Minors in Music
Minor in Music
The Minor in Music at Western is a 4.0 course module focusing on academic music courses (such as music history and music theory). Private instruction is not included or required in the minor in music, but it may be added for an additional fee. The minor in music can be combined with a wide array of other programs or modules at Western. The minor in music does not need to be declared in first year. Students pursuing a minor in music may want to participate in a large ensemble which would be in addition to the course load for a music minor.
Course requirements and options for the music minors can be seen on Western's Academic Calendar.
Minor in Music Performance Studies
The Minor in Music Performance Studies is a three-year program designed for students who are also concurrently enrolled in a non-music degree. The program is flexible and permits students to focus exclusively on music study. It offers weekly one-hour lessons. Although minor holders represent performers of high artistic achievement, graduate schools generally require an academic degree as well. Students already at Western should contact Diane Mills at pdmills@uwo.ca during the Intent to Register period.
Admission to the Minor in Music Performance Studies Program
Auditions will be adjudicated in April by a panel of faculty from the Department of Music Performance Studies. Auditions will be scheduled at 15-minute intervals. Admission requirements and performance levels are outlined in the Academic Calendar.
Audition Requirements for the Minor in Music Performance Studies Program
Keyboard
- 3 solo pieces from different periods
- Memorization is required
Orchestral Instruments
- 2 contrasting pieces
- No memorization required
Voice
- Material from different periods
- Languages: English plus any two French, German or Italian
- Memorization is required, except for Oratorio arias
Academic Requirements for the Minor in Music Performance Studies Program
Course requirements and options for the music minors can be seen on Western's Academic Calendar.
Contact Information
Associate Dean (Undergraduate Admissions & Programs)
John Cuciurean
(519) 661-2111 x85333
jcuciure@uwo.ca
Undergraduate Admissions Assistant
Odilla Van Delinder
519-661-2044
ovandeli@uwo.ca
Recruitment Coordinator
Sasha Gorbasew
519-661-2111 x80532
agorbase@uwo.ca
Academic Counsellor
Diane Mills
519-661-2044
pdmills@uwo.ca
