Bachelor of Music - University Transfer Programs

UNIVERSITY TRANSFER
Maximum of 2 years (4 semesters) and 63 credits toward 4 year degree program
Bachelor of Music

• University of Alberta
• Augustana Faculty

The Bachelor of Music program is designed to prepare students for entrance into the third year of a four year program at the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Arts, Edmonton and Augustana Faculty, Camrose. Grande Prairie Regional College can offer you up to 63 credits toward the Bachelor of Music Degree programs offered at these locations. Application to third year Bachelor of Music at the University of Alberta requires an audition or portfolio. For program guidelines and details on requirements, consult an Advisor in Student Services. Admission to this University Transfer program will be considered only after a successful audition.

You require the following Alberta Education high school courses or equivalents:

• English 30-1
• Any four of Social Studies 30, a 30-level language other than English, a second 30-level language other than English, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 31, Science 30, one approved Fine Arts subject (Music 30 preferred).
• Audition*
• Interview
• Music Theory and Aural Skills Placement Exam**
  *Audition requirements may vary by instrument due to transfer requirements and/or spaces in the program.
  **Applicants who do not present successful completion of MU1000 or Grade Two Conservatory Music Theory will be required to write a Music Theory Placement examination before registering in this program. Students who do not demonstrate the equivalent of grade two theory skills will take longer to complete this program of study.

• Junior English (6)
• MU1250 (6) Applied Music
• MU1510 (3) Aural and Keyboard Skills I
• MU1550 (3) Music Theory I
• MU1560 (3) Music Theory II
• MU1650 (3) Introduction to World Music
• MU2810 (3) Music History I
• Music Ensemble (3) chosen from MU1400, MU1410 or MU1490
• Option (3) chosen from Music, Arts, Science

• Language other than English (6)
• MU2250 (6) Applied Music
• MU2510 (3) Aural and Keyboard Skills II
• MU2550 (3) Music Theory III
• MU2560 (3) Music Theory IV
• MU2820 (3) Music History II
• Music Ensemble (3) chosen from MU2400, MU2410, MU2490
• Options (6) chosen from Music, Arts, Science
  *To meet the Residency Requirement at the University of Alberta, students may only transfer 63 credits chosen from the 66 credits listed.

If you are interested in other music programs, the College also offers:

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The Conservatory is committed to nurturing the creative spirit of students of every age in the arts. The Conservatory offers private and class instruction for students of all ages and abilities. Our Conservatory staff is comprised of Fine Arts Department faculty, local professional musicians and artists and selected advanced students.

Music
This is our largest component of the Conservatory. We offer comprehensive, year-round music programming for students of all ages and abilities. This includes private lessons in piano, guitar, drums and percussion, winds and brass, voice, strings and musicianship. We are very proud of the quality of instruction, and with nearly 500 students registered, we boast the largest Conservatory north of Edmonton. We also offer children’s music programs for our younger, budding musicians.

Community
Community members are invited to audition for the College Wind Ensemble, Concert Choir and the Jazz Ensemble.

Visual Arts
The Conservatory offers a wide range of popular photography courses and plans to develop drawing, painting and digital imagery courses.

Drama
Interested in drama courses? Contact the Conservatory to be included in updates regarding drama courses for all ages.

See also Conservatory