Music and Technology, Contemporary

2-Year Diploma at Tenth Street, Nelson

Delivered with the following methods: On Campus

Program Calendar

2011

• April 30 - Application deadline. (Late applications accepted if space available.)
• March - May - Distance audition submissions accepted. May - Live Auditions. Call for dates/times.
• September 6 - Fall term begins.
• December 9 - Fall term instruction ends.

2012

• January 3 - Winter term instruction begins.
• April 6 - Winter term instruction ends.

Program Objectives

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.

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

First Year:

• Core Year

Second Year:

• Music Performance
• Music Production
• Composition
• Song Writing Major
• General Music
• Directed Studies

Admission Requirements

All students must meet Selkirk College entrance requirements as outlined in the College calendar. Regular admission requires completion of Grade 12 or equivalent with a "C" or better in ENGL 12. Prior music and band training is a definite asset. Mature students without the above qualifications may be considered for admission following an interview. International students may apply for admission under the College's international education admissions policy.

An audition/interview to assess instrumental ability, music theory and ear training knowledge, as well as pitch matching, is required before admission. Applicants who meet the entry requirements will be advised of the time and place for the audition. Applicants are expected to attend scheduled auditions in person however, if you live a long distance from the College, other arrangements can be made. The audition process must be completed before May 30. A music teacher must invigilate the exam(s), if completing the tests by mail.

Applicants who perform an exceptional audition but who do not meet the theory and ear training standard will be required to attend a two-week theory preparation course in August. This class will provide basic level entrance requirements for the applicant. The applicant must have a minimum final grade of 75% in both the ear training and the theory sections to be accepted into the Music Program for September. Applicants who do not meet the minimum standard in matching pitch will not be accepted into the Music Program.

Career Potential

Graduates may find employment as performers, recording engineers/producers, composers and arrangers, teachers, and in music-related businesses such as publishing, retailing, radio, television, and music agencies.

Transferability

The Music Program has an articulation agreement with the Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. This agreement allows you to enrol in a prescribed program at Selkirk College and, upon completion, receive direct credits for equivalent Berklee music courses. This may reduce your required credits for completion of a Berklee program to as few as 48 for the diploma program, or 60 for the degree program (normally four semesters of full-time attendance in either case.) The music program is actively pursuing transfer agreements with other Canadian colleges and universities. Transferability to institutions in BC and Alberta has been given top priority with others to follow.

NOTES:

• All electives may not be offered each semester. Confirm with the Program Coordinator regarding availability of electives.
• Successful completion of all required courses in a given semester, with a grade of "C-" or better and a grade point average of 2.0 is required to proceed within the program.
• The Music Program's curriculum is currently under revision and may result in changes to the curriculum described below.

Approximate Expenses

Total program expenses are comprised of both College Fees and Program Specific Fees.