Integrative Music Studies

Fall admission only

The Major in Integrative Music Studies is particularly suited to individuals who wish to study a wide range of music disciplines, this program provides the opportunity for both flexibility and depth of study. First.year courses may include Theory/ Aural Training, Private Study, Music History, Music electives and general electives.

The balance of the Major consists of credits in Music Composition, Aural Perception, Music History, Choir, additional music electives and elective courses from other faculties. Music electives may be selected from performance courses in both jazz and classical areas, as well as courses in theory, arranging and composition, including electroacoustics and music technology, and music history.

Students are initially accepted into the Major in Integrative Music Studies. Following successful completion of the first-year core courses, students in the Major in Integrative Music Studies may apply for transfer into one of the Specializations offered by the department:

• Jazz Studies
• Music Composition
• Music Performance Studies

Major in Integrative Music Studies — 54 credits

See Program-Specific Admission Requirements – In addition to the general admission requirements, this program have extra program-specific requirements. These additional requirements must be arranged with the departments to which you are applying.

See the BFA degree description for more information on general degree requirements. For a complete list of courses: Undergraduate Calendar

Sample courses include:

Melody and Counterpoint, Music Composition, Jazz Arranging, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Improvisation, Private Study

Performing Groups

Jazz Ensembles
Every year jazz ensembles - big band, combos, guitar ensembles, jazz choir, small combos and jazz vocal repertoire classes - present concerts drawn from the jazz repertoire and newly composed works. Concerts by jazz improvisation classes and special projects are also presented in the Oscar Peterson Concert Hall.

Chamber Ensembles
Each year students perform a number of chamber music concerts related to the chamber music courses offered by the Department from all periods for voice and instruments: duos, trios and large chamber groups.

Vocal Studies
Concerts are given regularly by vocal students with works drawn from Western European art music, operatic and jazz vocal repertoire traditions.

University Choir
There are two university choirs. Both the large choir and the chamber choir perform several concerts each year with repertoire drawn from the 16th to 21st centuries. On occasion, these are presented with the University Orchestra. This choir encourages entry of all members of the Concordia community (students, faculty and staff) as well as the general public. An audition may be required to establish fundamental qualifications.

Readings and Concerts of Jazz and Composition Students
There are informal readings and annual concerts of works by Concordia students in both the jazz and composition areas.

Electroacoustics Concerts
For more than 25 years, and with more than 300 concerts produced, Concordia has been nationally noted for the quality and diversity of its electroacoustics presentations. These include works by Canadian and international composers as well as young and emerging sound artists using an 18 channel sound projection system.

Facilities

Courses are given in new state-of-the-art facilities in the Molson Building on the Sir George Williams campus. Designed specifically for the Department's needs by an acoustician, the spaces include smart classrooms and studios with networked multimedia, mixing and playback capabilities, a recording room, octophonic studio, keyboard lab and soundproofed practice modules.

More than 100 concerts and presentations take place each year (along with numerous seminars and master classes) in the acoustically and visually spectacular Oscar Peterson Concert Hall on the Loyola campus. The hall seats 600 people and boasts a multi-track and digital recording studio. It is a premier venue for student and faculty presentations, internationally acclaimed jazz, classical and electroacoustics concerts, broadcasts, and numerous cd recordings.

Music Department

The Department fosters a rich environment for students from diverse backgrounds to perform, compose and improvise in different languages including jazz, classical and electroacoustics. The focus on contemporary music is informed by a diversity of historical styles and genres studied through analysis, history and performance. Course structures are built around lectures, workshops, studios, private study, ensembles, tutorials and practice sessions.

Admission Requirements

Integrative Music Studies (BFA - Major) requirements: Minimum cut-off averages, admission statistics and program requirements.

Undergraduate admissions guidelines: For information on international admission, required documents, proof of language proficiency, the university admissions timetable, selection and notification process.