Program Overview
The Music Diploma (Classical) Program at Capilano University is a two-year program that provides a comprehensive introduction to music. The program integrates theoretical, historical, and performance studies, offering concentrations in various instruments and composition. Graduates are prepared for further studies in music or careers in music-related fields such as arranging, composing, teaching, and music therapy.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Music Diploma (Classical) Program at Capilano University is a two-year program that provides a comprehensive introduction to music in an environment that nurtures the artistic and creative potential of music students. The program integrates theoretical, historical, and performance studies, offering concentrations in piano, voice, guitar, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and composition. This diploma is transferable to a Bachelor of Music Degree and provides the foundation for further studies in other artist diplomas, including Music Education, Music Therapy, and the Liberal Arts.
Outline:
First Term
- ENGL 100: University Writing Strategies (3 credits)
- MUS 100: Theory I (3 credits)
- MUS 112: Ear Training and Sight Singing I (1.5 credits)
- MUS 120: Music History I (3 credits)
- Choose 2 credits from:
- WMPI 100: World Music Private Instruction (2 credits)
- PMI: Private Music Instruction - Concentration Instrument 100-Level (2 credits)
- Choose 2 credits from:
- ENSM 100: Choir Ensemble I (2 credits)
- ENSM 110: Instrumental Ensemble I (2 credits)
- Choose 1 credit from:
- MUS 114: Class Piano I (1 credit)
- WMPI 150: World Music Private Instruction Secondary (1 credit)
- PMI: Private Music Instruction - Secondary Instrument 100-Level (1 credit)
Second Term
- MUS 101: Theory II (3 credits)
- MUS 113: Ear Training and Sight Singing II (1.5 credits)
- MUS 121: Music History II (3 credits)
- ENGL: English 100-level or higher (3 credits)
- Choose 2 credits from:
- WMPI 200: World Music Private Instruction (2 credits)
- PMI: Private Music Instruction - Concentration Instrument 200-Level (2 credits)
- Choose 2 credits from:
- ENSM 150: Choir Ensemble II (2 credits)
- ENSM 160: Instrumental Ensemble II (2 credits)
- Choose 1 credit from:
- MUS 115: Class Piano II (1 credit)
- WMPI 250: World Music Private Instruction Secondary (1 credit)
- PMI: Private Music Instruction - Secondary Instrument 200-Level (1 credit)
Third Term
- MUS 200: Theory III (3 credits)
- MUS 212: Ear Training and Sight Singing III (1.5 credits)
- MUS 220: Music History III (3 credits)
- Elective 100-level or higher (excluding COND, ENSJ, ENSM, JAZZ, MUS, PMI, and WMPI) (3 credits)
- Choose 2 credits from:
- WMPI 300: World Music Private Instruction (2 credits)
- PMI: Private Music Instruction - Concentration Instrument 300-Level (2 credits)
- Choose 1 credit from:
- MUS 214: Class Piano III (1 credit)
- WMPI 350: World Music Private Instruction Secondary (1 credit)
- PMI: Private Music Instruction - Secondary Instrument 300-Level (1 credit)
- Choose 2 credits from:
- ENSM 200: Choir Ensemble III (2 credits)
- ENSM 210: Instrumental Ensemble III (2 credits)
Fourth Term
- MUS 201: Theory IV (3 credits)
- MUS 213: Ear Training and Sight Singing IV (1.5 credits)
- MUS 221: Music History IV (3 credits)
- Elective 100-level or higher (excluding COND, ENSJ, ENSM, JAZZ, MUS, PMI, and WMPI) (3 credits)
- Choose 2 credits from:
- WMPI 400: World Music Private Instruction (2 credits)
- PMI: Private Music Instruction - Concentration Instrument 400-Level (2 credits)
- Choose 1 credit from:
- MUS 215: Class Piano IV (1 credit)
- WMPI 450: World Music Private Instruction Secondary (1 credit)
- PMI: Private Music Instruction - Secondary Instrument 400-Level (1 credit)
- Choose 2 credits from:
- ENSM 250: Choir Ensemble IV (2 credits)
- ENSM 260: Instrumental Ensemble IV (2 credits)
These courses are 2 credits in total.
Careers:
Potential career paths for graduates of the Music Diploma program include:
- Arranger
- Composer
- Musician
- Music teacher
- Private instructor
- Music therapist
