicians for 40 years for success on the world’s stages. Highly-regarded for its academic and skills curricula, VCC offers a two-year diploma and subsequent two-year Music - Bachelor of Applied Music degree. Both credentials place an emphasis on music and media, career opportunities and performance techniques.

VCC welcomes instrumentalists and vocalists in rock and popular music, as well as music traditions from other cultures.

VCC offers part-time access to some diploma and degree courses (including ensembles), as well as basic musicianship courses (theory and ear training) and our large, community-based Willan Choir.

Date	Day	Time	Room	Location
May 9, 2018	Wednesday	4:15 - 5:15 p.m.	Meet at Blenz coffee bar in Building B (north building), ground level. Session will include tour of facilities, viewing of ensemble rehearsals, and a Q & A period.	Broadway
May 24, 2018	Thursday	4:15 - 5:15 p.m.	Meet at Blenz coffee bar in Building B (north building), ground level. Session will include tour of facilities, viewing of ensemble rehearsals, and a Q & A period.	Broadway
June 6, 2018	Wednesday	4:15 - 5:15 p.m.	Meet at Blenz coffee bar in Building B (north building), ground level. Session will include tour of facilities, viewing of ensemble rehearsals, and a Q & A period.	Broadway
June 20, 2018	Wednesday	4:15 - 5:15 p.m.	Meet at Blenz coffee bar in Building B (north building), ground level. Session will include tour of facilities, viewing of ensemble rehearsals, and a Q & A period.	Broadway

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Program Highlights

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Course Schedule

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Courses Schedule

Current Schedules
Upcoming Schedules
Course Listing

No courses are currently scheduled for this Spring 2018 (201850)Spring/Summer 2018 (201860) term.
Please check upcoming schedules or course listing.

Upcoming schedules for Fall 2018 term(s) are in process.
Please check back regularly.

Term 1
(MUSC 1104) Performance Techniques 1 schedule	1.0 credits	course outline
(MUSC 1301) Musicianship 1 schedule	3.0 credits	course outline
(MUSC 1303) Theory and Practice of Music 1 schedule	3.0 credits	course outline
(MUSC 1305) Music in Context 1 schedule	3.0 credits	course outline
(MUSC 1310) Individual Instruction 1 schedule	2.0 credits	course outline
(MUSC 1319) Music and Media 1 schedule	1.5 credits	course outline

Term 2
(MUSC 1204) Performance Techniques 2 schedule	1.0 credits	course outline
(MUSC 1401) Musicianship 2 schedule	3.0 credits	course outline
(MUSC 1403) Theory and Practice of Music 2 schedule	3.0 credits	course outline
(MUSC 1405) Music in Context 2 schedule	3.0 credits	course outline
(MUSC 1410) Individual Instruction 2 schedule	2.0 credits	course outline
(MUSC 1419) Music and Media 2 schedule	1.5 credits	course outline

Term 3
(MUSC 2104) Performance Techniques 3 schedule	1.0 credits	course outline
(MUSC 2301) Musicianship 3 schedule	3.0 credits	course outline
(MUSC 2302) Electronic Music 1 schedule	3.0 credits	course outline
(MUSC 2303) Theory and Practice of Music 3 schedule	3.0 credits	course outline
(MUSC 2305) Musicology 1 schedule	3.0 credits	course outline
(MUSC 2307) Social Media for the Self-employed Musician schedule	1.5 credits	course outline
(MUSC 2310) Individual Instruction 3 schedule	2.0 credits	course outline
(MUSC 2317) Jazz Improvisation 1 schedule	3.0 credits	course outline

Term 4
(MUSC 2204) Performance Techniques 4 schedule	1.0 credits	course outline
(MUSC 2401) Musicianship 4 schedule	3.0 credits	course outline
(MUSC 2402) Electronic Music 2 schedule	3.0 credits	course outline
(MUSC 2403) Theory and Practice of Music 4 schedule	3.0 credits	course outline
(MUSC 2405) Musicology 2 schedule	3.0 credits	course outline
(MUSC 2407) Career Opportunities for Musicians 1 schedule	1.5 credits	course outline
(MUSC 2410) Individual Instruction 4 schedule	2.0 credits	course outline
(MUSC 2417) Jazz Improvisation 2 schedule	3.0 credits	course outline
(MUSC 2490) Performance Ensemble schedule	1.5 credits	course outline

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