The BA Music at the University of Guelph is geared to students who have a significant interest in music and music studies within a wider liberal arts education. It is a comprehensive and flexible program that offers instruction in music history, theory and criticism and and examines the significance of classical, world, and popular music. They develop a high degree of musicianship through skills training, music lessons (for those interested in advanced instrumental and vocal training), and participation in a variety of ensembles. With new facilities in digital technology, the university supports the increasing importance of technology in musical production, distribution, and listening. Students go on to further studies and careers in music education (institutional and private), graduate music research, arts administration, performance, and production.
The program offers:
- Close contact between faculty and students
- A great community of students with a strong Music Students Association
- Top-notch ensembles from the university's award winning choirs to jazz, concert winds, chamber and contemporary music
- Cutting edge digital music lab
- A diverse and excellent faculty with national and international reputations
- Music Major (honours)
- Music Minor
- Area of Concentration in Music
