Program Highlights

• The Penderecki String Quartet, one of the most celebrated chamber ensembles of its generation, has been in residence at Laurier since 1991.
• Every year, Laurier’s QuartetFest brings together young artists and world-renowned performers from across Canada and abroad.
• Opera Laurier puts on a production of excerpts in the fall and a full opera in the spring – popular shows that provide performing experience for vocalists and instrumentalists alike.
• Top ranking Music graduates are guaranteed admission to Laurier’s Bachelor of Education (BEd) program, as long as they meet the minimum admission requirements for the BEd program.
• Check out options to enhance your degree.

First-Year Courses

• Music and its Contexts
• Musical Skills Lab 1
• Musical Skills Lab II
• Theory I
• Theory II
• Ensemble
• Practical Study (lessons and masterclass)
• 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: low 90s.
• English at 60%.
• Successful audition.
• Interview with a faculty member.
• Theory and ear training test (equivalent to Royal Conservatory of Music Advanced Rudiments).
• 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

• musician/performer
• conductor
• composer
• music publicist
• producer
• film music editor
• teacher
• arts program administrator
• music therapist
• music/arts journalist
• sound technician
• festival coordinator/organizer
• music copywriter
• music historian