Using a diverse cross section of musical styles, Selkirk allows students to explore the best that each genre has to offer from jazz to rock, classical and world music. Our teaching methods are based on those of the prestigious Berklee School of Music.

You can develop your skills in:

• Performance 
• Songwriting
• Audio Recording
• Film Scoring
• Improvisation

Bring your passion for creating and performing music and our world-class faculty of working professionals will take you to the next level.

Program Overview

The Contemporary Music and Technology program at Selkirk College is a two-year diploma program developed to train musician performers for the commercial music and entertainment industry. The course of study is comprised of an initial core year after which students may select one of five program majors: Performance, Production, Composition, Songwriting and Directed Studies.

The curriculum includes individual instruction on guitar, bass, drumset, saxophone, violin, vocals and keyboards, as well as a solid grounding in music theory and ear training. Individual and group instruction and practice is offered throughout both years of the program. Jazz, pop and rock are the primary instructional styles.

Programs of Study

• Core (Year 1)
• Composition (Year 2)
• Directed Studies (Year 2)
• General Music (Year 2)
• Music Performance (Year 2)
• Music Production (Year 2)
• Song Writing Major (Year 2)