Recognized as one of Canada's top jazz training institutions, CapU's Jazz Studies programs foster your abilities in jazz performance, composition and music education in the context of an enriched liberal arts education.
The Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies - Education is a four-year degree that prepares music educators with a core practice in jazz performance and composition in balance with other musical traditions.
If you plan to teach music at primary or secondary levels, this degree will provide you with the musical and pedagogical skills to make a smooth transition to a teaching certification program. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Applicants are required to have high school graduation. |
| Application Notes : | English is the language of instruction at CapU. All applicants are required to demonstrate competence in the English language prior to admission. If English is not your first language or you've received your education in a language other than English, you must meet our English Language Requirements. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | Applicants are required to attend an interview and an audition. Auditions include performance, aural skills assessment, sight-reading assessment, and music theory assessment. Current Grade 12 students can be conditionally accepted based on final Grade 11 grades or interim Grade 12 grades. Students can upload proof of grades (e.g. unofficial transcripts, copies of report cards) through EducationPlannerBC when applying to Capilano University. Final acceptance will be based on high school graduation and having met the program specific requirements. Note: All B.C. applicants must release their grades to CapU via the BC Ministry of Education at Student Transcripts Services (STS). Please do this as soon as possible. |
* 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.