ObjectivesYou'll receive intensive one-on-one studio instruction in your chosen instrument, learning new repertoire—enhancing your practicing skills and technical fluency, while developing excellence in performance. You can choose to undertake jazz studies through vocal or instrumental jazz performance or classical performance studies on any of the following instruments: piano, pipe organ, harpsichord, voice, guitar, flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, percussion, violin, viola, cello, double bass, or harp. You will also study music theory, music history, musicianship (aural skills), and participate in ensembles for a well-rounded education.
Academic titleCertificate in Music Foundations
Course descriptionAcademic Term 1 (Fall) Credits
ENGL 150 English Composition 3.0
MUSF 100 Instrument Foundations Classical 1 2.0 or
MUSF 102 Instrument Foundations Jazz 1 2.0
MUS 115 Survey of Western Music 3.0
MUSF 120 Theory and Musicianship 1 3.0
MUS, JAZZ or non-Music UT electives* 3.0 One of:
MUS 140 Chamber Orchestra 1 2.0
MUS 142 Conservatory Chorale 1 2.0
MUS 146 Wind Ensemble 1 2.0
JAZZ 144 Jazz Orchestra 1 1.5 or
JAZZ 146 Vocal Jazz Ensemble 1 1.5 Total Credits 15.5 - 16.0
Academic Term 2 (Winter)
Credits
ENGL 160 Introduction to Literature 3.0
MUSF 101 Instrument Foundations Classical 2 2.0 or
MUSF 103 Instrument Foundations Jazz 2 2.0
MUSF 121 Theory and Musicianship 2 3.0
MUS, JAZZ or non-Music UT electives* 6.0 One of:
MUS 141 Chamber Orchestra 2 2.0
MUS 143 Conservatory Chorale 2 2.0
MUS 147 Wind Ensemble 2 2.0
JAZZ 145 Jazz Orchestra 1 1.5
JAZZ 147 Vocal Jazz Ensemble 2 1.5 Total Credits 15.5 - 16.0
*Elective Options for the Music Foundations program
Program Participation Requirement
Students must receive a grade equivalent to 70% ("B-") or better in core courses in order to satisfy the prerequisite for additional course work; and to continue in the program.
Program Completion Requirements
Students must achieve a grade equivalent to 70% ("B-") or better in core MUSF, JAZZ and MUS courses and maintain an overall GPA of at least 4.0 ("B-") for all MUSF, JAZZ and MUS core and elective courses to receive the Certificate in Music Foundations.
Additional note: If you pass MUSF 121 with a grade equivalent of 70% (“B-”) you don't have to write the Theory entrance examination or take the Musicianship Placement Assessment should you choose to apply for the Diploma in Music or Diploma in Jazz Studies programs.