西安大略大学

The first year for all Bachelor of Music students includes courses in Music Theory, Music History, Music Skills (Sight-singing, Ear-training, and Keyboard Harmony), an introductory course in Vocal Music, a half-course music elective and one elective from outside the Don Wright Faculty of Music. Bachelor of Music students also receive weekly hour-long lessons plus regular master classes and ensemble experience.

Six approved Grade 12U/M credits, including Grade 12U English (ENG4U), one of which may be Grade 12U Music or equivalent Conservatory certificates (Grade IX vocal or instrumental with Grade III theory) or completion of six Grade 12U and/or M level courses including ENG4U.

Recommendation of the Faculty on the basis of audition and interview (evidence of ability to manage the curriculum, usually manifest in at least Grade VIII performing ability). The Faculty contacts each applicant regarding specific audition requirements and dates. Conservatory certificates are not required.

Students not recommended for admission to the Common First Year of BMus/BMusA programs are automatically considered for admission to the first year of the BA (Music) program.

Completion of Ensemble requirement; Music 1801A/B, Music 1920, Music 1710F/G; one of: Music 1711F/G, Music 2710F/G and Music 2711F/G; Music 1649A/B and a mark of at least 70% in Music 1650A/B, Music 1635A/B, Music 1636A/B, one half-course Music elective, one non-Music elective; a weighted average of at least 70% and no mark less than 60% in Music courses, and a passing grade in the non-Music course.

Progression

If a student fails to meet admission requirements, permission to proceed in an Honors Music program may be granted by the Dean on the recommendation of the Department concerned; special conditions on future registration may be imposed.

The basic progression and graduation requirement is completion of the previous year's approved program of study, with a weighted average of at least 70% and no grade less than 60% in Music courses, and a passing grade in each non-Music course.

The continued registration of a student ineligible to progress to the subsequent year of an Honors program will be restricted to courses required to complete the BMusA degree or the three-year BA (Music) degree.