Program Highlights

• Laurier is the only university in Canada to offer an undergraduate program in Community Music.
• Flexible in course requirements, you will have enough room to pursue a minor or double degree in an area outside of the Faculty of Music.
• Many courses have been designed by recent graduates of our Master of Arts in Community Music program, meaning course content is fresh and innovative.
• In 2013, Laurier was voted Canada’s Best Music Campus by CBC Radio.
• Throughout all four years you will be performing, learning and improving your musicianship. Small group instruction and large ensemble work is available to all students.
• Laurier hosted the first North American Community Music Conference.
• Check out options to enhance your degree.

First-Year Courses

• Music and its Contexts
• Introduction to Community Music
• Foundations of Popular and Commercial Music
• Musicianship I
• Musicianship II
• Community Music Ensemble
• Class Voice
• Class Drumming
• 1.5 electives

Admission Requirements

We encourage applicants of all academic backgrounds to apply.

Ontario High School Curriculum

• Minimum admission range: 75%.
• Competitive admission range, based on last year’s admitted students: high 80s.
• English at 60%.
• Successful audition.
• Interview with a faculty member.
• Theory and ear training test (equivalent to Royal Conservatory of Music Advanced Rudiments).
• Aural skills assessment.
• Optional portfolio of compositions.
• View more information about applying and auditioning.

Other Curriculums

Visit our admission requirements section to find specific requirements for international curriculums, other Canadian curriculums, transfer students and more.

Careers

• classroom/private teacher
• community ensemble leader (choir/bands)
• music therapist
• arts administrators
• music program/event directors