Our Program

Humber's Bachelor of Applied Music - Contemporary Music program is unlike any other four-year bachelor degree in North America. By combining the latest recording technologies and entrepreneurial business strategies with performance, production, songwriting, and composition in jazz, pop, R&B, Latin and world music, graduates will be well equipped with the knowledge and skills needed for success in today's music world.

After two years of core music courses, students will choose electives in arranging, composition, advanced improvisation, film scoring, recording/production techniques or songwriting along with courses in music business and creative development. Students who take a minimum of six music electives in Performance/Composition or Music Production will receive that profile designation.

Students in the degree program develop musicianship and artistry by presenting their own recitals, arranging and composing original material, and recording and marketing their own music. In addition, students take courses in music history, pedagogy, theory, aural training, improvisation, ensembles, private lessons, music production and music business. Every student also undertakes a work experience placement in the music industry to establish contacts and relationships with key companies and industry personnel. All students will complete a major recording project/portfolio in their fourth year. The assembled portfolio, which includes a complete press kit, professional-quality recording as well as other promotional materials, will function as a student's calling card for entrance into the music industry upon graduation.

Note: For information regarding faculty credentials for this program, visit humber.ca/faculty.