Program Requirements

• MUST100° or MUST101°
• MUST102°
• MUST103 or MUST104
• MUST201, MUST202

• 2.5-3.0 credits of MUPS courses on a major instrument, including 1.0 credit at the 100-level, 1.0 credit at the 200-level and 0.5 credit at the 300-level.

• 1.5 credits from MUENX11-X39 series courses.
• Keyboard majors may substitute one of MUST381 or MUST382 toward this requirement.

• MUAC101, MUAC102
• 0.5 credit from MUAC212, MUAC222, MUCE201, MUCE203, MUCE221
• 2.0 credits, either Classical Stream (MUAC211, MUAC251, MUAC252, MUAC351) or Contemporary/Commercial Stream (MUAC221, MUAC271, MUAC272, MUAC371);
• 1.0 additional credits MUAC courses at the senior level (200-, 300-, or 400-level)

• At least 3.0 additional Music credits at the senior level for a minimum of 9.5 senior level Music credits;
• At least 3.0 credits from outside the Faculty of Music;
• An additional 4.0 credits (unrestricted) to a minimum degree total of 20.0 credits.
• Students are reminded that they may apply no more than 7.0 junior (100-level) credits toward a Bachelor of Music degree. 

2.0 credits as follows:

• MUAC272;
• 0 credit from: MUAC291, MUAC391, MUAC392, MUAC393, MUAC394
• 5 credit from: MUCP341, MUAC395, MUST307, MUEN114B, MUEN214B, MUEN314B, MUEN414B, MUEN123B, MUEC223B, MUEN323B, MUEN423

Please note:

A maximum of two Music Specializations are permitted as part of the Honours BMus degree.

All specializations require the completion of the standalone Honours Bachelor of Music program. The Elective courses within the Honours Bachelor of Music may be chosen to satisfy the specialization requirements listed below. To earn the designation, students must earn a minimum overall GPA of 7.0 (B-) in the courses of the specialization, and a minimum grade of 4.0 (C-) in each of the courses of the specialization.

4.0 credits, as follows:

• MUCE101; MUCE322; MUCE420*
• One of: MUCE221 or MUAC292
• One of MUST307, MUST308, or MUST309
• One of: MUCE301 or MUCE321
• One of: MUMT302*, MUMT305, MUAC391, MUAC392, MUAC393, MUAC394, MUCP413

Please note:

A maximum of two Music Specializations are permitted as part of the Honours BMus degree.

All specializations require the completion of the standalone Honours Bachelor of Music program. The Elective courses within the Honours Bachelor of Music may be chosen to satisfy the specialization requirements listed below. To earn the designation, students must earn a minimum overall GPA of 7.0 (B-) in the courses of the specialization, and a minimum grade of 4.0 (C-) in each of the courses of the specialization.

4.0 credits, as follows:

• MUCP102; MUCP201; MUCP202; MUST301^o; MUST302^o; MUCP322
• One of: MUCP321 or MUCP413
• One of: MUCP301* or MUCP302
• One of: MUCP401* or MUCP402 

Please note:

A maximum of two Music Specializations are permitted as part of the Honours BMus degree.

All specializations require the completion of the standalone Honours Bachelor of Music program. The Elective courses within the Honours Bachelor of Music may be chosen to satisfy the specialization requirements listed below. To earn the designation, students must earn a minimum overall GPA of 7.0 (B-) in the courses of the specialization, and a minimum grade of 4.0 (C-) in each of the courses of the specialization.

2.5 Credits, as follows:

• MUST301 ^o; MUST302 ^o; MUST390
• 0.5 credit MUPS course at the 400-level
• One of: MUST491 or MUST492
• One of: MUCP321 or MUCP322 or 0.5 credit MUEN course at the 400-level 

Please note:

A maximum of two Music Specializations are permitted as part of the Honours BMus degree.

All specializations require the completion of the standalone Honours Bachelor of Music program. The Elective courses within the Honours Bachelor of Music may be chosen to satisfy the specialization requirements listed below. To earn the designation, students must earn a minimum overall GPA of 7.0 (B-) in the courses of the specialization, and a minimum grade of 4.0 (C-) in each of the courses of the specialization.

4.0 Credits, as follows:

• MUCE101; MUST207; MUST390
• 0.5 credit MUEN course at the 400-level
• One of: MUCE201 or MUCE203
• One of: MUCE301, MUAC393, MUAC395, MUAC491, MUAC492
• 1.0 credits from MUST321–377 series courses, including at least one course from each of Winds (MUST320-series) and Brass (MUST330-series)

Please note:

A maximum of two Music Specializations are permitted as part of the Honours BMus degree.

All specializations require the completion of the standalone Honours Bachelor of Music program. The Elective courses within the Honours Bachelor of Music may be chosen to satisfy the specialization requirements listed below. To earn the designation, students must earn a minimum overall GPA of 7.0 (B-) in the courses of the specialization, and a minimum grade of 4.0 (C-) in each of the courses of the specialization.

3.0 Credits, as follows:

• MUST301^o; MUST302 ^o
• One of: MUAC212 or MUAC222
• 1.0 credits from: MUAC241, MUAC352–359 or MUAC391–394
• 1.0 credits from: MUAC440–444 series

Please note:

A maximum of two Music Specializations are permitted as part of the Honours BMus degree.

All specializations require the completion of the standalone Honours Bachelor of Music program. The Elective courses within the Honours Bachelor of Music may be chosen to satisfy the specialization requirements listed below. To earn the designation, students must earn a minimum overall GPA of 7.0 (B-) in the courses of the specialization, and a minimum grade of 4.0 (C-) in each of the courses of the specialization.

2.5 Credits, as follows:

• MUST301^o; MUST302 ^o
• One of: MUAC212, MUAC222
• 1.5 credits from: MUAC310-339 series, MUAC410-412 series, MUCP321, MUCP, 322, MUCP341, MUCP342

Please note:

A maximum of two Music Specializations are permitted as part of the Honours BMus degree.

All specializations require the completion of the standalone Honours Bachelor of Music program. The Elective courses within the Honours Bachelor of Music may be chosen to satisfy the specialization requirements listed below. To earn the designation, students must earn a minimum overall GPA of 7.0 (B-) in the courses of the specialization, and a minimum grade of 4.0 (C-) in each of the courses of the specialization.

2.5 Credits, as follows:

• MUCE380; MUCE480
• 0.5 Credits of MUPS courses at the 400-level
• 1.0 Credits from: MUAC395, MUBU200, MUCE101, MUCE221, MUCE301, MUMT302*, MUMT305, MUST208 

Please note:

A maximum of two Music Specializations are permitted as part of the Honours BMus degree.

All specializations require the completion of the standalone Honours Bachelor of Music program. The Elective courses within the Honours Bachelor of Music may be chosen to satisfy the specialization requirements listed below. To earn the designation, students must earn a minimum overall GPA of 7.0 (B-) in the courses of the specialization, and a minimum grade of 4.0 (C-) in each of the courses of the specialization.

4.5 Credits, as follows:

• 0.5 Credits skills: MUST301^o; MUST302^o
• 2.0 Credits applied study: MUPS3xxD* and MUPS4xxD*
• 1.0 Credits Recital: MUEN395 and MUEN495;
• 1.0 Credits from: MUEN401-430, MUST381, or MUST382

Note: Students graduating with a Performance Specialization may apply 3.0 senior MUPS credits (200-level and above) toward the Honours BMus degree.

Please note:

A maximum of two Music Specializations are permitted as part of the Honours BMus degree.

All specializations require the completion of the standalone Honours Bachelor of Music program. The Elective courses within the Honours Bachelor of Music may be chosen to satisfy the specialization requirements listed below. To earn the designation, students must earn a minimum overall GPA of 7.0 (B-) in the courses of the specialization, and a minimum grade of 4.0 (C-) in each of the courses of the specialization.

3.0 Credits, as follows:

• 0.5 Credits of MUPS courses at the 400-level
• 0.5 Credits from MUENx01-09
• 0.5 Credits from MUEN411-430
• 0.5 Credits from MUAC310, MUAC331, MUCP321 

Please note:

A maximum of two Music Specializations are permitted as part of the Honours BMus degree.

All specializations require the completion of the standalone Honours Bachelor of Music program. The Elective courses within the Honours Bachelor of Music may be chosen to satisfy the specialization requirements listed below. To earn the designation, students must earn a minimum overall GPA of 7.0 (B-) in the courses of the specialization, and a minimum grade of 4.0 (C-) in each of the courses of the specialization.

• MUMT101
• One of: MUST100° or MUST101°;
• One of: MUST103 or MUST 104
• MUST102°; MUST201°; MUST202°;
• Guitar facility: one of MUST209 or any MUPS273– 275 course.
  • Requirement may be satisfied by audition, demonstrating Guitar skills equivalent to MUST209.

• MUAC101; MUAC102
• Either: (MUAC211 and MUAC251) or (MUAC221 and MUAC271)
• One of: MUAC252 or MUAC272

• 2.0 credits of MUPS courses on a principal instrument (MUPS1xxD and MUPS2xxD);

• 1.0 credits of MUEN courses (excluding MUEN395* and MUEN495*);

• PS101; PS102; PS275; and one of PS276 or PS377

• MUMT301, MUMT304, MUMT305, MUMT321, MUMT341
• 0.5 credit MUPS at the 300-level
• 0.5 credit from MUST308, MUST309
• 1.0 credit of Psychology electives
• 0.5 credit unrestricted electives

• Fall:
  • MUMT401, MUMT421, MUMT441°, MUMT442°
  • 5 credit unrestricted elective
• Winter:
  • MUMT451‡ - Music Therapy Internship I

• Spring or Fall:
  • MUMT452‡ - Music Therapy Internship II

The Chamber Music Diploma program is intended for performers who have completed an undergraduate degree or diploma in music and who wish to continue their studies in chamber music. Entrance to the program is competitive and performing excellence will be assessed to determine eligibility. 4.5 credits with an overall GPA of 7.00 (B-) over two consecutive terms of study (Fall and Winter) are required to complete the Chamber Music Diploma.

Pre-formed groups are encouraged to apply, although individuals may also be accommodated in faculty-approved collaborations with other Chamber Music Diploma students and/or in the WLU undergraduate Chamber Music course.

An 80-minute recital of works studied over the year will be given during the second term. If two recitals are preferred, a student may perform two 40-minute recitals, one at the end of each term.

All requirements stated in the course outlines for MU183, MU283, MU383 and MU483 will apply to Chamber Music Diploma students. Pre-formed groups will be required to perform two outreach concerts over the course of the year.

Pre-existing, ongoing groups may opt to study the entire year as a self-contained ensemble, but individual students will be expected to participate in at least two chamber groups as assigned by the chamber music director, appropriate chamber music area co-ordinator, and the individual private instructor.

Required Credits

• MU491B*, MU491C, MU488*, MU482;
• MU376, Studies in the History of Music Genre: Chamber Music or another course in music history or theory focusing on chamber music (refer to list below),
• 1.0 music or non-music elective credit.

Students who enter without a senior course in 20th-century music literature, history or theory must take such a course as an elective within the diploma program (e.g., MU375, MU377, MU461). The MU491C credit may be used for private instruction or for chamber coaching with particular emphasis on works that may not be coached as part of the chamber music class. Music performed on chamber recitals may not be used for the MU491B* jury.

3.0 credits as follows:

A minor in music consists of 3.0 credits of MUMI courses, at least 2.0 of which at the 200-level or above.

No more than 1.0 credit of Music Ensembles (MUMI151–155 and MUMI251–255) may be credited toward a Music Minor.

Some courses require students to be fluent in Western Classical Music Notation and/or playing music; by registering for such courses, non-music students affirm their music literacy and music playing skills are sufficient to meet the demands of the specific course. If students have questions regarding the musical background necessary to succeed in a particular course, they should consult the Music Academic Advisor or the course instructor.

MUMIx00–x19: open to all students.
MUMIx20–x49: ability to read music in Western Classical notation is required in order to succeed in these courses. MUMIx50–x99: A performance audition or other proof of playing ability is required for either admission to the course or placement within an ensemble.

Please consult the Music Academic Advisor musicadvising@wlu.ca

 See MUMI (Music Minor) course list for a full list. 

The Certificate in Navigating the Music Industry Ecosystem consists of 2.0 credits.

Required Courses:

• MUBU225 or MUMI211 - Entrepreneurship in the Music Industry
• MUBU226 or MUMI212 - Monetizing your Musical Creations: Royalties and Licensing
• MUBU227 or MUMI213 - Record Deals and Music Production
• MUBU228 or MUMI214 - The Business of Being a Professional Musician

Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 5.0 in these courses to graduate with the certificate.

All courses must be taken at WLU to graduate with the certificate. Courses must be completed within 5 years of date of entry.

The Opera Diploma program is intended for singers who have completed an undergraduate degree or diploma in music and who wish to continue their studies in voice and opera. The diploma requires the completion, within two consecutive academic terms (fall/winter) of 4.5 credits with an overall GPA of 7.00 (B-). For admission to the program, students must have completed all prerequisites, perform a live audition successfully, and be admitted to the university. Pre-screening tapes (audio or video with good audio quality) may be submitted for consideration, but are not substitutes for a live audition.

Prerequisites

• MU298*
• MU490
• Two 100-level (or equivalent) language courses from French, German, Italian and Russian, or permission of the dean

Required Credits

MU398* or MU498*; MU491R‡‡; and 2.0 additional credits (refer to list below), chosen from voice, drama, acting, languages, and music history (200 level or higher) courses. If not already taken as part of the student's undergraduate degree, diploma students must take MU284, MU294, and two 100-level language courses chosen from among French, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish among the required credits. Depending on the student's prior experience in voice, opera, music history and drama, other electives may be considered such as accompanying, coaching and dance. Each student's program must be approved by the dean and by the co-ordinator of opera.

All students must be registered full-time while in MU491R‡, which must be completed in winter term.

Students in this program may not repeat courses.

Additional Senior Credits

• Voice: MU291, MU391, MU294.
• Drama and Acting: UW courses only.
• Languages: courses from the Languages and Literatures department or UW.
• Music History: MU270, MU271, MU275, MU372, MU373, MU374, MU375, MU376, MU377, MU378, MU470, MU471, MU472, MU473, MU474, MU475
• A directed studies course aligned with any of the subdisciplines listed above may be used in partial fulfillment of the program.

This information is currently being updated. Please refer to the Graduate Academic Calendar for the details relevant to your year of study.