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Preparatory Music

CREDENTIAL: Certificate
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The Preparatory Certificate provides students with the foundation in music theory, skills development, and performance needed to successfully enter the VCC Music Diploma program.

Tuition: 11233*
Credential: Certificate
Length: 8 0 month
Hours: Full-time
Delivery: Class-based
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Campus: Broadway Broadway
Start Dates: Sep
 

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What you will learn

  • Reading and writing standard music notation
  • Understanding of melody, rhythm and harmony
  • Ear-training and sight-singing
  • Performance
  • Program writing
  • Transcription and dictation
  • Awareness of many musical cultures

What to expect

  • Supportive, lively community of musicians working collaboratively on music skills
  • Participation in classes, ensembles and one-on-one lessons
  • Instruction to develop musical capabilities in preparation for college-level music study.

Admission requirements

Program-specific

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

  • 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.

  • English 12 or Communications 12 with a pass, or equivalent.

MUSIC REQUIREMENTS

General

  • Seats are offered to applicants who have met all admission requirements, on a first-qualified, first-served basis.
  • International applicants must be 17 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
  • Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
  • All VCC applicants are required to function successfully in an English-speaking classroom. English requirements vary by program. For details, visit VCC International - English Requirements.   

Recommended Characteristics

  • Demonstrates potential in area of specialization 

  • Strong motivation and commitment to music 

  • Basic computer facility 

Courses *

Prior learning assessment and recognition

PLAR is available for the following courses:

  • MUSC 1011 Preparatory Musicianship 1
  • MUSC 1013 Preparatory Theory 1
  • MUSC 1041 Preparatory Performance Techniques 1
  • MUSC 1054 Preparatory Class Piano 1
  • MUSC 1064 Preparatory Class Piano 2

Prior learning is assessed in the following ways:

  • Pass a written examination with a minimum grade of 80%, and/or
  • Complete a Performance Assessment, and
  • Complete a successful interview with the Music Department Leader and one other music faculty member

Please contact the Department for details. See Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition policy for more information.

* This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Fees and other costs *

Tuition deposits are payable usually within three weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.

Tuition Deposit

10000 (10000 non-refundable)

Tution deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
Application fee145
Tuition Tuition 11233
Tuition Breakdown
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Student union128
College initiative53
Materials0 not including textbooks
Campus resource112
Laundry0
Tools (deposit)0
Coverall (deposit)0
Uniform (deposit)0
Medical and Dental 275
Temporary Medical Insurance 0
U-PASS 354
Graduation45
Program-specific extra fees1661
Total

* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. 

Fees listed are for international students. For domestic programs, visit vcc.ca.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's international refund policy.

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STATUS INFORMATION

  • Apply Now: Qualified applicants may receive offers of admission if seats are available, or placed on waitlists if seats are full.
  • Closed: Applications are not accepted.
  • For details about application availability based on study permit status and recommendations if the application status is closed, visit the Availability Status page.
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