More Arts and Performance Programs
| Bass | 0137S |
| Cello | 0137C |
| Drums/Percussion | 01375 |
| French Horn | 01372 |
| Guitar | 01373 |
| Keyboard | 01374 |
| Saxophone/Woodwind | 01370 |
| Trombone | 01376 |
| Trumpet | 01377 |
| Tuba | 01378 |
| Violin | 0137V |
| Voice | 01379 |
The five major record companies in Canada invest over $50 million a year in Canadian artists and music; the companies' average investment to produce a recording for release into the international market is in the $300,000 to $500,000 range. As a graduate of Humber's renowned program, you will find work performing, arranging, composing and teaching.
Humber's three-year program in jazz and commercial music is the biggest and longest running in Canada. Receiving international acclaim for its curriculum, faculty, and alumni, Humber is considered the school of choice for serious musicians looking for a professional career.
Incoming students major in one of the following instrument areas: bass, guitar, keyboard, drums/percussion, trombone, trumpet, saxophone, clarinet, flute, violin, cello, or voice. Each student receives private lessons and will perform in approximately 40 student ensembles. Courses focus on jazz theory, history, ear training, improvisation, arranging and composition. After a common first year of music courses, students choose from three profiles: performance, arranging/composing, or general music studies.
Refer to our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) at humber.ca/faq for up-to-date information.
Following the successful completion of two years of study in Humber's Music diploma program, students may apply for admission to the one-semester Bridging - Bachelor of Applied Music - Contemporary Music program, which will lead to entry into the third year of the Bachelor of Applied Music - Contemporary Music degree program. See the Bridging - Bachelor of Applied Music - Contemporary Music program for admission details. For information, visit postsecondary.humber.ca/22091.htm or refer to the Humber Transfer Guide at transferguide.humber.ca or e-mail enquiry@humber.ca.
Auditions will be scheduled for early May. Most admission decisions will be made in May. For audition and theory requirements, refer to theworldiswaiting.ca.
Note: Refer to the Selection Procedures for more information
The 2009/2010 fee for two semesters* is
- domestic $4,032.98
- international $11,730.
*Note: Price will vary according to instrument profile.
For further information, refer to Fees and Financial Assistance in this publication.
Note: Curriculum and hours may vary depending on instrument profile.
| Semester 1 (22 hours/week) | Credits |
| MAJR | Music Major Instrument Group | 4 |
| MAST | Master Class 1 | 2 |
| MSBL | Music Ensembles Group | 2 |
| MUSC 102 | Basic Jazz Improvisation 1 | 2 |
| MUSC 103 | Jazz Ear Training 1 | 2 |
| MUSC 104 | Functional Keyboard 1 | 1 |
| MUSC 107 | Jazz Theory 1 | 4 |
| MUSC 109 | Jazz History 1 | 2 |
| COMM 200 | College Writing Skills | 3 |
| Semester 2 (22 hours/week) | Credits |
| MAJR | Music Major Instrument Group | 4 |
| MAST | Master Class 2 | 2 |
| MSBL | Music Ensembles Group | 2 |
| MUSC 202 | Basic Jazz Improvisation 2 | 2 |
| MUSC 203 | Jazz Ear Training 2 | 2 |
| MUSC 204 | Functional Keyboard 2 | 1 |
| MUSC 207 | Jazz Theory 2 | 4 |
| MUSC 209 | Jazz History 2 | 2 |
| COMM 300 | Business Writing Skills | 3 |
| Semester 3 (23 hours/week) | Credits |
| MAJR | Music Major Instrument Group | 4 |
| MAST | Master Class 3 | 2 |
| MELC | Music Electives Group(Choose two) | 4 |
| MSBL | Music Ensembles Group | 4 |
| MUSC 303 | Jazz Ear Training 3 | 2 |
| MUSC 306 | Jazz Theory 3 | 4 |
| HUMA 024 | Humanities | 3 |
| Semester 4 (23 hours/week) | Credits |
| MAJR | Music Major Instrument Group | 4 |
| MAST | Master Class 4 | 2 |
| MELC | Music Electives Group (Choose two) | 4 |
| MSBL | Music Ensembles Group | 4 |
| MUSC 403 | Jazz Ear Training 4 | 2 |
| MUSC 406 | Jazz Theory 4 | 4 |
| GNED | General Education Elective | 3 |
| Semester 5 (23 hours/week) | Credits |
| MAJR | Music Major Instrument Group | 4 |
| MELC | Music Electives Group (Choose three) | 12 |
| MSBL | Music Ensembles Group | 4 |
| GNED | General Education Elective | 3 |
| Semester 6 (23 hours/week) | Credits |
| MAJR | Music Major Instrument Group | 4 |
| MELC | Music Electives Group (Choose three) | 12 |
| MSBL | Music Ensembles Group | 4 |
| GNED | General Education Elective | 3 |
Students who apply to the Music diploma program 01371 may be recommended to the Introduction to Commercial/Jazz Music program. Students who complete the Introduction to Commercial/Jazz Music program must then re-audition for the diploma program.
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