Program descriptionReceive two degrees in five years as you combine your studies in music education from K-12. Choose to become a music specialist in the classroom by combining your love of music and teaching with either the highly specialized BMus focusing on performance, history, theory and conducting or a BA, with broader studies in science, social sciences and humanities and your drama major.Students are provided with thorough training on their chosen instrument are strengthened by a carefully integrated stream of courses in music theory, history, literature and ear training, as well as participation in performing ensembles. As an Education major students develops a strong knowledge base in the subject area they intend to teach. They also receive in-depth preparation in how to teach, including both general and subject area instructional methods.Areas of concentrationBrassGuitarPercussionPianoStringsVoiceWoodwindsWhich Faculty to choose?Both the Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Arts (Music) combined with a Bachelor of Education programs are 5-year combined degrees with K-12 experience through the Faculty of Education. Choosing between the two programs is dependent on the amount of music courses you would like to have in your major.Students interested in teaching elementary school are encouraged to pursue the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education degree. The flexibility of this stream will allow students to gain a diversified set of qualifications which will better meet the needs of multi-subject teaching common in elementary schools.Students interested in teaching Jr. High or High School are encouraged to pursue the Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education degree. This stream provides the strongest background in music, which will allow students to build expertise in the music field, enabling students to take the reins of secondary-level music education.PerformancesParticipate in a dynamic season of Graduate and Junior recitals, visiting performers and workshops, internship opportunities, recording and producing contracts, professional certification, and competitions on a local, provincial, national and international level.EnsemblesCollaborative Piano/GuitarGlobal DrumsIntegra Contemporary & ElectroacousticsJazz Ensemble and combosLethbridge Symphony OrchestraOpera WorkshopUniversity SingersUniversity Wind OrchestraWhy Music Studio at uLethbridge?Video of Why Music Studio at uLethbridge?Music Department Faculty of EducationPossible careersEducatorMusicianComposer/SongwriterConductorCriticMusic DirectorMusicologistMusic Editor/PublisherOrchestration/ArrangerTeaching/CoachingSome of these careers require additional education. Students may also choose to continue their education at the MFA or Ph.D. level.Find more information about careers opportunities.
For international students
Applicants who complete the equivalent of Grade 12 in high school (secondary school) will be considered for admission. Applicants who have completed secondary qualifications in other countries will be considered for admission under the High School Admission Route. Applicants to undergraduate programs who have completed post-secondary study will be considered for admission under the Post-Secondary Admission Route.
English language Requirements:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL (iBT)) with a minimum total score of 80, with minimum scores of 16 in each of Listening, Reading, and Speaking, and a minimum score of 18 in Writing.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic score with a minimum overall score of 54.
Academic International English Languages Testing System (IELTS) test with a minimum overall score of 6.0, and a minimum 6.0 in each band.
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE), with a minimum score of 'C'.
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE), with a minimum score of at 'C'.
Additional Deadlines:
Admission to the Faculty of Education:
Application Deadline | February 1
Document Deadline | March 1
2 Years - Full time
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CAD$22,369.40 (US$ 16,079) per yearFive Courses (15.0 Credit Hours): Tuition Fee - CAN $11,184.70 per term; CO-OP Tuition Fee (If option is available): CAN $789.72 Please check with institution
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University of Lethbridge, 4401 University Drive, LETHBRIDGE, Alberta (AB), T1K 3M4, Canada