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As a Bachelor of Music student, you'll receive four years of personalized weekly instruction on your primary instrument or voice, alongside academic coursework in both music and general studies.
The curriculum includes offerings in diverse fields like composition, conducting, collaborative piano, ensemble performance, jazz, opera, and global music traditions.
The Bachelor of Music program doesn't restrict students to predefined specializations, providing flexibility to concentrate on disciplines that align with your artistic goals and professional aspirations.
You'll have significant autonomy to prioritize performance, music pedagogy, creative composition, historical musicology, or theoretical studies.
This degree prepares students for various music-related professions, including teaching, performing, music research, therapeutic applications, arts management, audio production, media work, archival positions, and music criticism.
Career Paths
Your Mount Allison qualification will distinguish you whether pursuing employment or advanced studies.
Maclean's has consistently ranked Mount Allison as Canada's leading primarily undergraduate institution more frequently than any other university.
The competencies cultivated through the Bachelor of Music program translate effectively across disciplines. Attributes like creative thinking, self-direction, collaborative ability, and pursuit of excellence prove valuable in fields ranging from healthcare to legal professions.
Students registering at Mount Allison are expected to have graduated from high school at the university preparatory level. International English Language Testing System – Academic (IELTS) score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0; TOEFL score of 90 (internet test), With minimum band score: Listening: 17; Reading: 18; Speaking: 20; Writing: 17; CAEL (CE) - Canadian Academic English Language Assessment, Computer Edition – 70 With no part lower than 60; Cambridge English (B2 First, C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency) – 176 With no band score lower than 169. Application deadline: Feb. 10.