Music - Diploma

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