📖Introduction

Capilano University is a public university located in North Vancouver, British Columbia. It was founded in 1968 and offers a range of programs including arts and sciences, business and professional studies, and education, health, and human development. The university has over 12,000 students.

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📚About the Program

The Music Diploma (Classical) Program provides a rich learning environment that nurtures the artistic and creative potential of each student. The program integrates theoretical, historical and performance studies, offering concentrations in piano, voice, guitar, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion and composition. This two-year Diploma is transferable to a Bachelor of Music Degree and provides the foundation for further studies in Music Education, Music Therapy and the Liberal Arts. Guitarist playing as part of a Music Diploma concert. Master theor Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

First Term
Total credits: 15.50

Required:
ENGL 100 University Writing Strategies 3.00 credits
MUS 100 Theory I 3.00 credits
MUS 112 Ear Training and Sight Singing I 1.50 credits
MUS 120 Music History I 3.00 credits
Choose 2.00 credits from the following list:
WMPI 100 World Music Private Instruction 2.00 credits
PMI Private Music Instruction - Concentration Instrument 100-Level 2.00 credits
Choose 2.00 credits from the following list:
ENSM 100 Choir Ensemble I 2.00 credits
ENSM 110 Instrumental Ensemble I 2.00 credits
Choose 1.00 credits from the following list:
MUS 114 Class Piano I 1.00 credits
WMPI 150 World Music Private Instruction Secondary 1.00 credits
PMI Private Music Instruction - Secondary Instrument 100-Level 1.00 credits

Second Term
Total credits: 15.50

Required:
MUS 101 Theory II 3.00 credits
MUS 113 Ear Training and Sight Singing II 1.50 credits
MUS 121 Music History II 3.00 credits
ENGL English 100-level or higher 3.00 credits
Choose 2.00 credits from the following list:
WMPI 200 World Music Private Instruction 2.00 credits
PMI Private Music Instruction - Concentration Instrument 200-Level 2.00 credits
Choose 2.00 credits from the following list:
ENSM 150 Choir Ensemble II 2.00 credits
ENSM 160 Instrumental Ensemble II 2.00 credits
Choose 1.00 credits from the following list:
MUS 115 Class Piano II 1.00 credits
WMPI 250 World Music Private Instruction Secondary 1.00 credits
PMI Private Music Instruction - Secondary Instrument 200-Level 1.00 credits

Third Term
Total credits: 15.50

Required:
MUS 200 Theory III 3.00 credits
MUS 212 Ear Training and Sight Singing III 1.50 credits
MUS 220 Music History III 3.00 credits
Elective 100-level or higher - excluding COND, ENSJ, ENSM, JAZZ, MUS, PMI and WMPI 3.00 credits
Choose 2.00 credits from the following list:
WMPI 300 World Music Private Instruction 2.00 credits
PMI Private Music Instruction - Concentration Instrument 300-Level 2.00 credits
Choose 1.00 credits from the following list:
MUS 214 Class Piano III 1.00 credits
WMPI 350 World Music Private Instruction Secondary 1.00 credits
PMI Private Music Instruction - Secondary Instrument 300-Level 1.00 credits
Choose 2.00 credits from the following list:
ENSM 200 Choir Ensemble III 2.00 credits
ENSM 210 Instrumental Ensemble III 2.00 credits

Fourth Term
Total credits: 15.50

Required:
MUS 201 Theory IV 3.00 credits
MUS 213 Ear Training and Sight Singing IV 1.50 credits
MUS 221 Music History IV 3.00 credits
Elective 100-level or higher - excluding COND, ENSJ, ENSM, JAZZ, MUS, PMI and WMPI 3.00 credits
Choose 2.00 credits from the following list:
WMPI 400 World Music Private Instruction 2.00 credits
PMI Private Music Instruction - Concentration Instrument 400-Level 2.00 credits
Choose 1.00 credits from the following list:
MUS 215 Class Piano IV 1.00 credits
WMPI 450 World Music Private Instruction Secondary 1.00 credits
PMI Private Music Instruction - Secondary Instrument 400-Level 1.00 credits
Choose 2.00 credits from the following list:
ENSM 250 Choir Ensemble IV 2.00 credits
ENSM 260 Instrumental Ensemble IV 2.00 credits

Voice concentrators are required to take MUS 122 & 123 in the year it is offered. These courses are 2 credits in total. Voice concentrators will graduate with 64.00 credits in total.
Choose from the following list:
MUS 122 Lyric Diction I 1.00 credits
MUS 123 Lyric Diction II 1.00 credits
Total program credits: 62.00

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For students who take MUS 109 to fulfill the theory requirement, please note that credits from MUS 109 cannot be counted towards completion of the Music Diploma and must be taken in addition to the required courses.

Students interested in applying to the Bachelor of Music Therapy Degree can contact the Music Department for a list of recommended courses that should be taken in addition to the Music Diploma.

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🏫About Capilano University

Capilano University is a public university located in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It was established in 1968 as a community college and became a university in 2008. Capilano University offers a wide range of undergraduate degree programs, diplomas, and certificates in fields such as business, education, health, arts and sciences, and more. It also offers English language programs for international students. The university has a diverse student body of approximately 12,000 students, including both Canadian and international students from over 80 different countries. Capilano University is known for its small class sizes, personalized learning experiences, and hands-on approach to education. The university has modern facilities including state-of-the-art classrooms, labs, and studios, as well as on-campus housing options for students. It also has a strong commitment to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

1,015 RMB

Tuition fee:

6,363 USD per year

12,726 USD in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied in English at high school or a degree
- Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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