The Preparatory Certificate provides students with the foundation in music theory, skills development, and performance needed to successfully enter the 成人头条Music Diploma program.
What you will learn
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Read treble and bass clefs.
- Sing and write pentatonic and diatonic melodies.
- Perform basic simple and compound-meter rhythms.
- Identify, construct, and sing diatonic triads, intervals, modes, and scales.
- Identify written key signatures, intervals, diatonic scales and triads, and cadences.
- Transcribe melodic and rhythmic dictations from various cultures and traditions.
- Practice rehearsal etiquette and performance mindset.
- Create basic program notes on music to be performed.
- Assess performance of peers using basic elements of constructive criticism.
- Perform or compose pieces using basic technical elements with consistent accuracy and control.
- Analyze harmonic, rhythmic, and melodic elements of music.
What to expect
Program Duration and Maximum Time for Completion
8 months (September to April). Maximum time for completion: 2 years
The Certificate in Preparatory Music is a full-time program. Classes are scheduled in the late afternoon and early evening.
The delivery modes include a combination of online and in-person classroom instruction, individual lessons, masterclasses, lab activities, rehearsals, and performances.
Admission requirements
Program-specific
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
- Grade 12 graduation, GED or equivalent
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Note: Applicants who have not graduated from high school may still be considered, with permission from the Music Department Leader.
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English 12 or Communications 12 with a pass, or equivalent.
MUSIC REQUIREMENTS
- Successful audition in major performance area. See the 成人头条Music Application and Audition Requirements for details.
- Submit the Supplemental Application form.
General
- Seats are offered to applicants who have met all admission requirements, on a first-qualified, first-served basis.
- International applicants must be 17 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
- All 成人头条applicants are required to function successfully in an English-speaking classroom. English requirements vary by program. For details, visit 成人头条International - English Requirements.
Program Considerations
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Demonstrates potential in area of specialization听
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Strong motivation and commitment to music听
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Basic computer facility听
Courses *
Prior learning assessment and recognition
PLAR is available for the following courses:
- MUSC 1011 Preparatory Musicianship 1
- MUSC 1013 Preparatory Theory 1
- MUSC 1041 Preparatory Performance Techniques 1
- MUSC 1054 Preparatory Class Piano 1
- MUSC 1064 Preparatory Class Piano 2
Prior learning is assessed in the following ways:
- Pass a written examination with a minimum grade of 80%, and/or
- Complete a Performance Assessment, and
- Complete a successful interview with the Music Department Leader and one other music faculty member
Please contact the Department for details. See Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition听policy for more information.
| Term One | Credits | |
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| MUSC听1011 | Preparatory Musicianship 1 | 2 |
| MUSC听1013 | Preparatory Music Theory 1 | 2 |
| MUSC听1041 | Preparatory Performance Techniques 1 | 1 |
| MUSC听1050 | Preparatory Music Individual Instruction 1 | 1.5 |
| MUSC听1054 | Preparatory Class Piano 1 | 1 |
| MUSC听2490 | Performance Ensemble 1 | 1.5 |
| 听 | Credits | 9 |
| Term Two | ||
| MUSC听1031 | Preparatory Musicianship 2 | 2 |
| MUSC听1033 | Preparatory Music Theory 2 | 2 |
| MUSC听1042 | Preparatory Performance Techniques 2 | 1 |
| MUSC听1060 | Preparatory Music Individual Instruction 2 | 1.5 |
| MUSC听1064 | Preparatory Class Piano 2 | 1 |
| MUSC听2490 | Performance Ensemble 1 | 1.5 |
| 听 | Credits | 9 |
| 听 | Total Credits | 18 |
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听鈥漃erformance Ensemble鈥 is repeatable for credit. Students require 4 terms (6 cr.) of 鈥淧erformance Ensemble鈥 to graduate. Students may participate in any 成人头条ensemble (or community ensemble as approved by the Department Head), subject to audition and/or entrance requirements.听
* This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
Fees and other costs *
Tuition deposits are payable usually within three weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
| Fee description | Fee Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | 145 | |
| Tuition Tuition | 12038 | |
| Student union | 145 | |
| College initiative | 57 | |
| Materials | 87 | not including textbooks |
| Campus resource | 121 | |
| Laundry | 0 | |
| Tools (deposit) | 0 | |
| Coverall (deposit) | 0 | |
| Uniform (deposit) | 0 | |
| 285 | ||
| Temporary Medical Insurance | 0 | |
| U-PASS | 376 | |
| Graduation | 45 | |
| Program-specific extra fees | 1408 | |
| Total |
* Tuition and other fees are approximate and subject to increase up to 5% per year. Students will be required to pay increased rates if the fees change at any time during the period of enrolment in the program. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable.
Fees listed are for international students. For domestic programs, visit vcc.ca.
Any refunds are issued according to VCC's international refund policy.
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Audition Information:
See the Application and Audition Requirements - Bachelor of Applied Music for Music Supplemental Application (PDF file open in new tab) and audition instructions. If you complete all steps by one of the deadlines below, you will be invited to the next scheduled audition interview date. Auditions take place by video submission and Zoom interview.
Upcoming Important Dates:
Applications open: See When to Apply
Deadlines for applications and auditions:
- January 29 audition interview, deadline is January 22
- February 26 audition, deadline is February 5
- March 26 audition, deadline is March 5
- April 23 audition, deadline is April 2
- May 5 audition, deadline is April 14
- May 28 audition, deadline is May 7
Contact music@vcc.ca if you have questions.