Music and Technology, Contemporary
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 curriculum is based on the most relevant and up to date music industry standards.
Selkirk College’s music program is Canada’s first and only school that offers performance, engineering, and composition in a two-year program. It’s also the only program where students can play more than just classical or jazz. It is truly a contemporary music program.
While other schools may focus their attention on a specific style of music, at Selkirk we believe that there is validity to every style. During your two years here you will investigate the best that each genre has to offer from jazz to rock, classical and world music.
The Contemporary Music and Technology program is home to some of the best gear on the planet. Professional studios, high-end labs, and private practice rooms all in beautiful Nelson, BC.
We call our main studio The Kitchen. It houses a ProTools HD system with a state of the art Pro Control mixing board. We still maintain the tradition with a full rack of analog dynamic processor and out-board effects. We have a total of 18 Digital Audio Workstations on campus all running the industry standard Pro Tools software and hardware.
The curriculum includes individual instruction on guitar, bass, percussion, saxophone, vocals and keyboards, and provides 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.
Whether you're taking advantage of our music degree pathway to Berklee or our diploma program, we’re certain you’ll find a curriculum that will appeal to your needs.
Check out www.selkirkmedia.com for images, video and audio performances from music faculty and students.
