Financial Assistance
Students applying for studies in Music are eligible for University general entrance scholarships in addition to those specifically established for students in Music. For detailed information, refer to section 5 Financial Assistance.

7.40 Entrance Requirements For The Bachelor Of Music Degree

1. Each prospective student must meet the general admission requirements of Mount Allison.
2. In addition, all prospective Music majors (B.Mus.) must appear for an audition-interview as part of the application for admission. Each B.Mus. applicant should be prepared to play four pieces from different style periods of Music. Vocalists and instrumentalists may either provide their own accompanist or have one provided by the University for a nominal fee. In addition each applicant will be asked to take a one-hour test in elementary theory (materials of Music). This test is designed to reflect the applicant's background and perception in aural and written skills. If the applicant cannot arrange to come to Sackville for a personal audition, a tape of the theory test will be sent upon request to the applicant's teacher to be administered by him or her.
3. Prospective students should write to the Department of Music for information about audition dates.

7.41 Degree Requirements For bachelor Of Music Degree
The Bachelor of Music degree programme requires four years of University work after completion of high school.

In order to qualify for the B.Mus. degree, a student must complete 120 credits, of which:

1. 57 are the required core
2. 30 to 33 are Music electives and
3. 30 to 33 are non-Music electives.
4. All B. Music and B.A. Honours/Major students must participate in a major ensemble during three of their four academic years of study. Students in these programmes may also complete up to three additional ensemble credits, for a maximum of six on their degree. Students in all other degree programmes are eligible to complete up to six credits on their degree through ensemble participation. Major ensembles include 2629 Chamber Orchestra; 2639, Symphonic Band; 2659, Chamber Choir and 2669 Choral Society. Other ensembles are 2649 Instrumental Jazz Ensemble, 2679 Chapel Choir, 2689 Large Ensemble of Like Instruments, 2699 Vocal Jazz Ensemble. The Department of Music reserves the right to assign students to ensemble programme. Consideration will include both the needs of the student and the requirements of the ensemble programme.
5. All piano or organ students enrolled in Music 2500 must take Music 2601 as an elective course.

Group A. The Required Core

(57 credits - all Music)
1101    -1111 Materials of Music I-II
or
1121    -1131 Fundamentals and Materials of Music I-II
2101    -2111 Materials of Music III-IV
3241    -3251 Twentieth Century Music I-II
1201    -1211 Music History and Literature I-II
2201    -2211 Music History and Literature III-IV
1500-3500   
* three to six credits from Chief Practical IV
4500     or
4590     Recital IV
4501<   br> 4591     or
4600    
3 credits from
2629,    2639 Major Ensembles
2659,    2669

* With the permission of the Department and a grade of at least B- in Music 3500, students may substitute three to six credits at the 3/4000 levels in other Music courses. Students enrolling in Music 4591 must attain at least an A- in Music 3500 and must have participated in at least two collegia concerts (or the equivalent) since enrolling in the Bachelor of Music programme. If only three credits are earned here, a minimum of 33 Music elective credits must be completed.

Group B. B. Music Electives
The student may elect any combination from the following courses provided prerequisites are met.
(a) Theory and Composition

2141 -2151 Elementary Composition I-II
3121    -3131 Orchestration I-II
3141    -3151 Intermediate Composition III-IV
3161    -3171 Arranging I-II
4141    -4151 Advanced Composition V-VI
4181    -4191 Analytical Techniques I-II

(b) Music History & Literature

*3221 Selected Composer Study I-II
*3231 Selected Genre Study I-II
*4221 Seminar in Music History I-II

* These courses may be repeated if topic differs

(c) Music Education
The following three-credit electives may be offered in one term only or over two terms. Please consult the timetable for specific information.

3301 Vocal Methods
3321 Brass Methods
3341 String Methods
3311 Elementary Methods
3331 Woodwind Methods
4311 Secondary Methods
4351 Percussion Methods
4361 Keyboard Methods

(d) Performance Electives
The following three-credit electives may be offered in one term only or over two terms. Please consult the timetable for specific information.

2601 Accompaniment I
3601     Accompaniment II
4601     Accompaniment III
2611     Chamber Music I
3611     Chamber Music II
4611     Chamber Music III
2521     Diction for Singers
3411     Choral Conducting
3421     Instrumental Conducting
2629    Chamber Orchestra
2639    Symphonic Band
2649     Instrumental Jazz Ensemble
2659    Chamber Choir
2669     Choral Society
2679    Chapel Choir
2689    Large Ensemble of Like Instruments
2699    Vocal Jazz Ensemble

1. to broaden the student's general knowledge; and
2. to reinforce the Major in Music. The programme is flexible enough to allow students with different needs to take non-music courses that will be appropriate for them.

Bachelor Of Arts With Major In Music
This programme emphasizes the historical and theoretical aspects of the art of music. It is designed for the student who wishes a Major in music along with more Arts and Science courses than the Bachelor of Music programme allows. Although no practical courses in Music are essential in this programme, it is highly desirable that the student have acquired some proficiency on an instrument or in voice prior to enrolling.

Although this programme is not designed with a particular professional goal, it may lead to a career in music librarianship, music journalism, music therapy, music production in television and radio, music publishing, instrument manufacturing, or graduate work in musicology.
The B.A. Major in Music is 60 credits earned as follows:
6 from 1101 and 1111 or 1121 and 1131
24 from 2101, 2111, 1201, 1211, 2201, 2211, 3241, 3251
3 from 2629, 2639, 2659, 2669
9 from 3221*, 3231*, 4221*, 4181, 4191, 3301, 3411, 3421, 1500. Students must audition for entry to Music 1500.
18 elective credits chosen in consultation with the Department.
* May be repeated if topic differs

Bachelor Of Arts With Minor In Music
B.A. Minor in Music is 24 credits earned as follows:
6 from 1101 and 1111 or 1121 and 1131
6 from 1201, 1211
6 from 2201 and 2211 or 2101 and 2111
6 from 3221, 3231, 3301, 3411, 2141, 2151, 3141, 3151, 3161, 3171, 3241, 3251, 3421.
* May be repeated if topic differs.

Bachelor Of Arts With Honours In Music
B.A. Honours in Music is 57 credits accumulated as follows:
6 from 1101 and 1111 or 1121 and 1131
24 from 1201, 1211, 2101, 2111, 2201, 2211, 3241, 3251
3 from 2629, - 2669
12 from 3221 *, 3231, 4221, 4181, 4191, 3301, 3411, 3421, up to 3 credits from 2629 (1 cr), 2699 (1 cr)
12 from Music electives chosen in consultation with the Department of Music, including Applied Music 1500 and 2500. Students must audition for entry to Music 1500.
* May be repeated if topic differs

Recitals
In addition to performing on Collegium programs, qualified students are given the opportunity of presenting full-length solo recitals, mini-recitals, participating in half-recitals, or performing in shared recitals. To be eligible to participate in a half-recital, a student must be recommended by his/her Applied Music teacher, must have achieved a grade point average of 3.7, or better, in Music 2500 (Chief Practical II), or 3500 (Chief Practical III) and must have participated in two Collegia or the equivalent, since enrolling in the Bachelor of Music program. Students enrolling in 4590 must attain at least A- in Music 3500, and must have participated in at least one half-recital. Students enrolling in 4591 must attain at least A- in Music 3500, and must have participated in at least two collegia concerts (or the equivalent) since enrolling in the Bachelor of Music programme. Full-length recitals are usually presented in fulfillment of Music 4590 (Recital).

Credit Courses On Other Degrees
There are Music courses on other degrees as well. Included are courses in Music History and Literature and in Music Theory. Music 2000 and 3000 are basic courses in the study and appreciation of Music which are designed especially for non-Bachelor of Music students. Qualified students in any degree programme may also enroll in ensembles. Successful completion of each ensemble earns one degree credit, to a maximum of six credits on any degree.

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