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Why Music

Admissions Undergraduate Programs Why Music Degrees Offered Testimonials How to Apply Slideshow Presentation Visits and Tours Sample Courses Careers Audition Instruments and Program Requirements Scholarships and Awards Welcome to Western Graduate Programs Non-Music Major Opportunities Community Programs

Transferable Skills

Studying Music is unique in that it requires discipline, interaction and communication at a very high level. The ability to analyze data and bring it to life is at the core of a musical education. Music grads have the skills to succeed in almost any field. Learn more

Global Opportunities

Field work opportunities have taken our students to Europe, South America and around the world. Opportunities exist to design your own experiential learning project for credit. Learn more (via Western International)

Faculty

Nationally recognized scholars, composers, administrators, teachers and performers – leaders in Canadian music – engage students in a learning environment equalled by very few institutions. Learn more

Lessons

Students in all BMus streams receive 60 minutes of weekly one-on-one studio instruction on their instrument or voice. Performance majors receive 90 minutes per week. BA students may add lessons for an additional fee.

Music Library

Located in Talbot College, the Music Library's collection is one of the largest and most comprehensive in North America. Learn more

Performing Opportunities

Don Wright Faculty of Music offers a rich breadth of performance opportunities. Ensemble participation is required for BMus students and all students at Western from all programs are eligible to audition. Learn more

State-of-the-Art Facilities

Perform and learn in facilities that offer the best learning environment for academic and performance studies with 100+ practice rooms, studios, large and small rehearsal rooms, and composition and recording spaces. Learn more

Combined Degree Programs with Business

Combine your passion for music and business to earn two degrees in five years. Earn a general BMus (Honours), BA (Honours Specialization in Music or Major in Music), and an HBA from the Ivey Business School. Learn more

Popular Music Studies

The BA (Major in Popular Music Studies) is a module unique to Western that engages students with the interdisciplinary nature of the study of popular music. Learn more

Contact

Recruitment Coordinator
Sasha Gorbasew
519-661-2111 x80532
agorbase@uwo.ca

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