Develop your skills in musicianship, performance, songwriting and composing, producing, and more, through Mohawk College’s performance-based 3-year Applied Music Program.

Students have the choice to focus their studies in either the Classical or Contemporary stream, in their choice of instruments/vocal. 

Students who apply to the Applied Music Program will have to complete an audition, a theory, and ear training test, and an interview.

Program Highlights

• Personalized instrumental or vocal instruction by some of the industry’s most experienced and accomplished faculty.
• Performance opportunities in McIntyre Performing Arts Centre at Fennell Campus in the community and for various recording projects.
• Clinics and workshops with world-renowned guest musicians and artists.
• Learn about, develop, and perform in a variety of different styles.
• Develop your composing and music production skills, using the latest music technology, through collaborations within the department and with Animation, TV Production, Radio, and Journalism students.
• Opportunities to teach private lessons through practical experience working in the community.
• Hands-on experience through an internship program and several community partners.
• Take advantage of Partnership agreements to further your education with McMaster University and Berklee College of Music.
• Access to Berklee’s Global Network, including workshops and sessions offered by Berklee for their Global Partners.

What you'll learn

• Perform in a variety of ensembles, coached by faculty.
• Use the latest music technology for recording, creating, and producing music.
• Write musical scores for various collaborative productions.
• Appreciate the diverse array of musical styles and rich history of music across global cultures.
• Personal and social awareness of music’s cultural and health roles.
• Explore the business side of the music profession.
• Gain the advice of industry experts.
• Learn how to teach private lessons through practical experience working in the community.

• A copy of Passport - Picture and Address Pages
• All Academic Transcripts - High school and higher
  • High School Transcripts/Mark Sheets and Completion Certificates
  • Degree/Diploma Transcripts/Mark Sheets and Completion Certificates
  • Notarized and translated into English
• English Proficiency Score Cards or equivalent (if applicable)
• Notarized Custodian Declaration (for those under the age of 18 by the start of the class)

• OSSD or equivalent including:
  • Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent
  • Background in Music
• Audition on your instrument or voice, ear-training test, theory exam, and a meeting with music faculty.
• Applicant acceptance will be based on ability and talent in a principal instrument or voice
• Students will be required to purchase a laptop (please see Laptop Requirements under Additional Information)

Options are available for mature applicants.

• Mature applicants aged 19 and over
• Applicants who are not currently in secondary school

Mohawk recognizes that life changes people’s directions. That’s why Mature Students don't need to have completed a secondary school diploma to enter a Mohawk College program.

Mohawk welcomes students from many backgrounds:

• Many Mohawk students arrive after being away from school and/or in the labour force for one year or more
• Almost 1/3 of Mohawk students are aged 23 or over, and there are students from every generation.
• Mohawk considers a mature applicant to be anyone 19 years of age or older who is planning to attend a full or part-time program at Mohawk College.
• Adult learners are an important part of our Mohawk community.
• With various work and life experiences, adult learners contribute their valuable perspectives to classroom and training programs while simultaneously obtaining new knowledge and skills.