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Music - Performance Jazz Studies

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School:Brandon University
Faculty:School of Music
Degree:Bachelor
Field of Study:Jazz/Jazz Studies
Music Performance, General
Description:Bachelor of Music (Performance – Jazz Studies) is offered in saxophone, guitar, bass guitar, voice and drum set. Two large jazz ensembles, small groups, jazz history, improvisation and literature classes add richness to this intensive jazz program. Admission to the program is by audition at the end of the first year.

Brandon University has a long and distinguished history as a leader in post-secondary musical education. The School of Music maintains an exceptionally low studentteacher ratio and prides itself on the personalized instruction it provides to students. The Queen Elizabeth II Music Building is one of the finest facilities of its kind. In addition to many teaching and practice studios, rehearsal halls and classrooms, it houses the Lorne Watson Recital Hall, the Music Library, the Music Technology Lab, the Electronic Music Studio and the Media Room.
URL:Music - Performance Jazz Studies at Brandon University
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
International: $7,653

Cost estimate is per 30 credit hours.
Careers:Musicians and Singers

Admission Requirements

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*60 to 100
Prerequisites:*

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

  •  Grade12 English 

Grade 12 with a minimum of 60% average on six Grade 12 U/M courses including English. See website for full admission information. In general, students from outside the province who apply for admission to Brandon University as regular students are required to have met the minimum requirements for admission to a University in the province or territory in which they graduated from High School. Manitoba applicants for regular admission must satisfy the following minimum requirements: High School graduation as recognized by Manitoba Education and Training with no “E”, “I” or “M” designated Grade 12 courses; or a Grade 12 equivalency (G.E.D.) as recognized in Canada and the United States.
Additional Admission Requirements:
  • Letter(s) of Reference
Audition dates for Fall admission 2019 are: Thursday and Friday, October 25 and 26, 2018 Thursday, February 7, 2019 Thursday, March 14, 2019 Tuesday and Wednesday, April 23 and 24, 2019 Friday and Saturday, May 10 and 11, 2019

* 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.

Modified on August 22, 2018
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