- Overview
- Tuition and Fees
- Admission
- Experience Learning
- Opportunities
- Program of Studies
- Additional Information
Program Highlights
- Graduates repeatedly demonstrate success with future studies in Mohawk's Applied Music program and other music programs across North America.
Several successful musicians and faculty members at colleges and universities across North America are graduates of this preparatory music program.
What you'll learn
- Visual, written and aural recognition and application of music theoretical concepts such as intervals, clef reading, key signatures, scales, time signatures, basic harmonies and rhythmic patterns.
Foundational keyboard skills.
The historical and social history and context of music.
Career paths and options for further studies in music.
The preparatory music program is designed to provide the foundation for successful advanced studies in music.
Students successfully completing our preparatory music program have repeatedly demonstrated greater success in their future studies in our Applied Music program, and other music programs across North America. Several successful musicians and even faculty members at Colleges and Universities across North America are graduates of our preparatory music program.
International Tuition and Fees
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition & Ancillary Fee | $8,600.00 | $8,600.00 |
| Co-op Fees | N/A | N/A |
| Program Compulsory Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| International Tax Recovery | $450.00 | $375.00 |
| Total International Charges Per Semester | $9,050.00 | $8,975.00 |
| Total 1st Year Fees | $18,025.00 | |
Admission
Domestic and International student admission requirements
- OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including:
- Grade 12 English C or U or equivalent
- Applicants are recommended to have a minimum of three years of experience with private lessons or equivalent.
Language Requirements for International Students:
- See below for accepted equivalents for Grade 12 English:
- Successful completion of GAS-EAP (478) Program Level 8
- TOEFL minimum score of 550 (80 Internet based)
- or IELTS Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5
- More information about acceptable certificates, can be found on the International Admission Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English. Options are available for mature applicants.
Experiential Learning
How you'll gain skills
- Create music with technology and software in our labs.
Opportunities
Where you can go next
- The College offers a diverse range of programs to further your studies**:
- Visit Pathways and Credit Transfer for degree completion opportunities outside of Ontario.
- See ONTransfer for additional opportunities at other colleges or universities in Ontario.
| Semester 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course # | Course Title | Hrs/Week | Total Hours |
| MUSC10013 | Prep Ear Training & Solfege 1 | 2.00 | 28.00 |
| MUSC10125 | Introduction to Music Technology | 2.00 | 28.00 |
| MUSC10129 | Instrumental Skills & Masterclass 1 | 2.00 | 24.00 |
| MUSC10130 | Ensemble & Improvisation 1 | 2.00 | 28.00 |
| MUSCMU011 | Music Theory And Notation 1 | 2.00 | 28.00 |
| MUSCMU016 | Basic Keyboard 1 | 1.00 | 14.00 |
| Options Group(1): Select 1 | |||
| COMM11040 | Communication D | 4.00 | 56.00 |
| COMMLL041 | Communication | 3.00 | 42.00 |
| Semester 2 | |||
| Course # | Course Title | Hrs/Week | Total Hours |
| MUSC10023 | Prep Ear Training & Solfege 2 | 2.00 | 28.00 |
| MUSC10126 | Survey of Music | 2.00 | 28.00 |
| MUSC10131 | Instrumental Skills & Masterclass 2 | 2.00 | 24.00 |
| MUSC10133 | Ensemble & Improvisation 2 | 2.00 | 28.00 |
| MUSCMU021 | Music Theory And Notation 2 | 2.00 | 28.00 |
| MUSCMU026 | Basic Keyboard 2 | 1.00 | 14.00 |
| OPELXXXXX | General Education Elective 1 | 3.00 | 42.00 |
Additional Information
There is no formal audition requirement for applicants to the Applied Music Preparatory Program. Students should, however, be proficient enough on at least one instrument (or their voice) to be able to apply the theoretical knowledge they gain during the program in improvisation and practical settings.
The college has some instruments available for students to use in class. These are:
- Upright basses
- Upright and grand pianos
- Drum kits and various percussion instruments (students have to provide their own cymbals, mallets and sticks)
For all other instruments, we expect students to provide their own. Rentals for instruments are available through various organizations in the area, and the faculty can help set this up for students if need be.
Equipment & Software Needs
The following is equipment, software and instruments to which all students who register for Winter 2021 will need to have access to be able to participate in their musical studies at Mohawk College:
- A mobile device / computer that can regularly do the following:
- Connect to the internet and connect to Mohawk College’s VPN as needed.
- Run audio-video on Zoom (note: may require acquiring a webcam for some computers).
- Access MyCanvas and your Mohawk e-mail.
- Playback audio/video recordings smoothly.
- Access your Mohawk College Microsoft Office account.
- Principal Instrument: including microphones and amplifiers, as necessary for the instrument.
- A device capable of audio and video recording yourself performing at a reasonably high resolution. This can be a mobile device, or a dedicated microphone, video camera, audio interface.
- Overview
- Tuition and Fees
- Admission
- Experience Learning
- Opportunities
- Program of Studies
- Additional Information
Program Highlights
- Graduates repeatedly demonstrate success with future studies in Mohawk's Applied Music program and other music programs across North America.
Several successful musicians and faculty members at colleges and universities across North America are graduates of this preparatory music program.
What you'll learn
- Visual, written and aural recognition and application of music theoretical concepts such as intervals, clef reading, key signatures, scales, time signatures, basic harmonies and rhythmic patterns.
Foundational keyboard skills.
The historical and social history and context of music.
Career paths and options for further studies in music.
The preparatory music program is designed to provide the foundation for successful advanced studies in music.
Students successfully completing our preparatory music program have repeatedly demonstrated greater success in their future studies in our Applied Music program, and other music programs across North America. Several successful musicians and even faculty members at Colleges and Universities across North America are graduates of our preparatory music program.
International Tuition and Fees
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition & Ancillary Fee | $8,600.00 | $8,600.00 |
| Co-op Fees | N/A | N/A |
| Program Compulsory Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| International Tax Recovery | $450.00 | $375.00 |
| Total International Charges Per Semester | $9,050.00 | $8,975.00 |
| Total 1st Year Fees | $18,025.00 | |
Admission
Domestic and International student admission requirements
- OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including:
- Grade 12 English C or U or equivalent
- Applicants are recommended to have a minimum of three years of experience with private lessons or equivalent.
Language Requirements for International Students:
- See below for accepted equivalents for Grade 12 English:
- Successful completion of GAS-EAP (478) Program Level 8
- TOEFL minimum score of 550 (80 Internet based)
- or IELTS Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5
- More information about acceptable certificates, can be found on the International Admission Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English. Options are available for mature applicants.
Experiential Learning
How you'll gain skills
- Create music with technology and software in our labs.
Opportunities
Where you can go next
- The College offers a diverse range of programs to further your studies**:
- Visit Pathways and Credit Transfer for degree completion opportunities outside of Ontario.
- See ONTransfer for additional opportunities at other colleges or universities in Ontario.
| Semester 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course # | Course Title | Hrs/Week | Total Hours |
| MUSC10013 | Prep Ear Training & Solfege 1 | 2.00 | 28.00 |
| MUSC10125 | Introduction to Music Technology | 2.00 | 28.00 |
| MUSC10129 | Instrumental Skills & Masterclass 1 | 2.00 | 24.00 |
| MUSC10130 | Ensemble & Improvisation 1 | 2.00 | 28.00 |
| MUSCMU011 | Music Theory And Notation 1 | 2.00 | 28.00 |
| MUSCMU016 | Basic Keyboard 1 | 1.00 | 14.00 |
| Options Group(1): Select 1 | |||
| COMM11040 | Communication D | 4.00 | 56.00 |
| COMMLL041 | Communication | 3.00 | 42.00 |
| Semester 2 | |||
| Course # | Course Title | Hrs/Week | Total Hours |
| MUSC10023 | Prep Ear Training & Solfege 2 | 2.00 | 28.00 |
| MUSC10126 | Survey of Music | 2.00 | 28.00 |
| MUSC10131 | Instrumental Skills & Masterclass 2 | 2.00 | 24.00 |
| MUSC10133 | Ensemble & Improvisation 2 | 2.00 | 28.00 |
| MUSCMU021 | Music Theory And Notation 2 | 2.00 | 28.00 |
| MUSCMU026 | Basic Keyboard 2 | 1.00 | 14.00 |
| OPELXXXXX | General Education Elective 1 | 3.00 | 42.00 |
Additional Information
There is no formal audition requirement for applicants to the Applied Music Preparatory Program. Students should, however, be proficient enough on at least one instrument (or their voice) to be able to apply the theoretical knowledge they gain during the program in improvisation and practical settings.
The college has some instruments available for students to use in class. These are:
- Upright basses
- Upright and grand pianos
- Drum kits and various percussion instruments (students have to provide their own cymbals, mallets and sticks)
For all other instruments, we expect students to provide their own. Rentals for instruments are available through various organizations in the area, and the faculty can help set this up for students if need be.
Equipment & Software Needs
The following is equipment, software and instruments to which all students who register for Winter 2021 will need to have access to be able to participate in their musical studies at Mohawk College:
- A mobile device / computer that can regularly do the following:
- Connect to the internet and connect to Mohawk College’s VPN as needed.
- Run audio-video on Zoom (note: may require acquiring a webcam for some computers).
- Access MyCanvas and your Mohawk e-mail.
- Playback audio/video recordings smoothly.
- Access your Mohawk College Microsoft Office account.
- Principal Instrument: including microphones and amplifiers, as necessary for the instrument.
- A device capable of audio and video recording yourself performing at a reasonably high resolution. This can be a mobile device, or a dedicated microphone, video camera, audio interface.