Program at a glance
Credential
Certificate
Work experience
None
Study options
Full-time
Open to International
Yes
Area of study
Length
8 months
1 on1 instruction
Foundation training in music theory and performance
Start in September
This one-year (eight months) program will help you upgrade your skills in theory/rudiments, provide you with one-one studio instruction, and prepare you for further post-secondary music studies.
Create, explore, perform and produce
The Certificate in Music Creativity and Performance Foundations is a听one-year course of studies听offered through partnership with the Victoria Conservatory of Music (VCM) and is designed for students intending to pursue studies in music at the post-secondary level, and who may require additional learning, including theory/rudiments and one-to-one studio instruction.
With a focus on听performance theory, music creativity and performance practice, you'll master the foundational elements of your chosen area of musical study and have guided opportunities to explore aspects of creativity and practise in music.
You'll receive听intensive one-to-one studio instruction听on your chosen principal instrument with the goal of:
- introducing you to new repertoire
- enhancing your practicing skills and technical fluency
- exploring creative expression
- developing excellence in many aspects of performance
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Program outline
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the academic calendar.
What you'll learn
The Certificate in Music Creativity and Performance Foundations is a one-year course of studies and is designed for students intending to pursue studies in music at the postsecondary level, and who may require additional learning, including theory/rudiments and one-to-one studio instruction. With a focus on performance theory, music creativity and performance practice, the program is designed to ensure that students master the foundational elements of their chosen area of musical study and have instructed opportunity to explore aspects of creativity and practice in music. Students receive intensive one-to-one studio instruction on their chosen principal instrument with the goal of introducing them to a new repertoire; enhancing their practicing skills and technical fluency; exploring stage presence and creative expression: and developing excellence in many aspects of performance.
Investing in and exploring your unique performance and creative abilities will deepen your engagement with the musical world and increase your value no matter where your career goals take you.
Upon completion of the Certificate in Music Creativity and Performance Foundations, graduates are well prepared to enter the Diploma in Music Performance program. Some MCPF courses taken as a part of the Certificate in Music Creativity and Performance Foundations may be applied toward the Diploma in Music Performance and Certificate in Music Technologies should graduates choose to audition for placement in these programs and continue their music studies at Camosun and the Victoria Conservatory of Music.听
Tuition and fees
Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025
Estimated tuition
Tuition estimates are for the entire program.
Music Creativity and Performance Foundations, Certificate
$9,377 (domestic)
$21,128 (international)
Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.
For International students visit: International Tuition & Fees.
Student fees
In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to:听Student Fees.
Financial assistance
You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.
Admission requirements
One of: And all of: Applicants will submit two application forms: *The VCM Application additionally requests two letters of reference outlining the applicant's musical skills and accomplishments and suitability for postsecondary study in music.
When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the program admission requirements listed above. Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar: Loading...
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Contact us
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If you have questions about what you can expect to learn contact听postsecondary@vcm.bc.ca
Faculty/staff profile
David Visentin
Chair, Music and Director Post-Secondary, VCM
visentin@vcm.bc.ca
250-386-5311 ext: 3270
Faculty/staff profile
Learn more
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the academic calendar.听
Contact information
General inquiries
Campus location
Victoria Conservatory of Music
900 Johnson St
Victoria BC V8V 3N4
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International students please contact Camosun International