In the Music Diploma Program, students get private lessons in their chosen instrument or voice, and take classes in music theory and history, performing ensembles, and class piano (for those not majoring on a keyboard instrument). Students may also choose to take other music electives. Upon successful completion of all program requirements, students receive a Diploma in Performing Arts – Music, which transfers to a number of university degree programs.
Course | Title | Credits |
MUSC 1110 | Theory of Tonal Music I | 3 |
MUSC 1120 | History of Western Music I: Introduction | 3 |
Elective | Any university-transferable Music or non-music course | 3 |
Applied options - | Choose 6 credits from the following: | 6 |
MUSC 1113 | Introduction to Composition I | 2 |
MUSC 1114 | Contemporary Instrumental Improvisation I | 1.5 |
MUSC 1115 | Ear Training and Sight Singing I | 3 |
MUSC 1116 | Class Piano I | 2 |
MUSC 1130 | Concert Band I | 2 |
MUSC 1134 | Chamber Ensemble I | 1 |
MUSC 1135 | Beginning Instrumental Ensemble I | 1.5 |
MUSC 1137 | Jazz Ensemble I | 1.5 |
MUSC 1140 | Chorus I | 2 |
MUSC 1144 | Chorale I | 2 |
MUSC 1145 | Beginning Choral Ensemble I | 1.5 |
MUSC 1150 | Studio Instruction - Performance (1hr) I | 3 |
MUSC 1152 | Studio Instruction - General (1hr) I | 3 |
MUSC 1153 | Studio Instruction - General (1/2 hr) I | 2 |
MUSC 1157 | Keyboard Accompanying I | 1 |
MUSC 1177 | Fusion Band I | 1.5 |
MUSC 1182 | Introduction to Music Technology | 3 |
MUSC 1184 | Percussion Ensemble I | 1.5 |
MUSC 1185 | Guitar Ensemble I | 1.5 |
MUSC 1186 | Popular Guitar-Voice Basics I | 1.5 |
Total credits | 15 |
Course | Title | Credits |
Academic options - | Choose 6 credits from the following: | 6 |
MUSC 1210 | Theory of Tonal Music II | 3 |
MUSC 1220 | History of Western Music II: Classic / Romantic | 3 |
MUSC 2420 | History of Western Music IV: Early Music | 3 |
PEFA 3136 | History of Popular Music | 3 |
PEFA 3236 | World Music | 3 |
ENGL | Any university-transferable ENGL course | 3 |
Applied options - | Choose 6 credits from the following: | 6 |
MUSC 1162 | Keyboard Harmony I | 1.5 |
MUSC 1163 | Class Brass | 2 |
MUSC 1164 | Class Percussion | 2 |
MUSC 1182 | Introduction to Music Technology | 3 |
MUSC 1213 | Introduction to Composition II | 2 |
MUSC 1214 | Contemporary Instrumental Improvisation II | 1.5 |
MUSC 1215 | Ear Training and Sight Singing II | 3 |
MUSC 1216 | Class Piano II | 2 |
MUSC 1230 | Concert Band II | 2 |
MUSC 1234 | Chamber Ensemble II | 1 |
MUSC 1235 | Beginning Instrumental Ensemble II | 1.5 |
MUSC 1237 | Jazz Ensemble II | 1.5 |
MUSC 1240 | Chorus II | 2 |
MUSC 1244 | Chorale II | 2 |
MUSC 1245 | Beginning Choral Ensemble II | 1.5 |
MUSC 1250 | Studio Instruction - Performance (1hr) II | 3 |
MUSC 1252 | Studio Instruction - General (1hr) II | 3 |
MUSC 1253 | Studio Instruction - General (1/2hr) II | 2 |
MUSC 1257 | Keyboard Accompanying II | 1 |
MUSC 1277 | Fusion Band II | 1.5 |
MUSC 1284 | Percussion Ensemble II | 1.5 |
MUSC 1285 | Guitar Ensemble II | 1.5 |
MUSC 1286 | Popular Guitar-Voice Basics II | 1.5 |
Total credits | 15 |
Course | Title | Credits |
Academic options - | Choose 6 credits from the following: | 6 |
MUSC 2310 | Theory of Tonal Music III | 3 |
MUSC 2312 | Contemporary Popular Theory I | 3 |
MUSC 2320 | History of Western Music III: Music since 1900 | 3 |
Elective | Any university-transferable Music or non-music course | 3 |
Applied options - | Choose 6 credits from the following: | 6 |
MUSC 1113 | Introduction to Composition I | 2 |
MUSC 1182 | Introduction to Music Technology | 3 |
MUSC 1186 | Popular Guitar-Voice Basics I | 1.5 |
MUSC 2177 | Fusion Band III | 1.5 |
MUSC 2314 | Contemporary Instrumental Improvisation III | 1.5 |
MUSC 2315 | Ear Training and Sight Singing III | 3 |
MUSC 2316 | Class Piano III | 2 |
MUSC 2330 | Concert Band III | 2 |
MUSC 2334 | Chamber Ensemble III | 1 |
MUSC 2337 | Jazz Ensemble III | 1.5 |
MUSC 2340 | Chorus III | 2 |
MUSC 2344 | Chorale III | 2 |
MUSC 2350 | Studio Instruction - Performance (1hr) III | 3 |
MUSC 2352 | Studio Instruction - General (1hr) III | 3 |
MUSC 2353 | Studio Instruction - General (1/2hr) III | 2 |
MUSC 2357 | Keyboard Accompanying III | 1 |
MUSC 2384 | Percussion Ensemble III | 1.5 |
MUSC 2385 | Guitar Ensemble III | 1.5 |
Total credits | 15 |
Course | Title | Credits |
Academic options - | Choose 6 credits from the following: | 6 |
MUSC 2410 | Theory of Tonal Music IV | 3 |
MUSC 2412 | Contemporary Popular Theory II | 3 |
MUSC 1220 | History of Western Music II: Classic / Romantic | 3 |
MUSC 2420 | History of Western Music IV: Early Music | 3 |
PEFA 3136 | Introduction to Popular Music | 3 |
PEFA 3236 | World Music | 3 |
Elective | Any university-transferable Music or non-music course | 3 |
Applied options - | Choose 6 credits from the following: | 6 |
MUSC 1163 | Class Brass | 2 |
MUSC 1164 | Class Percussion | 2 |
MUSC 1182 | Introduction to Music Technology | 3 |
MUSC 1213 | Introduction to Composition II | 2 |
MUSC 1262 | Keyboard Harmony II | 1.5 |
MUSC 1286 | Popular Guitar-Voice Basics II | 1.5 |
MUSC 2414 | Contemporary Instrumental Improvisation IV | 1.5 |
MUSC 2415 | Ear Training and Sight Singing IV | 3 |
MUSC 2416 | Class Piano IV | 2 |
MUSC 2430 | Concert Band IV | 2 |
MUSC 2437 | Jazz Ensemble IV | 1.5 |
MUSC 2434 | Chamber Ensemble IV | 1 |
MUSC 2277 | Fusion Band IV | 1.5 |
MUSC 2440 | Chorus IV | 2 |
MUSC 2444 | Chorale IV | 2 |
MUSC 2450 | Studio Instruction - Performance (1hr) IV | 3 |
MUSC 2452 | Studio Instruction - General (1hr) IV | 3 |
MUSC 2453 | Studio Instruction - General (1/2 hr) IV | 2 |
MUSC 2457 | Keyboard Accompanying IV | 1 |
MUSC 2484 | Percussion Ensemble IV | 1.5 |
MUSC 2485 | Guitar Ensemble IV | 1.5 |
Total credits | 15 |
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Many Music Diploma graduates transfer to university to pursue careers as public school music teachers. The diploma program also provides a basis for further studies directed towards performance, musicology, composition, private teaching, music technology and other careers in music.
Program Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this program and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the program, consider the previous version as the applicable version.
UT and Basic Musicianship Program students are expected to take all the required music courses each semester: Theory, Ear Training, History, Ensemble and Private Lessons. Students whose concentration instrument is not piano must also take Class Piano unless they have achieved Grade 7 RCMT level or higher.
English and other non-music electives required for the credential do not need to be taken in the same semester as the Music courses.
Students may take some music courses on a part-time basis subject to course prerequisites and seat availability. Private music lessons are not available to part-time students.
Music courses run during the day with some evening requirements in ensemble rehearsals and performances. Students may also have to take an elective in the evening.
Private lessons are available only to students enrolled full-time in the University Transfer Music or Basic Musicianship Program. The concentration instrument is the student's main instrument of study. All instruments in the Western Classical Music tradition are available for study. Secondary private lessons are available on a limited basis with permission of the Music Coordinator.
When offered a full-time seat in this program a non-refundable, non-transferable $350 tuition deposit is required.