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Music


The best preparation for teaching music, either in junior/intermediate (24 credits) or as a first (36 credits) or second (24 credits) teaching subject in intermediate/senior, is a BFA or equivalent Honours degree in music. Before taking the practicum-seminar(s), teacher candidates are generally required to have completed the core curriculum as set out by the Music Department, Faculty of Fine Arts (listed below as required). Courses can be chosen in consultation with a Faculty of Education adviser if necessary.

Junior/Intermediate or Second Teaching Subject

Candidates must complete 24 credits as follows:

FA/MUSI 1000 6.00
FA/MUSI 1200 9.00
FA/MUSI 2200 6.00

or

FA/MUSI 2201 3.00 and FA/MUSI 2202 3.00

Remaining credits at the 3000 or 4000 level, for example:

FA/MUSI 3300 6.00
FA/MUSI 3320 6.00

First Teaching Subject

Candidates must complete 36 credits as follows:

FA/MUSI 1000 6.00
FA/MUSI 1200 9.00
FA/MUSI 2200 6.00
FA/MUSI 2201 3.00 and FA/MUSI 2202 3.00

Remaining nine credits at the 3000 or 4000 level, such as:

FA/MUSI 3300 6.00
FA/MUSI 3320 6.00

It is highly recommended that teacher candidates plan to include the following music courses in their study:

FA/MUSI 3000 6.00
FA/MUSI 3470 3.00
FA/MUSI 3450 3.00 or FA/MUSI 3460 3.00