Bachelor of Arts in Music (Honours) and Bachelor of Education (Primary/Junior)

Our music degree programs have been carefully designed to offer students a fine balance between academic and performance courses. As a student, you will explore the various dimensions of music through courses taught by teachers of national and international stature as well as receive mentorship opportunities from seasoned musicians and professionals in the field. As a music student, you will have the opportunity to take courses in: Performance, Theory, Conducting, Composition, Orchestration, Canadian Music, World Music, Pedagogy.
It is our goal to develop your talent as both a soloist and a collaborative musician, and cultivate your creativity by exposing you to diverse musical genres, traditions, and innovations. Instruction is available in all orchestral instruments as well as: Classical Guitar, Piano, Voice, Saxophone, Organ. You will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of music ensembles such as: Vocal Ensemble, Chamber Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, New Music Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble. Our strong community connections open the door to academic and professional opportunities with the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra, New Music North, Consortium Aurora Borealis, and more. You will be able to share your talent and develop your professional skills as you progress through the program.

Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD),
or Completion of Grade 12 and the Secondary School Diploma,
A minimum of 6 Grade 12U or M courses, or equivalent, including program specific prerequisite courses,
A minimum 70%* overall final average
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme applicants who achieve their diploma with a total score of at least 24 may be eligible for admission. Three Higher Level subjects must be completed. Prerequisite courses can be presented at either Standard Level or Higher Level. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission. Some of our competitive programs may require a total score greater than 24.

Successful graduation from an academic secondary school program or equivalent (For most countries, the same academic preparation as is required for university entrance in that country is required for consideration. Refer to Admission Requirements by Country.)
Program-Specific Prerequisite courses completed at the senior level (e.g. Grade 12),
Equivalent of a minimum 70% overall final average (Canadian)

IELTS - Minimum Score - 6.5 (no individual score less than 6.0).
TOEFL - Minimum Score for Internet Based Test (iBT) - 80 (no component score less than 19).
Minimum Score for Computer Based Test (cBT) - 213 (no component score less than 17.
Minimum Score for Paper Based Test (pBT) when Speaking is present - 550 (no component score less than 50.
DuoLingo English Test - Minimum Score: 110
The revised pBT is not accepted as Speaking is no longer a category.