Montreal,
QC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
This specialized program focuses on developing instrumentalists and vocalists in popular music. Performers may pursue careers as solo artists, ensemble members, or accompanists, requiring advanced technical abilities and sometimes skills in improvisation and stage presence. Musicians typically perform live or record in studios, while sometimes creating music for specific events or television appearances, whether with prepared material or improvised pieces. Some may need to develop their own productions and handle event planning. Ensemble direction and audio production can also be aspects of working in the popular music field.