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The Music diploma will help launch your career in music and music-related professions by learning from some of Canada's finest performers, composers, and producers. Students can audition and specialized in any genre including classical, jazz, contemporary, and electronic music. Students will learn rehearsal methods, improvisation, notation systems, and more. 

Music Diploma

Vancouver Community College

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1. High school graduation or equivalent*
2. English 12 (pass) or equivalent
 
*Note: applicants who have not graduated from high school may still be considered, with permission from the Music Department Leader.

Academic Admission Requirement

1. Audition requirements differ for each instrument and vary from option to option.
2. Diagnostic examination in theory, aural perception and rhythmic skills. Minimum standards are equivalent to:
 
- Preparatory Music Theory 1 & 2 (MUSC 1013 and MUSC 1033); and
- Preparatory Musicianship 1 & 2 (MUSC 1011 and MUSC 1031). 

Additional Academic Admission Requirement

1. For students whose English 12 was not taken in Canada: all English assessments must have been written in the previous calendar year.
2. Entrance auditions and musicianship examinations are held from February through May. 
3. Students who are accepted/successful at the audition but who require upgrading of theory and musicianship may register concurrently in the recommended preparatory courses (MUSC 1011, 1013, MUSC 1031 and MUSC 1033). 
4. Applications, along with transcripts and all supporting documents, will be accepted by VCC between November 1st and April 1st. An entrance audition or interview will be scheduled once all required documents are received. Applications received after April 1st will be considered subject to space availability.
5. This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
6. Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous are strongly encourages to connect with VCC's Indigenous Education and Community Engagement team to learn more about VCC's Indigenous Enrolment policy and services.
7. If you are missing any prerequisites, VCC offers academic upgrading, English as a Second Language courses, and university transfer options. 

Admission Advice

An entrance audition or interview will be scheduled once all required documents are received. Applications received after April 1st will be considered subject to space availability.
Students should contact the Music Department at 604.871.7297 to confirm admission deadlines and interview arrangements.

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