Pursue Undergraduate Program in
Music
Explore, improvise and create new sounds with globally informed training to compose, perform, and teach future musicians. Develop your musical toolkit in the world of music through jazz, gospel, western classical, global, and contemporary music, music creation, studies, and community practice courses. Turn your passion into a career with mentorship from acclaimed performers and showcases like Jazz Week and Global Music Festival.
The AMPD Advantage:
- World-class, state-of-the-art facilities for performance, rehearsal, recording, and composing.
- The flexibility to choose courses from different areas, or to focus and specialize.
- Faculty members who are dedicated performers, composers and scholars who give students individual attention.
Program Overview
Founded on the principles of diversity and inclusion, the Music (BFA; BA) program is unique in recognizing students with musical talent and ambition who arrive with a wide variety of musical backgrounds. The Music (BFA; BA) program builds on these experiences by providing a common foundation through four core courses in the first two years. Students then specialize further during their final two years and can explore the full range of options available to them. Regardless of specialization, students will develop skills in various musical practices and cultural forms.
Students in the Music (BFA; BA) program can specialize or generalize according to their interests after a diverse foundational first- and second-year common practice. Specialization areas include:
- Jazz & Gospel Music
- Western Classical Performance
- World Music & Ethnomusicology
- Contemporary Improvisation, Composition
- Digital & Electronic Music
- Black Music Studies
- Studies in Music Cultures
- Music Education & Community Music
Program Details
Offered By
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
Degrees Offered
BA, BFA
Fall Entry
Yes (first and upper year)
Winter Entry
Yes (first and upper year)
Summer Entry
Yes (first and upper year)
Ways to Study
Full-Time, Part-Time
Sample Schedule (First-year)
- Performance (Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Piano, Percussion and/or Voice)
- Theory & Musicianship
- Music & Cultures
Possible Career Paths
- musician
- composer/arranger
- music director
- music teacher
- sound designer
- producer
- music curator/presenter
Viewbooks
Undergraduate
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Transfer & Mature
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Indigenous
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International
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Admission Requirements
I am a high-school student I have completed at least one year of full-time study at college or university I have been away from high-school for at least two years I have never studied in a formal academic high-school environment Returning / Reactivating student (previously York) Visiting StudentsSchool of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70.
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70.
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70.
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70.
Baccalauréat Français
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
- A maximum of 30 possible transferable credits may be granted for successful completion of the Baccalauréat Général. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
To gain admission to this program, the Baccalauréat Général with a minimum overall score of 14 is required.To gain admission to this program, the Baccalauréat Général with a minimum overall score of 14 is required.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
- A maximum of 30 possible transferable credits may be granted for successful completion of the Baccalauréat Général. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
To gain admission to this program, the Baccalauréat Général with a minimum overall score of 14 is required.To gain admission to this program, the Baccalauréat Général with a minimum overall score of 14 is required.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
Bachillerato
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BA
Requirements for admission:
- Minimum overall result of “Bien/Buena/Bueno/Good” on all academic courses.
- Some programs require a higher GPA.
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- Minimum overall result of “Bien/Buena/Bueno/Good” on all academic courses.
- Some programs require a higher GPA.
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
CAPE
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BA
Requirements for admission:
- A minimum overall average of 3 out of 7 is required. Higher grades required for certain programs.
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
- CAPE 2-unit courses, with results of 3 or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- A minimum overall average of 3 out of 7 is required. Higher grades required for certain programs.
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
- CAPE 2-unit courses, with results of 3 or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
- Extra courses will be assessed for transfer credit. Applicants with the DEC may be awarded up to one full year of transfer credit.
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70.
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
- Extra courses will be assessed for transfer credit. Applicants with the DEC may be awarded up to one full year of transfer credit.
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70.
Chinese High School
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
To gain admission to this program, successful completion of the final year of Senior 3/Grade 12 level of study with a minimum overall average of 85% on all academic courses.To gain admission to this program, successful completion of the final year of Senior 3/Grade 12 level of study with a minimum overall average of 85% on all academic courses.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
To gain admission to this program, successful completion of the final year of Senior 3/Grade 12 level of study with a minimum overall average of 85% on all academic courses.To gain admission to this program, successful completion of the final year of Senior 3/Grade 12 level of study with a minimum overall average of 85% on all academic courses.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
Turkish High School
- Some programs require higher. Please review the requirements for your program below.
- Prerequisite courses should not be below a grade of 4.0 or 70%.
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
GCE
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
- GCE A2 examinations with results of "C" or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
To gain admission to this program, minimum average of B is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of B.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
- GCE A2 examinations with results of "C" or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
To gain admission to this program, minimum average of B is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of B.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
Hong Kong
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
To gain admission to this program, successful completion of the Twelfth Year of senior studies with a minimum overall average of 4.5/5.0 required.
To gain admission to this program, successful completion of the Twelfth Year of senior studies with a minimum overall average of 4.5/5.0 required.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
To gain admission to this program, successful completion of the Twelfth Year of senior studies with a minimum overall average of 4.5/5.0 required.
To gain admission to this program, successful completion of the Twelfth Year of senior studies with a minimum overall average of 4.5/5.0 required.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
International Baccalaureate
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BA
Requirements for admission:
- IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three passes at the Standard-level and three passes at the Higher-level, or two passes at the Standard-level and four passes at the Higher-level
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
- Transfer credit is granted for IB courses with Higher-level final grades of 5 or better, to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
To gain admission to this program, minimum IB diploma point scores of 30 is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires minimum IB diploma point scores of 30.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three passes at the Standard-level and three passes at the Higher-level, or two passes at the Standard-level and four passes at the Higher-level
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
- Transfer credit is granted for IB courses with Higher-level final grades of 5 or better, to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
To gain admission to this program, minimum IB diploma point scores of 30 is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires minimum IB diploma point scores of 30.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
Indian High School
- Some programs require a higher average. Please review the requirements for your program below.
- Prerequisite courses should not be below a grade of 55%.
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BA
Requirements for admission:
- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70.
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70.
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70.
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70.
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70.
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70.
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70.
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70.
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70.
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70.
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70.
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70.
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70.
OUAC code YH
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70.
OUAC code YH
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BA
To be considered a mature student, you must:
be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BFA
To be considered a mature student, you must:
be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70.
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70.
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70.
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70.
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70.
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70.
Tawjihyah
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
United States High School
- Grade 12 graduation with a minimum overall average of "B" on Grade 11 and Grade 12 academic courses is required to be considered for most programs. Some programs require a higher average. Please review the requirements for your program below.
- SAT or ACT scores are not required for students studying in a recognized accredited US curriculum outside the United States, Puerto Rico or Guam.
- SATs/ACTs are considered in combination with high school grades.
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
For Fall (September) 2021 and Winter (January) 2022 entry, York University will deem the SAT/ACT as optional for students studying in a recognized accredited US curriculum high school in the United States, Puerto Rico or Guam. However, students who have completed a standardized test are encouraged to submit their test scores as it may support your application for competitive programs. SAT/ACT scores must be sent electronically from the College Board directly to York. Please browse the section below for pre-requisites and detailed admission requirements.
Note: An SAT/ACT test will be required from students who are not enrolled in a recognized accredited US curriculum high school in the United States, Puerto Rico or Guam or have not studied in a formal academic high-school environment.
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
- AP College Board examinations are eligible for transfer credit, for results of 4 or 5, up to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
- AP College Board examinations are eligible for transfer credit, for results of 4 or 5, up to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) or National Examinations Council (NECO) - minimum 6 academic courses
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70.
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
BFA
Requirements for admission:
- February 4, 2022, for Fall 2022 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70.
You are required to provide official evidence of academic achievement in secondary education. This can be demonstrated through:
- Final grades under the Ontario curriculum (obtained through correspondence, night school or through TVO)
- Credentials through other curricula, such as results from Advanced Placement (AP) or Advanced-level courses in the General Certificate of Education (GCE). (Students may register to sit for the AP and GCE examinations as private candidates.)
In the absence of final grades in courses:
- You must submit the results of standardized tests such as the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) with a minimum combined total of 1170 on the Critical Reading and Math components or a composite American College Testing (ACT) score of 24.
- Your application will be reviewed by an admissions sub-committee. If admitted, you will not be eligible for entrance scholarships. You will be considered for continuing student scholarships at the end of your first year of study, if you satisfy those criteria.
You may also be required to provide proof of language proficiency. You will be considered for entrance scholarships on the basis of your overall averages in the six 4U/4M (Ontario curriculum) or equivalent courses.