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Music Certificate

Credential: Mohawk College Certificate
Program Number: 809

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Attention, adult learners - why not develop existing musical skills or begin a new and interesting study? You will explore new musical horizons through a basic study of music and develop a sound foundation, which will enable you to branch out to more advanced studies such as arranging, composition, computer music, etc. On successful completion of the program, you will have developed your musical ability to the entrance level of the three-year Applied Music program at Mohawk College.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The program is open to absolute beginners, or individuals at any stage. You may qualify for credit for previous musical experience.
Level 1 instruments and vocals require no previous experience. You must supply your own instruments where applicable and pay for texts.
O.S.S.D. mature student status or equivalent.
Secondary school English or equivalent.

PROGRAM OF STUDIES

To receive the Certificate you must successfully complete courses chosen from the selection below for a total of 180 hours of instruction.

Course Number	Course Name	Course Hours	Tentative Schedule*
Course Number	Course Name	Course Hours	Fall	Winter	Spring
Mandatory Courses:
MUSCMU020	Theory - Preliminary	26	X
MUSCMU123	Theory 1	26		X
MUSCMU223	Theory 2	26			X
MUSCMU014	Basic Ear Training Lab 1	26	X	X	X
MUSCMU024	Basic Ear Training Lab 2	26	X	X	X
MUSCMU140	Training 1 (Solfege)	26		X
Total Hours:		156
Option Courses:
Ear Training 2 (Solfege)		26			X
Jazz Harmony Level 1		26		X
Jazz Harmony Level 2		26			X
Guitar - Level 1		19.5	X	X	X
Guitar - Level 2		19.5	X	X	X
Guitar - Level 3		19.5	X	X	X
Guitar - Level 4		19.5	X	X	X
Piano - Introductory		19.5	X	X	X
Piano - Level 2		19.5	X	X	X
Piano - Level 3		19.5	X	X	X
Piano - Level 4		19.5	X	X	X
Piano - Level 5		19.5	X	X	X
Vocal - Level 1		10	X	X	X
Vocal - Advanced		15	X	X	X
Music History 1		26	X
Music History 2		26	X
Mohawk College Singers		39	X	X
Jazz Improvisation		26		X
Harmony-Conservatory Preparation - Level 1		26	X
Harmony-Conservatory Preparation - Level 2		26	X
Ear Training Lab - Level 2		26	X	X	X
Ear Training Lab - Level 3		26	X	X	X
Ear Training Lab - Level 4		26	X	X	X
Fun with Opera		26			X
Electronic Music		26	X	X
Creativity Orchestra		39	X	X	X
* Subject to change - Browse current catalogue for course offerings