Bachelor of Arts in Music (Major, Minor)

About this programme

Now offered as a four-year Bachelor of Arts in Music Honours Program, the degree provides advanced training in performance, composition, and musicianship. Students complete a junior recital in third year, followed by a final-year capstone project and full-length recital. Alongside their artistic development, students build career-ready skills through courses in grant writing, project management, and Canadian business. The program balances technical training with creative growth, with opportunities to develop as both solo performers and collaborative musicians. Students study music theory, history, and audio arts while exploring a range of musical traditions, preparing them for diverse pathways in music and beyond. Are you a college student? Visit the ONTransfer website to view more of our pathway agreements. Algoma University Music Department is committed to fostering an inclusive, student-centred environment in which every individual is supported in the development of their musicianship, and provided with essential skills for realizing long-term career goals. Performance and comprehensive exposure to the varied opportunities of the current music industry lie at the heart of the program, with weekly performance classes designed to refine skills, build confidence, and cultivate each young artist’s unique musical signature. As a four-year Honours program, students progress from foundational to advanced study in performance, musicianship, and ensemble work, alongside courses in audio arts, conducting, composition, songwriting, music theory, and history across both Western