This program at Mohawk College develops your skills in musicianship, performance, songwriting and composing, producing and more.

Program Highlights

• Personalized instrumental or vocal instruction by some of the industry’s most experienced and accomplished faculty.
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• 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 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.

What you'll learn

• Perform in a variety of ensembles, coached by faculty.
• Use the latest music technology in a state-of-the-art facility.
• Compose your arrangements and works and have them performed by student groups under your direction.
• Participate in professional recording studio experiences.
• Write musical scores for various productions.
• 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)

Admission Requirements

• 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.

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 direction. 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 or older 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 valuable perspectives to classroom and training programs while obtaining new knowledge and skills.