The Non-degree in Performance Major at
Selkirk College
is a
2
years
long
program for international students,
taught in English.
📖Introduction
Selkirk College is a public college located in Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada. It offers a variety of certificate, diploma, and degree programs in areas such as arts, business, health, trades, and technology. With a focus on applied learning, Selkirk College provides students with practical skills and knowledge to succeed in their chosen fields. The college is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that promotes personal growth and academic achievement.
Achieve high proficiency on your principle instrument, and take advantage of many opportunities to perform.
As a performance major, emphasis is put on achieving a high level of proficiency on your principal instrument and experience in a wide range of styles will give you the skills necessary to be an effective member of any ensemble. Students perform in a variety of performance venues ranging in size from intimate jazz clubs and restaurants to large auditoriums and theatres.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion students will be able to:
synthesize and integrate knowledge of contemporary and traditional styles into musical interpretation.
synthesize and integrate knowledge of posture, breathing, and instrumental technique into their daily practice routines.
demonstrate technical proficiency on their principal instrument.
sight read music in a variety of styles.
play music in a variety of contemporary and traditional styles.
play in ensembles of varying size, instrumentation, and stylistic orientation.
improvise using knowledge of musical styles and harmonic practices.
rehearse and perform a recital.
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Performance Major Program at a Glance LENGTH 2 years (including your core first year) ACCREDITATION Diploma DELIVERY MODE On Campus CAMPUS Tenth Street INTAKE DATES Fall Program Overview Admission Requirements Courses (active tab) Tuition & Fees Find Out More Program Courses Term 3 ShowMUSC100C - Music Forum C ShowMUSC250 - Private Lesson III ShowMUSC264 - Instrumental Lab III ShowMUSC274 - Contemporary Harmony III ShowMUSC280 - Ear Training III ShowMUSC290 - The Business of Music ShowMUSC256 - Stage Performance Techniques I ShowMUSC258 - Ensemble III ShowMUSC272 - Improvisation I Choose one of the following elective courses ShowMUSC162 - Instrumental Lab I ShowMUSC268 - Songwriting I ShowMUSC282 - Film Scoring I ShowMUSC284 - Composition I ShowMUSC288 - Advanced MIDI Applications I Term 4 ShowMUSC100D - Music Forum D ShowMUSC251B - Directed Studies / Mentorship ShowMUSC265 - Instrumental Lab IV ShowMUSC275 - Contemporary Harmony IV ShowMUSC281 - Ear Training IV ShowMUSC257 - Stage Performance Techniques II ShowMUSC259 - Ensemble IV ShowMUSC273 - Advanced Improvisation II Choose one of the following elective courses ShowMUSC163 - Instrumental Lab II ShowMUSC262 - Survey of Recording Techniques ShowMUSC269 - Songwriting II ShowMUSC283 - Film Scoring II ShowMUSC285 - Composition II ShowMUSC289 - Advanced MIDI Applications II ShowMUSC291 - Fundamentals of Private Studio Teaching
Selkirk College is a respected public college located in Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada. With a history dating back to 1966, the college offers a diverse range of certificate, diploma, and degree programs. Selkirk College provides educational opportunities in areas such as arts, business, health, trades, and technology. The college's emphasis on experiential learning, industry relevance, and small class sizes allows students to receive individual attention and gain practical skills necessary for their chosen careers. Selkirk College fosters a supportive and inclusive learning environment, promoting student success and personal development.
🏠 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
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 a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.
Minimum education level: High School.
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.
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
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.
