Bachelor of Music in Woodwind (Honours)

Humber Polytechnic - Lakeshore Campus

Canada,Ontario

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 21,081/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 75

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Canada, Ontario

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1967

Total Students: 57,000 +

Int. Students: 6,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

3199 Lake Shore Blvd. West Toronto, ON M8V 1K8

Bachelor of Music in Woodwind (Honours)

Program Overview

By combining the latest recording technologies and entrepreneurial business strategies with performance, production, songwriting and composition in jazz, pop, R&B, Latin and world music, you will be well equipped with the knowledge and skills needed for success in today’s music world.

Founded in 1972, the program has consistently produced many of the most successful commercial and jazz musicians in Canada and the world. With more than 350 students and a faculty of 18 full-time and 80 part-time teachers, our program is one of the largest, most diverse and highly regarded programs of its kind in the country. Long known for the strength of its professors, Humber offers you the opportunity to study privately, in classroom situations, and in several of the more than 50 ensembles directed by a who’s who of Canadian music. As Toronto is the centre of Canada’s entertainment industry, Humber attracts the top professionals in jazz, musical theatre, television, film, commercials and pop.

After two years of core music courses, you will continue with lessons on your major instrument, as well as take classes in music production and music business while also choosing from electives in arranging, composition, advanced improvisation, film scoring, music production techniques, songwriting, ethnomusicology or pedagogy.

You’ll develop musicianship and artistry by presenting your own recital, arranging and composing original material, and recording and marketing your own music.
In addition, you will take courses in music history, theory, aural training and improvisation, and have the opportunity to participate in a variety of ensembles.

All students complete a major recording project/portfolio in their fourth year. The assembled portfolio, which includes a complete press kit and professional-quality recording, as well as other promotional materials, functions as your calling card for entrance into the music industry upon graduation.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate will:

  • Perform, compose, produce music at a professional level for entry to the competitive, global music industry.
  • Demonstrate a knowledge of diverse musical styles and contextualize themselves within contemporary music history: specifically defined as the idioms of African American musical genres, mainstream pop music, country/folk music, Latin music, music for musicals and film, art music and jazz.
  • Demonstrate, through performance and composition, a technical and musical mastery of harmonic, melodic and rhythmic structures.
  • Demonstrate, through performance, an extensive knowledge of contemporary musical repertoire and apply appropriate performance skills in diverse music contexts.
  • Compose and arrange in a broad range of contemporary music styles.
  • Prepare and present a portfolio of recorded material reflecting a broad range of styles.
  • Record, edit and produce a broad range of contemporary music.
  • Apply computer applications/music technology skills in composition, arranging and production.
  • Critically analyze and evaluate sound recordings and describe their production characteristics.
  • Demonstrate, through production and performance, organizational, project management, and implementation skills.
  • Demonstrate leadership, teamwork, communication, critical thinking, research and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of contract law, copyright law, intellectual property rights, royalties, and rules of public domain.
  • Make use of entrepreneurial music business skills to engage in the competitive contemporary music industry.
  • Demonstrate professional “freelance” etiquette relating to job seeking and keeping skills.
  • Demonstrate an ability to research and present findings from primary and secondary sources.
  • Formulate, articulate and present their own ideas about music, art and society through discussion and writings.
  • Demonstrate an artistic awareness and understanding of musical aesthetics.
  • Assess personal strengths, musical and business skills, knowledge, artistic vision, interests, and abilities.

Work Placement

  • You will participate in a work placement designed to mirror the professional music world, which is largely characterized by contract, freelance and part-time employment. You are responsible for accumulating the equivalent of 420 hours of experience which will allow you to establish contacts and relationships with key companies and industry professionals.

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