These programs are intended to give a general background in music without a professional orientation. Both programs offer more flexibility than Bachelor of Music programs, including the possibility of electing 50% of the courses from areas other than Music.

Admission Requirements

Recommendation of the Faculty on the basis of an interview. The Faculty contacts each applicant regarding specific requirements and dates. Conservatory certificates are not required.

First Year

Music 030F/G , 031F/G, 049a/b, 050a/b,

Two full-course or equivalent from any Faculty

One full course equivalent from a Faculty other than Music

Ensemble (one or more of 028, 045, 051, 054, 056, 058, 068, 078, 079, 086) -- optional, by audition

^* Students who cannot demonstrate competence in theory rudiments, melody writing and elementary harmony will be required to acquire such competence, by taking Music 001a or through independent study, prior to enroling in Music 049a/b. Students who can demonstrate an advanced level of competence in harmony may be granted prerequisite standing for Music 049a/b and may enrol in Music 050a/b.

Second Year

Music 230F/G, 231F/G, 249a/b, 250a/b.

One full-course or equivalent from Music

Two full-courses or equivalent from a Faculty other than Music

Ensemble: One, or more, of Music 228, 245, 251, 254, 256, 258, 268, 278, 279, 286--optional by audition

Two full-courses or equivalent numbered 200 or above from Music Theory and Composition or Music History

One full-course or equivalent from Music

Two full-courses or equivalent from a Faculty other than Music

Ensemble (one or more of Music 328, 345, 351, 354, 356, 358, 368, 378, 379, 386) -- optional, by audition

^† Music 024 and senior courses offered by the Departments of Music Performance Studies and Music Education may not be elected but may be transferred to the BA programs if completed while the student is registered in a BMus or BMusA program.

Fourth Year (Honors Program only)

Two full-courses or equivalent numbered 200 or above from the Music Theory and Composition or Music History

One full-course or equivalent from Music

Two full-courses or equivalent from a Faculty other than Music

Ensemble (one or more of Music 428, 445, 451, 454, 456, 458, 468, 478, 479, 486) -- optional, by audition

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