1. Wilfrid Laurier University
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  4. BMus Music in Music History Theory and Critical Analysis

BMus Music in Music History Theory and Critical Analysis

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Wilfrid Laurier University

Program Overview

Music History, Theory, and Critical Analysis emphasizes academic study, while allowing continued performance opportunities through weekly lessons, masterclasses and ensemble work. The program gives you flexibility in choosing from a range of music history and theory electives, allowing you to customize your studies around particular academic interests. You will examine music across all periods of history, with opportunities to study popular music and music of other cultures. Our program emphasizes listening to and writing about music, and delves more deeply into musical analytical and compositional procedures.

Program Key Stats

$32637 (Annual cost)



89 %

Eligibility Criteria

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1200
6.5
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Additional Information & Requirements

Grade 12 / High School, TOEFL iBT of 83 or higher with a minimum score of 20 in each component, IELTS of 6.5 or higher with a minimum of 6.0 in each band, MELAB of 85 overall or higher, CAEL of 70 overall or higher (each band 60 or higher), PTE of 59 overall or higher, CAE of overall score of 176, Transcripts, Course Descriptions and Syllabi, IB at 24, Minimum 75% average, English at 60%, Audition, Theory and Ear Training Test, Interview with a Faculty Member, Portfolio (Optional), a recent video recording

Career Options

  • Music Producer
  • DJ
  • Record Producer
  • Background Singer
  • Recording Engineer
  • Music Teacher
  • Music Director

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