Program Details

Music (BFA) School: York University Faculty: Fine Arts Degree: Bachelor ; Honours Field of Study: Music Performance, General Description: York offers an innovative, comprehensive music program which integrates academic studies and studio training across a wide range of musical cultures and traditions. Our program is designed to help students develop the knowledge and skills required to perform, research and create music in a variety of styles and contexts. While the curriculum is grounded in traditional western concepts and practices, it also incorporates new and alternative approaches to musical understanding and creativity. Along with classical music, jazz, world music, contemporary repertoire, and electronic and digital applications all figure prominently in the program. The Department offers two undergraduate degree programs: the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Music. Streams of study in the Music Department combine courses in music history and theory, performance, contemporary media and technology, musicianship, composition and arranging, ethnomusicology and music pedagogy. Website: Music (BFA) at York University Course Based? Yes Length: 4 Year(s) Careers: 1 career(s) Admission Requirements Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*: 74 to 86 Prerequisites: These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Grade 12 English (ENG4U) Deadlines: Application Deadline Start Date February 1, 2013 * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information. * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.