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 better in MUSC 171 (Arranging IT) and MUSC 175 (Harmony IJ).

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 100 MUSIC FORUM

MUSC 252 Private Lesson IIT A

MUSC 264 Instrumental Lab III

MUSC 268 Songwriting I

MUSC 274 Contemporary Harmony III

MUSC 280 Ear Training IIT

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

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

Many students become performers, recording
engineers, composers, songwriters and teach private
lessons.

A graduate of the Contemporary Music & Technology
Program, in November 2015 Kiesza returned to her
roots on Kiesza was honoured with the Distinguished
Alumna award.

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ELECTIVES
Course Name Credit
MUSC 258 Ensemble III On Campus 2
MUSC 288 Advanced MIDI Applications I On Campus 2
MUSC 162 —_ Instrumental Lab I On Campus 1
Total 5
SEMESTER 4
Course Name Credit
MUSC 100 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
Credit
MUSC 283 Film Scoring IL On Campus 2
On Campus 1 7
MUSC 285 Composition IT On Campus 2
On Campus 0.5
MUSC 290 The Business of Music On Campus 2
On Campus 1
ELECTIVE 006 Music Elective On Campus 2
On Campus 2
ELECTIVE 007 ~Music Elective On Campus 1
On Campus 2
Total 17.5
On Campus 2
On Campus 2 ELECTIVES
On Campus 9 Course Name Credit
On Campus 9 MUSC 259 Ensemble IV On Campus 2
MUSC 262 = Survey of Recording Techniques On Campus 2
On Campus 2 MUSC 289 = Advanced MIDI Applications IL On Campus 2
On Campus 1 MUSC 163 Instrumental Lab II On Campus 1
Total 17.5 Total 7

Admission Requirements

All students must meet Selkirk College entrance
requirements as outlined in the College calendar.

REGULAR ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

— Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent with a "C" or
better in ENGL 12.

— Prior music and band training is a definite asset.

— Mature students without the above qualifications
may be considered for admission following an
interview.

— International students may apply for admission
under the College's international education
admissions policy.

AUDITION AND INTERVIEW

— An audition to assess instrumental ability, music
theory and ear training knowledge, as well as
pitch matching, is required before admission.

— Applicants who meet the entry requirements will
be advised of the time and place for the audition.
Applicants are expected to attend scheduled
auditions in person.

— If you live a long distance from the College, other
arrangements can be made.

— The audition process must be completed before
May 30th. A music teacher must invigilate the
exam(s), if completing the tests by mail.

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