Music (BMus)
Related Subject Areas:
- Instruction language
- English
- OUAC code
- UM
- Degree
- Bachelor of Music, BMus
- Experiential learning
- Class-based experiential education
- Enrollment
- 320 (all Faculty of Music programs combined)
- Grade range
- Mid 70s
Subjects of Major Interest
A subject of major interest is a specialization within a general degree program.
For example, a university might have a degree called "Arts", but through that program, you could potentially study several subjects of major interest, including History, Drama, Economics, English, French, Sociology, Philosophy, etc.
Usually, you will be asked to choose your "subject of major interest" when you apply.
Subjects of Major Interest for this program include:
- Music - Acoustic Guitar
- Music - Bassoon
- Music - Cello
- Music - Clarinet
- Music - Classical Guitar
- Music - Double Bass
- Music - Electric Bass
- Music - Electric Guitar
- Music - Euphonium
- Music - Flute
- Music - French Horn
- Music - Harp (Celtic)
- Music - Harp (Concert)
- Music - Lute
- Music - Non-Western Classical Strings
- Music - Oboe
- Music - Organ
- Music - Other
- Music - Percussion (Concert)
- Music - Percussion (Drum Set)
- Music - Percussion (Global)
- Music - Piano
- Music - Saxophone
- Music - Trombone
- Music - Trumpet
- Music - Tuba
- Music - Viola
- Music - Violin
- Music - Voice
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Average admission range: mid 70s
- English at 60%
- Audition
- Interview
- Reference
Optional: Applicants are welcome to submit a portfolio showcasing original compositions, performances on their major instrument, additional instruments or work across genres.
See Ontario high school course codes.
Additional Admission Criteria
Email [email protected] for audition repertoire.
Competitive admission range (mean entrance average of last year's admitted students): Low 90s + successful audition
Visit our admission requirements section to find specific requirements for transfer students, indigenous applicants, mature learners, homeschooled applicants, senior citizens, refugees, and more.
Visit our admission requirements section to find specific requirements for transfer students, indigenous applicants, mature learners, homeschooled applicants, senior citizens, refugees, and more.
Admission
To be admissible to Laurier, you must meet both the basic requirements for admission and your program’s specific admission requirements. Program admission requirements are listed on each program page.
Explore our Admissions web page to find critical information about:
- Admissions decision timing
- Alternate offers
- Applicant background summaries
- Failed and repeated courses
- Special cases and extenuating circumstances
- Transcripts and supporting documents
- Transfer credits
Wait Lists
Laurier may use wait lists for competitive programs. If you are placed on a wait list, you will also receive an offer of admission to an alternate program.
