Vancouver,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Music in Conducting - Choral Conducting in Vancouver Canada | The University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia
|
Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,690
(c. USD6,947.33)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The UBC School of Music provides exceptional training for graduate assistant conductors, offering extensive podium opportunities with top-tier ensembles. Students can pursue degrees specializing in Choral, Orchestral, or Wind conducting.
The program includes personalized conducting instruction and substantial podium experience. Teaching Assistantships in both conducting and ensemble work deliver crucial hands-on learning throughout the program. The close collaboration between faculty and students across all specializations fosters a supportive and collaborative educational atmosphere.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
BMus degree or equivalent
Vocal and/or instrumental training sufficient for ensemble leadership in area of emphasis
Piano proficiency
Strong foundation in music history and theory
English Language Proficiency Requirement
Applicants from a university outside Canada at which English is not the primary language of instruction must present evidence of competency to pursue studies in the English language prior to being extended an offer of admission. Acceptable English language proficiency tests for applicants to graduate studies are: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 90 overall with a minimum score of 22 in Reading & Listening and a minimum score of 21 in Writing & Speaking (Internet version); minimum score of 22 in Reading & Listening and a minimum score of 21 in Writing (paper version); or IELTS (International English Language Testing Service): minimum overall band score of 6.5, with no individual score less than 6.0; or MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery): minimum overall score of 85, with a final score of 3 in the speaking test.
Tuition
CAD
9,690