Bachelor of Music - Music History, Theory and Critical Analysis

Music History, Theory, and Critical Analysis emphasizes academic study, while allowing continued performance opportunities through weekly lessons, masterclasses and ensemble work.The program gives you flexibility in choosing from a range of music history and theory electives, allowing you to customize your studies around particular academic interests.You will examine music across all periods of history, with opportunities to study popular music and music of other cultures. Our program emphasizes listening to and writing about music, and delves more deeply into musical analytical and compositional procedures.In year four, you may have the option of working one-on-one with a faculty member on a research project of your choosing.This major serves as excellent preparation for graduate work in musicology, music theory, library science, or other allied disciplines for which a strong foundation of academic courses, research and analysis skills are important.Program HighlightsAt Laurier, you will enjoy the advantage of having subsidized and skilled coach-accompanists who will support and enhance your musical development and performance.The Navigating the Music Industry Ecosystem Certificate at Laurier is a unique opportunity for any music student to gain insider knowledge, practical skills, and professional connections that will help them thrive in the music industry. Opera Laurier showcases the talents of singers and musicians in two captivating performances every year – a selection of scenes in the fall and a complete opera in the spring.

Minimum admission range: low 70sCompetitive admission range based on last year\u2019s admitted students: low 80sEnglish at 60%You must submit transcripts from your homeschool program and a second assessment from one of the following: SAT subject results, ACT subject results, AP exams, University/college courses, or Grade 12 curriculum transcripts.Admission is based on your top six 4U and 4M courses. For some programs, your required courses are calculated in your admission average (see your program page).A 4U English at a minimum of 60% (or higher for some programs).All required courses listed in your program\u2019s admission requirements must be at a minimum of 60% (or higher for some programs).IELTS Academic or IELTS Online score of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum of 6.0 in each band.Internet-based testing (