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University of Calgary Calendar 2016-2017 Faculty of Arts 4. Program Details 4.58 School of Creative and Performing Arts 4.58.11 BMus in Composition
4.58.11 BMus in Composition

This Major is for students with a particular interest in music composition.

A. FACULTY OF ARTS REQUIREMENTS

Students must adhere to the applicable Faculty of Arts requirements in 3.4 Graduation.

B. MAJOR-FIELD REQUIREMENTS

The BMus in Composition requires the successful completion of the following program of study, which includes 90 units (15.0 full-course equivalents) to 99 units (16.5 full-course equivalents) in the Field of Music:

  1. Common Core Program for BMus Majors:
    1. 45 units (7.5 full-course equivalents) from the following: Music 211, 213, 221, 223, 225, 231, 233, 311, 313, 321, 323, 325, 331, 333 and one of Music Performance 201, 203, 205, 211, 213 or 215
    2. Pass piano proficiency exam or successfully complete Music 127
    3. Music 101, 102, 103 and 104
  2. Composition Requirements: 42 units (7.0 full-course equivalents) from:
    1. Music 341 and 343
    2. Music 441, 443, 445, 447, and 451
    3. Music 513 and 560
    4. One of Music Performance 301, 303, 305, 311, 313, 315, 321, 325, 327 or 329
    5. Music Performance 327
    6. Music 415 or 417
    7. Music 453 or 511
  3. Music History and Literature: 3 units (0.5 full-course equivalent) in Music History and Literature at the 300 level or above.

Notes:

  • Conducting is recommended as one of the open options.
  • The Music Division encourages students to enrich their degree programs with complementary courses, workshops and collaborations with other areas of study within the SCPA.