Wilfrid Laurier University - Faculty of Graduate Studies

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Community Music (MA)

Wilfrid Laurier University - Faculty of Graduate Studies

Faculty:Faculty of Music
Degree:Master
Field of Study:Music, General
Music, Other
Length:16 Month(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $7,869

Cost per year is for the 2019-2020 academic year (for 3 terms unless noted).

Careers:Musicians and Singers

Description:

Our Master of Arts (MA) in Community Music is an interdisciplinary program that balances theory and practice for the development of leadership skills in community music. During this program you'll complete an applied community service placement and a research project. The final requirement is a presentation of your research in a public community setting where your leadership is demonstrated in context.

The MA in Community Music is offered full-time and part-time.

Our program is designed for community leaders who are, or plan to be, engaged in creating or making music with diverse populations in schools, places of worship, private studios, seniors' homes, community centres or other venues where music making occurs. Those who are currently in music careers will find this program tailored to the deepening of their skills and interests through scholarship and applied experience. Those completing undergraduate programs will find this to be a natural progression that builds on the foundational experiences and developing musicianship acquired in their undergraduate years of study.

Prerequisites:

Additional Admission Requirements:
  • Letter(s) of Reference
  • Statement of Research Interests
  • Portfolio

  • A four-year honours degree or equivalent.
  • Minimum B in your final two years of full-time undergraduate program of study.
  • Applications from a diverse range of disciplines are welcome, but a foundation of musical training and experience is required for admissibility to this program.
  • Applications are reviewed by the graduate program committee, which considers all prior university grades, a statement of research interests, a writing sample and letters of reference.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on September 21, 2020