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Composition (Year 2)

This major explores a wide range of styles and compositional techniques
as well as providing students with the tools necessary to embark on a
future in contemporary niches such as film scoring, music in advertising

and songwriting. Access to modern production/recording technology gives

students the ability to create a large portfolio of recorded music. Emphasis is

put on developing each students unique compositional identity while focusing

on the skills that are at the core of the compositional process. At the end of
the fourth semester each student is responsible for organizing a 1/2 hour

graduating recital that showcases their abilities.

To be a Composition major, students must have achieved a minimum grade
of "B" or higher in MUSC 171 (Arranging IL) and MUSC 175 (Harmony II).

A maximum of 17 students will be accepted into this major. In the event that
more students apply, preference will be given to those students who have
achieved the highest GPA. English 110 may be substituted for TWC 266.

SEMESTER 3

Course Name

MUSC 100C MUSIC FORUM

MUSC 252 Private Lesson III A

MUSC 264 Instrumental Lab III

MUSC 268 Songwriting I

MUSC 274 Contemporary Harmony IIL

MUSC 280 Ear Training IIL

MUSC 282 Film Scoring I

MUSC 284 Composition I

TWC 266 Introduction to Technical Writing
and Communications

ELECTIVE 006 Music Elective

ELECTIVE 007 Music Elective

Admission Requirements

In addition to meeting the general admission
requirements to Selkirk College, applicants to the
Contemporary Music and Technology program must
meet the following requirements to be considered
fully-qualified.

ACADEMIC
— Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent with a grade
“C” or higher in English Studies 12

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ELECTIVES
Course Name Credit
MUSC 258 Ensemble II On Campus 2
MUSC 288 Advanced MIDI Applications I On Campus 2
MUSC 162 Instrumental Lab I On Campus 1
SEMESTER 4
Course Name Credit
MUSC 100D MUSIC FORUM On Campus 1
MUSC 253 Private Lesson IV A On Campus 0.5
MUSC 265 Instrumental Lab IV On Campus 1
MUSC 269 Songwriting IL On Campus 2
MUSC 275 Contemporary Harmony IV On Campus 2
MUSC 281 Ear Training IV On Campus 2
MUSC 283 Film Scoring IL On Campus 2
Credit -
MUSC 285 Composition IT On Campus 2
On Campus 1 . :
MUSC 290 The Business of Music On Campus 2
On Campus 0.5 ; .
ELECTIVE 006 Music Elective On Campus 2
On Campus 1 : :
ELECTIVE 007 Music Elective On Campus 1
On Campus 2
Total 17.5
On Campus 2
On Campus 2 ELECTIVES
On Camaue 9 Course Name Credit
On Coma 9 MUSC 259 Ensemble IV On Campus 2
On Camaue 9 MUSC 262 — Survey of Recording Techniques On Campus 2
MUSC 289 = Advanced MIDI Applications IT On Campus 2
On Campus 2 MUSC 163 Instrumental Lab IT On Campus 1
On Campus 1
Total 17.5
SPECIFIC When it is not feasible to do the audition in person

Successfully pass an audition/interview which
consists of:

— Assessment of instrumental ability on an
instrument/voice. The instruments that are
accepted are: guitar, bass, drums, keyboards,
voice, saxophone, trumpet, banjo, mandolin, and
violin/fiddle.

— Demonstration of basic music theory proficiency
equivalent to the Royal Conservatory Grade II,
through a written examination that includes
identifying intervals, key signatures and triads
in basic music theory equivalent to Royal
Conservatory of Music Grade II requirements.

— An Ear Training Test for pitch, triads, rhythmic and
melodic diction and interval recognition.

alternate arrangements can be made. The theory
and Ear Training Test can be sent to the applicant

for invigilation by an authorized person and the
performance portion can be submitted through
approved audio/media material or by providing a link
to an online video.

SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS

Applicants who perform an exceptional audition but
who do not meet the theory and ear training standard
will be required to attend a two-week theory
preparation course in August. The applicant must
have a minimum final grade of 75% in both the ear
training and the theory sections to be accepted into
the Music program for September. Applicants who do
not meet the minimum standard in matching pitch will
not be accepted into the Music program.

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