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Whether you are an aspiring performer, a budding critic curious about how music shapes culture, or a talented musician who wants to share the joys of musicianship as a teacher, Carleton’s Bachelor of Music will prepare you to achieve your goals.
Carleton University’s Bachelor of Music program provides a solid grounding in the study and performance of a wide variety of musical instruments and traditions. Subjects of study include the practice, analysis and history of European classical music from the Middle Ages to the present; Canadian music; computer music; composition; ethnomusicology; jazz; popular music and gender studies.
Gain Valuable Experiences
Undertake individual performance instruction with highly qualified instructors in virtually any musical tradition. Choose between a range of musical styles including jazz, classical music, singer-songwriter, electronic and computer music, Celtic, world music and popular music, among others. Our ensembles include choir, chamber music, guitar, roots, jazz, jazz-rock fusion, musical theatre, opera, West African drumming, and more.
Extensive Resources
We offer a wealth of performance, research and study resources:
Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, a world-class performance facility in downtown Ottawa
Computer music production studio
Practicum placements in the Ottawa community
Canadian musical scores: largest collection other than the Canadian Music Centre
Artist-in-Residence program featuring national and international artists
Jacob Siskind Music Resource Centre and Collection
Jacques Emond jazz collection (3,000+ vinyl recordings) and the Trevor Tolley Collection (7,000+ jazz recordings)
Programme overview
Main Subject
Performing Arts
Degree
BMus
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
rogram Details
Whether you are an aspiring performer, a budding critic curious about how music shapes culture, or a talented musician who wants to share the joys of musicianship as a teacher, Carleton’s Bachelor of Music will prepare you to achieve your goals.
Carleton University’s Bachelor of Music program provides a solid grounding in the study and performance of a wide variety of musical instruments and traditions. Subjects of study include the practice, analysis and history of European classical music from the Middle Ages to the present; Canadian music; computer music; composition; ethnomusicology; jazz; popular music and gender studies.
Gain Valuable Experiences
Undertake individual performance instruction with highly qualified instructors in virtually any musical tradition. Choose between a range of musical styles including jazz, classical music, singer-songwriter, electronic and computer music, Celtic, world music and popular music, among others. Our ensembles include choir, chamber music, guitar, roots, jazz, jazz-rock fusion, musical theatre, opera, West African drumming, and more.
Extensive Resources
We offer a wealth of performance, research and study resources:
Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, a world-class performance facility in downtown Ottawa
Computer music production studio
Practicum placements in the Ottawa community
Canadian musical scores: largest collection other than the Canadian Music Centre
Artist-in-Residence program featuring national and international artists
Jacob Siskind Music Resource Centre and Collection
Jacques Emond jazz collection (3,000+ vinyl recordings) and the Trevor Tolley Collection (7,000+ jazz recordings)
Admission Requirements
60+
6.5+
86+
28+
4 Years
Jan-2000
Scholarships
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Bachelor of Music
Main Campus, Ottawa, Canada
48 monthsProgramme duration
Performing ArtsMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Performing Arts
Degree
BMus
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
rogram Details
Whether you are an aspiring performer, a budding critic curious about how music shapes culture, or a talented musician who wants to share the joys of musicianship as a teacher, Carleton’s Bachelor of Music will prepare you to achieve your goals.
Carleton University’s Bachelor of Music program provides a solid grounding in the study and performance of a wide variety of musical instruments and traditions. Subjects of study include the practice, analysis and history of European classical music from the Middle Ages to the present; Canadian music; computer music; composition; ethnomusicology; jazz; popular music and gender studies.
Gain Valuable Experiences
Undertake individual performance instruction with highly qualified instructors in virtually any musical tradition. Choose between a range of musical styles including jazz, classical music, singer-songwriter, electronic and computer music, Celtic, world music and popular music, among others. Our ensembles include choir, chamber music, guitar, roots, jazz, jazz-rock fusion, musical theatre, opera, West African drumming, and more.
Extensive Resources
We offer a wealth of performance, research and study resources:
Programme overview
Main Subject
Performing Arts
Degree
BMus
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
rogram Details
Whether you are an aspiring performer, a budding critic curious about how music shapes culture, or a talented musician who wants to share the joys of musicianship as a teacher, Carleton’s Bachelor of Music will prepare you to achieve your goals.
Carleton University’s Bachelor of Music program provides a solid grounding in the study and performance of a wide variety of musical instruments and traditions. Subjects of study include the practice, analysis and history of European classical music from the Middle Ages to the present; Canadian music; computer music; composition; ethnomusicology; jazz; popular music and gender studies.
Gain Valuable Experiences
Undertake individual performance instruction with highly qualified instructors in virtually any musical tradition. Choose between a range of musical styles including jazz, classical music, singer-songwriter, electronic and computer music, Celtic, world music and popular music, among others. Our ensembles include choir, chamber music, guitar, roots, jazz, jazz-rock fusion, musical theatre, opera, West African drumming, and more.
Extensive Resources
We offer a wealth of performance, research and study resources:
Admission Requirements
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