Overview

The Community Music programme at Wilfrid Laurier University is designed for community leaders who are, or plan to be, engaged in creating or making music with diverse populations in schools, places of worship, private studios, seniors’ homes, community centres or other venues where music making occurs. This interdisciplinary program balances theory and practice for the development of leadership skills in community music.

Careers

Community Music provides you the skills to be successful in a number of careers, including:

ensemble leaders and administrators
classroom and studio teachers
prison and probation support workers
arts council’s administrator
administrators and managers of arts-based businesses, schools and music camps
music/leisure coordinators at seniors residences
community youth leaders
church, worship or faith-based leader

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Community Music Practices and Leadership

Music and Meaning in Community Contexts

Creativity and Interdisciplinary Arts

New Media, Business, Administration and Marketing

Independent Reading course

Applied Community Service and Research Project

Qualitative Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months
Part-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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83

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

3 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waterloo, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

B

English requirements

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83

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59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to this program is reviewed by the Graduate Programme Committee. Admission is based on the collective results of:

A completed four-year honours undergraduate degree with at least a B standing (73-76%) in the final two years of full-time undergraduate study.
Foundation of musical training and experience is required.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15722 CAD / year

≈ 15722 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5350 CAD / year

≈ 5350 CAD / year
In-State Applies to you

Applies to you

5350 CAD / year

≈ 5350 CAD / year

Additional Details

Domestic fee: $2,622.92 per term

Part-Time

International fee: $3,641.00 per term

Domestic fee: $1,687.08 per term

Living costs

Waterloo

Canada

810 - 1447 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

In-State Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Waterloo

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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