The School of Music at the University of Victoria gives undergraduate students the chance to study music theory, composing, the history of music and performing. Graduate students can choose pursue composing, performing and musicology. There are concert and performance opportunities for students, and students and professors record with various quartets and vocalists. Potential undergraduate students are interviewed and must perform a tryout as part of admission requirements. Potential graduate students must hold a bachelor's degree in music and, depending on the focus, must either perform in person or via tape, submit a written piece, or offer examples of their writing.
School of Music
University of Victoria
P.O. Box 1700 STN CSC
Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2
Canada
205-721-7903
uvic.ca/
The University of British Columbia, established in 1935, offers music theory, the study of instruments and voice, and composing. Students can participate in a number of campus groups that offer the opportunity to play music. Potential students must audition for acceptance to the School of Music.
UBC School of Music
Music Building
6361 Memorial Rd.
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2
604-822-3113
ubc.ca/
Dalhousie University, created in 1818, serves 16,000 students on three campus locations throughout Halifax, Nova Scotia. The university's music department offers study at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, with a master's degree in musicology. Students may also participate in joint study options with the University of King's College, another university in the city. For students wishing to study with UKC, amongst other options, students pursuing a journalism degree may merge with facets of the history of music. Potential students of Dalhousie's music department must audition.
Dalhousie University
Music Department
Room 514, Dalhousie Arts Centre
6101 University Ave.
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
Canada
902-494-2418
dal.ca/