Music
Location: Dalhousie Arts Centre
6101 University Avenue, Room 514
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
Telephone: (902) 494-2418
Fax: (902) 494-2801
Email:
Music@dal.ca
Website:
http://music.dal.ca
Acting Dean
Gantar, J. BA, MA (Ljubljana), PhD (Toronto)
Chair
Servant, G. (494-2418)
Undergraduate Advisor
Stodola, L. (494-3489)
Professors
Servant, G. W., BMus (Dal), MMus, DMA (Hartt), Artist Diploma (Opernhaus Zurich)
Associate Professors
Bain, J., BMus (Wilfrid Laurier), MA (McGill), PhD (SUNY Stony Brook)
Djokic, P., BMus, MMus (Juilliard)
Stodola, L., BMus (Chicago), MMus (Juilliard)
Swanston, M., BMus (Lethbridge), PG DipMus, Opera Program (Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London, U.K.)
Warwick, J., BMus (Toronto), MA (York), PhD (UCLA)
Assistant Professors
Allen, P., BMus (Mt. Allison), MMus (Yale)
Baur, S., BA (Music) (Loyola Marymount), MA (UCLA), PhD (UCLA)
Blais, J., BMus (McGill), MMus, DMus (Montreal)
Joubert, E., BMus, MA (Toronto), DPhil (Oxford)
Instructor
Ewer, G. BMus (Dal)
Sessional Lecturers
Reach, D., BMus (Dal)
Mitchell, C.
Part-Time Instructors
Adams, G., BEd, MEd (Acadia), Masters Conducting Program Diploma (Calgary)
Bradshaw, D., BMus, MMus (Toronto)
Brownell, J., BMus (Acadia), MMus (Arizona State)
Crofts, T., BMus (Dal), MMus (New England Conservatory)
Creighton, P., BMus (Toronto)
DuBois, E., BMus (Eastman), MMus (Emporia State)
Feierabend, C., BMus (Toronto), MMus (Juilliard)
Gray, D., BMus, MMus (McGill)
Hayes Davis, L., BMus (Dal), MMus (Westminster Choir College), Opera Studies (The Hartt School)
Hoffman, A., BMus, MMus, (New England Conservatory)
Kasper, M., Artist's Diploma (Toronto)
Lemieux, S., BMus (Ottawa), MMus (Michigan)
Macmillan, S., BMus (Dal)
Myalls, T., Dip. Audio Engineer (Rec Arts Canada)
Parker, D. BMusEd (Acadia), MMus (Boston University), Artist Diploma (Toronto)
Rapson, J., BMus (Toronto)
Rothwell, I.
Sheppard, C., BMus (Dal)
Stern, J., BMus, MMus (New England Conservatory)
Torbet, J., BMus (Dal)
Walt, S., BMus (Tel Aviv)
Collaborative Pianists
Bradshaw, D., BMus, MMus (Toronto)
Myra, G., BMus (Dal)
Prichard, B., BMus (UBC), Lic. Music (Western Board)
Wahlstrom, L., BMus (Brandon), Lic. Piano (McGill)
I. Introduction
The Music Department provides a wide variety of programs for those whose demonstrated talent and specific pre-university training qualify them for specialization in Music studies. Certain classes and ensembles are available to the non-specialist student who wishes to increase both musical awareness as a listener and involvement as a performer.
The Bachelor of Music Program offers intensive professional music training which prepares students for careers or further study in many areas, including performance, composition, theory, musicology, music criticism or music education. It also offers excellent preparation for professional studies in other areas, such as law or journalism.
The 20-credit BA in Music, the Honours BA in Music, and the BA or BSc Combined Honours with Music programs provide a strong foundation for various professions where a working knowledge of music is desirable, such as librarianship, media programming and production, music industry commercial studio and electroacoustic work, arts management, recreational and therapeutic work, to name only a few.
The Combined Honours BA (Music and Theatre) combines the essential curricula of the voice and acting programs producing the potential 'triple threat' stage performer.
Elective classes for non-majors are available, some of which require no musical background or training.
A. Elective Classes for Non-Majors
Other classes in Music may be taken by special permission of the Department. Applied study (individual studio instruction) may be taken subject to an audition and available space.
B. Admission Procedures for all Music Programs
All Music programs require that candidates (including transfer students) apply to both the university and Department and audition for Applied Study. See the Department's web site at
http://music.dal.ca for the full application process. Re-audition and testing may be required if enrolment is deferred, if a program is interrupted for a year or more, or if an applied study class is not successfully completed in one academic year.
C. Ensemble Participation
All students (majors or non-majors) enroled in an applied study class (instrument or voice) must participate in a minimum of one ensemble each year as a co-requisite. Bachelor of Music students normally participate in two ensembles each year. Ensembles are chosen in accordance with instrument/program requirements and in consultation with the applied studies instructor. Please see the Department for specific guidelines and rehearsal schedules. Students register online for a non-credit Ensemble requirement and receive a Pass/Fail grade. Students enroled in applied study must successfully complete all Ensemble requirements in order to graduate.
Students should note that ensemble participation normally requires weekly rehearsals along with regularly scheduled concert performances. Since rehearsals and concerts are often in the evening, students are advised not to undertake evening commitments that could conflict with these program and class requirements.
Membership in the various ensembles is open to the university and the community by audition. Please contact the director of each ensemble (listed below) or the Department for further details.
Dalhousie Coro Collegium (G. Ewer)
Dalhousie Chamber Choir (G. Ewer)
Dalhousie Symphonic Wind Ensemble (G. Adams)
Dalhousie Chamber Orchestra (P. Djokic)
Dalhousie Jazz Ensemble (C. Mitchell)
Dalhousie Percussion Ensemble (D. Gray)
Dalhousie Opera Workshop (G. Servant, M. Swanston, N. Scott Stoddard)
Small Ensembles (staff coaches)
Collaborative Piano (staff coaches)
Dalhousie Symphony Orchestra (P. Allen)
Voice Chamber Ensemble (M. Swanston)
II. Degree Programs
A. Preparatory Classes
These classes are for those prospective Music-degree program students who demonstrate outstanding potential at their audition, but who require further training before entering first-year Music study at the university level.
Students admitted to this level are considered to be in a BA undeclared program and may take a maximum of five full-credits.
Curriculum
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| • | MUSC 1001.03: Preparatory Music Theory I |
| • | MUSC 1002.03: Preparatory Music Theory II |
| • | MUSC 1070X/Y.03: Preparatory Aural Skills |
| • | MUSC 1071X/Y.03: Preparatory Keyboard Skills |
| • | MUSC 1100X/Y.06: Preparatory Applied Study |
| • | Required Writing Class (see Degree Requirements or a list of writing classes) |
| • | Arts & Social Sciences or Science elective, one full-credit |
| • | MUSC 0022X/Y.00: Ensemble (Prep): (normally 1 ensemble, as approved by the Department and Applied Study instructor) |
Special Notes:
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| 1. | Preparatory Music classes MUSC 1001.03, MUSC 1002.03, MUSC 1070X/Y.03, MUSC 1071X/Y.03 and MUSC 1100X/Y.06, although credit classes, cannot be counted toward a Music degree program; however, they may be counted as electives in other BA or BSc degree programs. |
| 2. | Students may be asked to re-test in music theory, aural skills and keyboard skills in order to enter first-year classes. |
| 3. | The Department may count the final grade in MUSC 1100X/Y.06 as sufficient proof of readiness to enter one of the Department's degree programs, or may require a separate audition or re-audition. |
Standards for Preparatory Classes
Minimum grades for advancement to first-year Music degree studies (see Special Notes #2 and #3 above):
MUSC 1001.03 C+
MUSC 1002.03 B-
MUSC 1070X/Y.03 B-
MUSC 1071X/Y.03 B-
MUSC 1100X/Y.06 B-
B. Bachelor of Music (BMus)
The BMus is a four-year program with sixteen out of twenty credits in Music. Upon successful completion of the second year, students in good standing (minimum overall average GPA of 2.7 [B-] in 1000 and 2000-level MUSC classes) may continue with studies in the BMus General degree or may apply for one of three concentrations (Composition, Musicology or Performance: additional requirements for acceptance to the areas of concentration are listed below, including applicable standards. Please also see section 6. Standards for overall BMus grade and other requirements.
Students wishing to pursue one of the three concentrations must apply for their area by March 1 of their second year of study.
1. Common Curriculum
First Year
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| • | MUSC 1000-level Applied Study (MUSC 1101X/Y.06 to MUSC 1121X/Y.06) |
| • | MUSC 1201.03: Music Theory I |
| • | MUSC 1202.03: Music Theory II |
| • | MUSC 1270X/Y.03: Aural Skills I |
| • | MUSC 1271X/Y.03: Keyboard Skills I |
| • | MUSC 1352.03: Music History I |
| • | MUSC 1353.03: Music History II |
| • | Arts and Social Sciences or Science elective, one full credit (Writing Class elective) |
| • | MUSC 0122X/Y.00: Ensemble I: (normally 2 ensembles, as approved by the Department and Applied Study instructor) |
Second Year
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| • | MUSC 2000-level Applied Study (MUSC 2101X/Y.06 to MUSC 2121X/Y.06) |
| • | MUSC 2201.03: Music Theory III |
| • | MUSC 2202.03: Music Theory IV |
| • | MUSC 2270X/Y.03: Aural Skills II |
| • | MUSC 2271X/Y.03: Keyboard Skills II |
| • | MUSC 2352.03: Music History III |
| • | MUSC 2353.03: Music History IV: Focused Study * |
| • | Arts and Social Sciences or Science electives, 2 half credits |
| • | MUSC 0222X/Y.00: Ensemble II: (normally 2 ensembles, as approved by the Department and Applied Study instructor) |
* Voice students intending to pursue a Concentration in Performance must take MUSC 2175.03 (Lyric Diction for Singers) either in the second or third year of study, depending on the cycle of courses. If they take MUSC 2175.03 in the second year, MUSC 2353.03 (Music History IV) is deferred to year three or four, not omitted.
* Students intending to pursue a Concentration in Composition may take MUSC 2210.03 (Introduction to Composition) in the Fall semester of their second year. Students taking this option will have to defer their Fall half credit Arts and Social Sciences or Sciences elective to the Winter term of their second year, and will thus be taking two half-credit electives during this term. Also, MUSC 2353.03 (Music History IV) will be removed from the Winter term of their second year. Students accepted into Composition will replace MUSC 2353.03 with either MUSC 4353.03 (Music Since 1945) or MUSC 4362.03 (Topics in Canadian Music) during their third or fourth year. Students who are not accepted into Composition will take MUSC 2353.03 (Music History IV) in either their third or fourth year.
2. BMus General Degree
Students in good standing (minimum overall average GPA of 2.7 [B-] in 1000 and 2000-level MUSC classes) may proceed to a BMus general degree program in their third year. This program choice allows for the greatest flexibility within the BMus program offerings. It will prepare students well for advanced degrees in Music including the Bachelor of Education, as well as for a wide range of careers in music.
Students must submit a proposal for their intended graduation project (4599.03) by March 1 of the third year of study, according to Department guidelines. Students must achieve a minimum grade of 2.7 (B-) in this credit.
Third Year
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| • | MUSC 3000-level Applied Study (MUSC 3101X/Y.06 to MUSC 3121X/Y.06) |
| • | MUSC 3283.03: Modal Counterpoint OR MUSC 3284.03: Tonal Counterpoint |
| • | MUSC 3281.03: Form and Analysis I |
| • | 2 credits of Music electives |
| • | Arts and Social Sciences or Science elective, one full credit |
| • | MUSC 0322X/Y.00: Ensemble III: (normally 2 ensembles, as approved by the Department and Applied Study instructor) |
Fourth Year
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| • | MUSC 4000-level Applied Study (MUSC 4101X/Y.06 to MUSC 4121X/Y.06) |
| • | MUSC 4281.03: Form and Analysis II |
| • | MUSC 3282.03: Orchestration |
| • | MUSC 4599.03: Graduation Project |
| • | 1.5 credits of Music electives |
| • | Arts and Social Sciences or Science elective, one full credit |
| • | MUSC 0422X/Y.00: Ensemble IV: (normally 2 ensembles, as approved by the Department and Applied Study instructor) |
NOTE: Those students who are interested in pursuing a career in classroom teaching of music must complete an undergraduate degree in Music and then complete a Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree at another institution. Students are advised to consult provincial regulations for teacher certification and entrance requirements for their institution of choice, and to meet with the Music Department Student Advisor, in order to ensure optimal course selection within the BMus General degree program.
3. Concentration in Composition
Students in good standing (minimum overall average GPA of 2.7 [B-] in 1000 and 2000-level MUSC classes), along with a minimum overall average GPA of 3.3 (B+) in their Music Theory and Composition classes (
MUSC 1201,
1202,
2201 and
2210) may submit a portfolio of original music (normally prepared in the
MUSC 2210 Introduction to Composition) by March 1 of the second year to apply for admission to this concentration.
Students selected for this concentration will demonstrate outstanding abilities and potential as composers. See Department for further details concerning admission procedures.
Students who are accepted in this concentration must achieve a minimum grade of 3.3 (B+) in Composition I (MUSC 3210.03) in order to remain in the concentration. Students must achieve a minimum grade of 2.7 (B-) in both MUSC 4210.03 and in MUSC 4299.03.
Third Year
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| • | MUSC 3000-level Applied Study (MUSC 3101X/Y.06 to MUSC 3121X/Y.06) |
| • | MUSC 3210X/Y.06: Composition I |
| • | MUSC 3283.03: Modal Counterpoint or MUSC 3284.03: Tonal Counterpoint |
| • | MUSC 3281.03: Form and Analysis I |
| • | MUSC 3282.03: Orchestration |
| • | MUSC 4280.03: Contemporary Techniques |
| • | Arts and Social Sciences or Science elective, one full credit. |
| • | MUSC 0322X/Y.00: Ensemble III: (normally 2 ensembles, as approved by the Department and Applied Study instructor) |
Fourth Year
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| • | MUSC 4210X/Y.06: Composition II |
| • | MUSC 4353.03: Music Since 1945 or MUSC 4362.03: Topics in Canadian Music (replacing MUSC 2353.03 Music History IV) |
| • | MUSC 4281.03: Form and Analysis II |
| • | MUSC 3660.03: Introduction to Music and Sound Technology |
| • | MUSC 3661.03: Electroacoustic Music |
| • | MUSC 4299X/Y.03: Area Graduation Requirement (Composition) |
| • | Arts and Social Sciences or Science elective, one full credit. |
| • | Music elective, .5 credit |
4. Concentration in Musicology
Students in good standing (minimum overall average GPA of 2.7 [B-] in 1000 and 2000-level MUSC classes) must submit two writing samples by March 1 of the second year to apply for admission to this concentration.
Students selected for this concentration will demonstrate outstanding abilities and potential as musicologists. See Department for further details concerning admission procedures.
Students who are accepted in this concentration must achieve a minimum grade of 2.7 (B-) in the graduation requirement MUSC 4399.03.
Third Year
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| • | MUSC 3000-level Applied Study (MUSC 3101X/Y.06 to MUSC 3121X/Y.06) |
| • | MUSC 3283.03: Modal Counterpoint or 3284.03: Tonal Counterpoint |
| • | MUSC 3281.03: Form and Analysis I |
| • | MUSC 4353.03: Music since 1945 |
| • | MUSC 0322X/Y.00: Ensemble III: (normally 2 ensembles, as approved by the Department and Applied Study instructor) |
Fourth Year
Also in the third and fourth years (5.5 credits)
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| • | 1.5 credits of Music electives (any choice, but students are strongly encouraged to take MUSC 3282.03 Orchestration) |
| • | The equivalent of 2 full credits to be chosen from Musicology electives |
| • | 1 credit of any introductory language course (X/Y.06). In a case where a student already has a second language, he or she can be directed towards a third language or to a full credit of literature courses in the second language (e.g., FREN 2021.03: Langue et culture together with FREN 2201.03: Introduction ? la litt?rature for a French-speaking student). |
| • | One of: HIST 1004X/Y.06: Introduction to European History or HIST 1862X/Y.06: North American Experiences |
5. Concentration in Performance
Students in good standing (minimum overall average GPA of 2.7 [B-] in 1000 and 2000-level MUSC classes), along with a minimum grade of 3.3 (B+) in their 1000 and 2000-level Applied Study may audition at the end of second year to apply for admission to this concentration.
Students selected for this concentration will demonstrate outstanding abilities and potential as performers. See Department for further details concerning admission procedures.
Students who are accepted in this concentration must achieve a minimum grade of 3.3 (B+) in third year Performance Concentration Applied Study (MUSC 3701.06 to 3721.06) and in the Third Year performance recital (MUSC 3199.03) in order to remain in the concentration. Students must achieve a minimum grade of 2.7 [B-] in their fourth year Performance Concentration Applied Study (MUSC 4701.06 to 4721.06) and in their Fourth Year performance recital (4199.03).
Third Year
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| • | MUSC-3000 level Performance Concentration Applied Study (MUSC 3701X/Y.06 to MUSC 3721X/Y.06) |
| • | MUSC 3199X/Y.03: Half-Recital (Year III Performance) |
| • | MUSC 3283.03: Modal Counterpoint or 3284.03: Tonal Counterpoint |
| • | MUSC 3281.03: Form and Analysis I |
| • | MUSC 0322X/Y.00: Ensemble III: (normally 2 ensembles, as approved by the Department and Applied Study instructor) |
Fourth Year
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| • | MUSC 4000-level Performance Concentration Applied Study (MUSC 4701X/Y.06 to MUSC 4721X/Y.06) |
| • | MUSC 4199X/Y.03: Area Graduation Requirement (Performance: Recital) |
| • | MUSC 4281.03: Form and Analysis II |
| • | MUSC 0422X/Y.00: Ensemble IV: (normally 2 ensembles, as approved by the Department and Applied Study instructor) |
Although not required, students in Performance are encouraged to take MUSC 3282.03, Orchestration, as one of their Music electives.
Also in the third and fourth years, according to idiom:
Voice (5.5 credits):
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| • | MUSC 3176.03: Principles of Vocal Pedagogy |
| • | MUSC 3177.03: Vocal Literature |
| • | MUSC 3314.03: History of Opera |
| • | 1.5 credits Music elective, any choice |
| • | MUSC 2175.03 Lyric Diction for Singers, taken in year 2 or 3, depending on cycle with Pedagogy/Literature |
| • | 2 full credits Arts and Social Sciences or Science electives (at least one Arts and Social Sciences or Science elective taken over the 4-year program must be an Introductory Language course: either Italian, German or French) |
Piano (5.5 credits):
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| • | MUSC 3186.03: Piano Pedagogy |
| • | MUSC 3355.03: The Piano and its Literature |
| • | 2.5 full credits Music electives, any choice; however, if offered, students should take: |
| • | MUSC 3353.03: Chamber Music Literature |
| • | 2 full credits Arts and Social Sciences or Science electives |
Strings (5.5 credits):
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| • | 3.5 credits Music electives, any choice; however, if offered, students should take: |
| • | MUSC 3160.03: Conducting |
| • | MUSC 3353.03: Chamber Music Literature |
| • | 2 full credits Arts and Social Sciences or Science electives |
Guitar (5.5 credits):
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| • | MUSC 3308.06: Modern Guitar |
| • | MUSC 4170.03: Improvisation Techniques and Practices |
| • | 2 full credits Music electives, any choice |
| • | 2 full credits Arts and Social Sciences or Science electives |
Saxophone (5.5 credits):
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| • | MUSC 4170X/Y.03: Improvisation Techniques and Practices |
| • | MUSC 2020.03: The History of Jazz |
| • | 2.5 credits Music electives, any choice |
| • | 2 full credits Arts and Social Sciences or Science electives |
Wind and brass instruments, percussion (5.5 credits):
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| • | 3.5 Music electives, any choice |
| • | 2 full credits Arts and Social Sciences or Science electives |
6. BMus Standards
Students may not enrol in the Bachelor of Music Graduation Requirement classes (
MUSC 4199-
MUSC 4599) until the fourth year of the Program.
Students must achieve an average minimum overall GPA of 2.7 (B-) in MUSC classes beyond the 1000-level in order to graduate with a BMus degree. Students must achieve a minimum grade of C in 1000-level applied study in order to advance to 2000-level Applied Study. Grades in MUSC classes beyond the 1000-level must be C or better in order to count toward the BMus degree.
See also the sections above for specific standards regarding Areas of Concentration.
C. BA with Combined Honours in Music and Theatre
The Departments of Music and Theatre offer a highly specialized four-year BA with a Combined Honours in Music and Theatre which blends the principal classes of the Bachelor of Music concentration in voice with Theatre classes in Acting and Improvisation, Dance and Movement. Students must audition for both the Music and Theatre Departments: a maximum of five students will be selected for entrance into the program each year. The graduate of this program will advance toward a professional career in the performing arts equipped with a solid "triple sensation" foundation in music and theatre.
Students must successfully complete the audition/entrance tests for the first year of the Music Program, and have an interview with the Theatre Department. Permission to continue in this program is subject to a successful completion of THEA 1800X/Y.06 and the securing of a place in THEA 2800X/Y.06.
Students planning to take this program must advise the Theatre Department Student Advisor.
To qualify for graduation a student must participate by having a significant role in at least one staged musical production (either an integral part of DalTheatre Productions or the Opera Workshop) and also must submit a comprehensive essay on an aspect of musical theatre.
In addition to the Departmental requirements listed below, students must satisfy the requirements outlined in the Degree Requirements section, page 40 of this calendar.
NOTE: Students having to withdraw from this Program through failure to achieve the required standards in Theatre classes must re-audition if desiring a degree program in Music. Students having to withdraw from this Program through failure to achieve the required standards in Music classes must re-apply to the Department of Theatre if desiring a degree program in Theatre.
First year
Second year
Third year
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| • | MUSC 3101X/Y.06: Voice III |
| • | MUSC 3319X/Y.06/THEA 3010X/Y.06: The History of Musical Theatre |
| • | THEA 3800X/Y.06: Acting III |
| • | THEA 3820X/Y.06: Dance & Movement III |
| • | Arts & Social Science: One of 1000-level Life or Physical Science, Social Science, or Language Class Requirement (see Degree Requirements, p. 40 of this Calendar) |
| • | MUSC 0322X/Y.00: Ensemble III: (normally Chamber Choir/Opera Workshop) |
Fourth year
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| • | MUSC 4101X/Y.06: Voice IV |
| • | THEA 4800X/Y.06: Acting IV |
| • | THEA 4840X/Y.06: Advanced Performance Techniques |
| • | Arts & Social Science: Two remaining 1000-level Life or Physical Science, Social Science, or Language Class Requirement (see Degree Requirements, p. 40 of this Calendar) |
| • | MUSC 0422X/Y.00: Ensemble IV: (normally Chamber Choir/Opera Workshop) |
Honours Music and Theatre students will be awarded the 21st credit for their satisfactory participation in a DalTheatre or Opera Workshop production.
D. 20-credit BA with Honours in Music
In addition to the Departmental requirements listed below, students must satisfy the requirements outlined in the College of Arts and Science Degree Requirements section beginning on page 70 of this calendar. Students must successfully complete an audition/entrance tests.
Departmental Requirements
First year (5.0 credits):
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| • | MUSC 1000-level Applied Study (MUSC 1101X/Y.06 to 1121X/Y.06) |
| • | MUSC 1201.03: Music Theory I |
| • | MUSC 1202.03: Music Theory II |
| • | MUSC 1270X/Y.03: Aural Skills I |
| • | MUSC 1271X/Y.03: Keyboard Skills I |
| • | One full credit Arts and Social Sciences Writing Class |
| • | One full credit Arts and Social Sciences or Science elective |
| • | MUSC 0122X/Y.00: Ensemble I: (normally 1 ensemble, as approved by the Department and Applied Study instructor) |
Second year (5.0 credits):
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| • | MUSC 2000-level Applied Study (MUSC 2101X/Y.06 to 2121X/Y.06) |
| • | MUSC 2270X/Y.03: Aural Skills II |
| • | MUSC 2271X/Y.03: Keyboard Skills II |
| • | MUSC 2201.03: Music Theory III |
| • | MUSC 2202.03: Music Theory IV |
| • | 2 full credits Arts and Sciences or Science electives (see Degree Requirements for the College of Arts and Science) |
| • | MUSC 0222X/Y.00: Ensemble II: (normally 1 ensemble, as approved by the Department and Applied Study instructor) |
Additional Music Requirements
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| • | MUSC 1352.03: Music History I (recommended during 2nd year) |
| • | MUSC 1353.03: Music History II |
| • | MUSC 2352.03: Music History III |
| • | MUSC 4399.03: Graduation Requirement (Thesis) |
| • | 5 to 7 full credits Music electives, at least 3 above the 2000-level |
E. Bachelor of Arts (Combined Honours Program
Bachelor of Science (Combined Honours Program)
Students may enrol in either of these combined honours programs with the joint approval of the Music Department and the department of the allied subject (in compliance with the Combined Honours requirements detailed in the
Degree Requirements section of this calendar). Students must successfully complete an audition/entrance tests.
Departmental Requirements
1000-level
Additional Music Requirements:
At least 4 credits in Music above the 1000-level, at least 2 of which must be at the 3000- or 4000-level. Among these, one half-credit additional class in Musicology must be completed (chosen from
MUSC 2352.03,
2353.03,
4353.03).
NOTE: Students considering Honours programs must meet with the Music Department Student Advisor as soon as possible in their program, and no later than their second year of studies. For Combined Honours programs, students must consult with Advisors in BOTH departments for application procedures and deadlines. Students may apply for most honours programs before registering for the second year. Application forms are available from departments, at the Registrar's Office, or at http://www.registrar.dal.ca/forms.
F. 20-credit BA with Major in Music
In addition to the Departmental requirements listed below, students must satisfy the requirements outlined in the College of Arts and Science Degree Requirements section, beginning on page 70 of this calendar. Students must successfully complete an audition/entrance tests.
Departmental Requirements
first year (5.0 credits):
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| • | MUSC 1000-level Applied Study (MUSC 1101X/Y.06 to 1121X/Y.06) |
| • | MUSC 1201.03: Music Theory I |
| • | MUSC 1202.03: Music Theory II |
| • | MUSC 1270X/Y.03: Aural Skills I |
| • | MUSC 1271X/Y.03: Keyboard Skills I |
| • | One full credit Arts and Social Sciences Writing Class |
| • | One full credit Arts and Social Sciences or Science elective |
| • | MUSC 0122X/Y.00: Ensemble I: (normally 1 ensemble, as approved by the Department and Applied Study instructor) |
Second year (5.0 credits):
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| • | MUSC 2000-level Applied Study (MUSC 2101X/Y.06 to 2121X/Y.06) |
| • | MUSC 2270X/Y.03: Aural Skills II |
| • | MUSC 2271X/Y.03: Keyboard Skills II |
| • | MUSC 2201.03: Music Theory III |
| • | MUSC 2202.03: Music Theory IV |
| • | 2 full credits Arts and Social Sciences or Science electives |
| • | 0222X/Y.00: Ensemble II: (normally 1 ensemble, as approved by the Department and Applied Study instructor) |
Additional Music Requirements:
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| • | MUSC 1352.03: Music History I (recommended during 2nd year) |
| • | MUSC 1353.03: Music History II |
| • | MUSC 2352.03: Music History III |
| • | 3 to 5.5 full credit Music electives, at least 3 above the 2000-level. |
G. 20-credit BA with Double Major
In addition to the Department requirements below, students must satisfy the requirements outlined in the College of Arts and Science Degree Requirements section, beginning on page 70 of this calendar. The major subject with the most advanced credits appears first on the record.
Department Requirements
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| a. | Music as First Subject: Students must satisfy the department requirements as listed for the 20-credit BA with Major in Music (section F. above), including 1000 and 2000-level applied study. Students must successfully complete an audition/entrance tests. Please consult with the department for details. |
| b. | Music as Second Subject: There are no specific department requirements if Music is the second subject in a Double Major program. Applied study may be taken (subject to audition) but is not required. Testing may be required for certain other music classes. Please consult with the department for details. |
H. Cooperative Degree Programs with the University of King's College
The following degree programs are offered in cooperation with the University of King's College: Bachelor of Music with King's Foundation Year (FYP), Bachelor of Journalism with Music History Option; and Bachelor of Arts combined honours in Contemporary Studies. Students may also pursue a 20-credit BA and an honours BA through the University of King's College. Please consult the University of King's College (Office of the Registrar) for further information including curriculum and registration details.
III. Class Descriptions
NOTE: Not all classes are offered every year. Please consult the current timetable to determine current offerings.
MUSC 1001.03: Preparatory Music Theory I.
MUSC 1002.03: Preparatory Music Theory II.
MUSC 1020.03: Listening to Classical Music.
MUSC 1021.03: Listening Beyond the Classics.
MUSC 1070X/Y.03: Preparatory Aural Skills.
MUSC 1071X/Y.03: Preparatory Keyboard Skills.
MUSC 1080.03: Voice Clinic for the Theatre I.
MUSC 1081.03: Voice Clinic for the Theatre II.
MUSC 1100X/Y.06: Preparatory Applied Study.
MUSC 1000-level Applied Study
Individual studio instruction. May be taken as elective class subject to audition and available space. Please note that all applied study classes require an audition. Please contact the Department for audition dates or visit website
http://music.dal.ca. Auxiliary fees apply. Co-requisite ensemble participation is required. Students must achieve a minimum grade of C in first year applied study in order to advance to second year applied study.
NOTE: Students taking any of the above classes must register in both X and Y in consecutive terms; credit will be given only if both are completed consecutively.
MUSC 1201.03: Music Theory I.
MUSC 1202.03: Music Theory II.
MUSC 1270X/Y.03: Aural Skills I.
MUSC 1271X/Y.03: Keyboard Skills I.
MUSC 1352.03: Music History I.
MUSC 1353.03: Music History II.
MUSC 2007X/Y.06: The Guitar: History and Techniques.
MUSC 2008X/Y.06: Modern Guitar.
MUSC 2018.03: Popular Music Until 1960.
MUSC 2019.03: The Rock'n'Roll Era and Beyond.
MUSC 2020.03: The History of Jazz.
MUSC 2022X/Y.06: The Art and Science of Drumming.
MUSC 2000-level Applied Study
Individual studio instruction. May be taken as elective class subject to audition and available space. Please note that all applied study classes require an audition. Please contact the Department for audition dates or visit website
http://music.dal.ca. Auxiliary fees apply. Co-requisite ensemble participation is required.
NOTE: Students taking any of the above classes must register in both X and Y in consecutive terms; credit will be given only if both are completed consecutively.
MUSC 2130.06: Jazz Dance I (Spring Session Only).
MUSC 2164.03: Special Topics: Applied Study.
MUSC 2175X/Y.03: Lyric Diction for Singers.
MUSC 2201.03: Music Theory III.
MUSC 2202.03: Music Theory IV.
MUSC 2210.03: Introduction to Composition.
MUSC 2270X/Y.03: Aural Skills II.
MUSC 2271X/Y.03: Keyboard Skills II.
MUSC 2352.03: Music History III.
MUSC 2353.03: Music History IV: Focused Study.
MUSC 2600X/Y.06: Recording Studio Techniques.
MUSC 3000-level Applied Study
Individual studio instruction. May be taken as elective class subject to audition and available space. Please note that all applied study classes require an audition. Please contact the Department for audition dates or visit website
http://music.dal.ca. Auxiliary fees apply. Co-requisite ensemble participation is required.
MUSC 3000-level Performance Concentration Applied Study
Individual studio instruction for students in the BMus Performance Concentration. Please note that acceptance to the Performance Concentration applied study requires a written application, audition, and permission of the Department. Auditions take place at the conclusion of the second year of the Bachelor of Music program. Auxiliary fees apply. Co-requisite ensemble participation is required.
MUSC 3060.03/3660.03: Introduction to Music and Sound Technology.
MUSC 3061.03/3661.03: Electroacoustic Music.
MUSC 3066.03: Women, Gender and Music.
MUSC 3130.06: Jazz Dance II (Spring Session Only).
MUSC 3161.03: Choral Techniques.
MUSC 3176.03: Principles of Vocal Pedagogy.
MUSC 3177.03: Vocal Literature.
MUSC 3186.03: Piano Pedagogy.
MUSC 3199X/Y.03: Half - Recital.
MUSC 3210X/Y.06: Composition I.
MUSC 3281.03: Form and Analysis I.
MUSC 3282.03: Orchestration.
MUSC 3283.03: Modal Counterpoint.
MUSC 3284.03: Tonal Counterpoint.
MUSC 3308X/Y.06: Modern Guitar.
MUSC 3314.03: History of Opera.
MUSC 3319X/Y.06: The History of Musical Theatre.
MUSC 3353.03: Chamber Music Literature.
MUSC 3355.03: The Piano and its Literature.
MUSC 3450.03: Introduction to the Principles of Music in the Elementary School.
MUSC 3480X/Y.03: Band Instruments.
MUSC 4000-level Applied Study
Individual studio instruction. May be taken as elective class subject to audition and available space. Please note that all applied study classes require an audition. Please contact the Department for audition dates or visit website
http://music.dal.ca. Auxiliary fees apply. Co-requisite ensemble participation is required.
MUSC 4000-level Performance Concentration Applied Study
Individual studio instruction for students in the BMus Performance Concentration. Please note that acceptance to the Performance Concentration applied study requires a written application, audition, and permission of the Department. Auditions take place at the conclusion of the second year of the Bachelor of Music program. Auxiliary fees apply. Co-requisite ensemble participation is required.
MUSC 4150X/Y.06: Advanced Applied Study.
MUSC 4170X/Y.03: Improvisation Techniques and Practices.
MUSC 4190X/Y.06: Symphony Apprenticeship.
MUSC 4199X/Y.03: Area Graduation Requirement (Performance: Recital).
MUSC 4210X/Y.06: Composition II.
MUSC 4280.03: Contemporary Techniques.
MUSC 4281.03: Form and Analysis II.
MUSC 4283.03: Early Music Analysis.
MUSC 4285.03: Late 19th Century Chromaticism.
MUSC 4299X/Y.03: Area Graduation Requirement (Composition Recital).
MUSC 4353.03: Music Since 1945.
MUSC 4354.03: Popular Music Analysis.
MUSC 4355.03: Narrative Strategies in Nineteenth-Century Music: Gender, Identity, and Social Politics.
MUSC 4361.03: Topics in Musicology I.
MUSC 4362.03: Topics in Canadian Music.
MUSC 4363.03: Topics in Musicology II.
MUSC 4364.03: Topics in Music.
MUSC 4365.03: Topics in Musicology I.
MUSC 4366.03: Topics in Music.
MUSC 4367.03: Topics in Musicology II.
MUSC 4368.03: Special Studies.
MUSC 4369.03: Special Studies.
MUSC 4399X/Y.03: Graduation Requirement (Thesis).
MUSC 4450.03: Introduction to the Principles of Music Instruction in the Secondary School.
MUSC 4599X/Y.03: Graduation Project.
