Overview
As in our diploma program, a diverse cross-section of musical styles is offered allowing students to explore the best that each genre has to offer from rock and blues, to jazz, folk and world music.
The Selkirk College Music and Technology Program has been preparing students for the commercial music and entertainment industry for over 25 years. It’s the only program in Canada based on the world renowned Berklee College of Music curriculum and its guiding principle that the best way to prepare students for careers in music is through the study and practice of contemporary music.
Facilities
Professional studios, high-end labs, and private practice rooms are available all in beautiful Nelson. We have a total of 18 Digital Audio Workstations on campus all running the industry standard Pro Tools software and hardware and Sibelius music notation software. There are also laptops loaded with Ableton Live Suite for student use.
Careers
Graduates go on to become performers, recording engineers, composers, songwriters and teach private lessons.
Programme Structure
Curriculum- The Contemporary Music & Technology program trains musician performers for the commercial music industry. The curriculum includes individual instruction on guitar, voice, bass, drums, saxophone, violin, and keyboards, as well as a solid grounding in music theory and ear training. Individual and ensemble instruction and practice is offered throughout both years of the program. Rock, blues, jazz, folk and world music are the primary instructional styles.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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- Applications may be accepted after this date with permission of the school chair.
Language
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Disciplines
Music Musicology Music Performance View 8 other Short Courses in Music in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Have graduated from a BC Senior Secondary School or equivalent, or
- Be 19 years of age or over at the time of application, or
- Be under 19 years of age but have a written recommendation from your Secondary School Principal
Tuition Fee
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International
15846 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15846 CAD for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
4582 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4582 CAD for the full programme during 12 months.