The Faculty of Music offers two degrees: the Bachelor of Music (Mus.Bac.) and the Bachelor of Music in Performance (Mus.Bac.Perf.) Students admitted into the Bachelor of Music in Performance begin their concentrations in first year, however, those admitted to the Bachelor of Music, with the exception of those admitted into Music Education (Classical & Jazz), Composition, and Comprehensive-Jazz enter a Common Year during which they embark on their core requirements and explore options to help determine a specific concentration in History & Theory or Comprehensive. Students intending to pursue Music Education (Classical) or Composition also have the option of beginning their concentrations in Year 2, after completing the Common Year. All students must complete a set of core requirements (Basic Music courses) comprising courses drawn from history, theory and performance. In short, this constitutes a prescribed educational foundation that everyone is required to have in common.
The Performance program aims to produce thoughtful and creative performing musicians. A clearly defined talent in a performance area is critical, as is the potential for future musical growth. Our goal is to help our students become creative, entrepreneurial performers who are able to respect and understand the traditions of music while embracing future directions. The performance curriculum is centered around private applied lessons, master classes by resident and guest teachers, large and small ensemble participation, and a wide range of performance electives. There are extensive opportunities for solo, chamber music and small ensemble performance as well as specialized courses in performance styles and literature, pedagogy, languages, music from other traditions, conducting, jazz, performance skills and the business of music. This program prepares students for graduate study and a range of career paths in music.
The U of T Organ program offers an excellent, well-rounded curriculum which provides an exceptional student experience that is flexible and personalized. Our distinguished faculty bring a wide variety of professional experience as educators, performers, entrepreneurs, and researchers to enrich the learning environment.
