Music - Collaboration, Curation, and Creative Performance Wilfrid Laurier University

Overview

The Music - Collaboration, Curation, and Creative Performance programme at Wilfrid Laurier University offers a comprehensive graduate education designed for the modern performing artist. This sequential four-term curriculum integrates academic research with practical business fundamentals to foster unique artistic identities. Students engage deeply with diverse musical traditions while developing the professional skills necessary to navigate the contemporary arts landscape.

The course structure is divided into distinct phases that move from foundational theory to practical application. Initially, students explore the intersections of creativity, curation, and entrepreneurship.

Why Music - Collaboration, Curation, and Creative Performance at Wilfrid Laurier University?

This programme is unique in Canada for its specific focus on collaboration and curation within the creative process. Wilfrid Laurier University provides a supportive environment where students can connect with expert faculty and university partners. The Faculty of Music is a leading force in research, offering access to the Laurier Centre for Music in the Community, which fosters inclusive musical practices and regional partnerships.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 7487 per semester
• National fee: CAD 2623 per semester

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum covers academic, research, and creative foundations, culminating in a major public performance. Modules may include:

• Collaboration and Performance
• The Public Musician
• Expanding Performance
• Fundamentals for the 21st Century Music Entrepreneur
• Creativity and Interdisciplinary Arts
• Creative Incubation
• Independent reading course
• Experiential placement
• Major Artistic Project

Careers with Music - Collaboration, Curation, and Creative Performance

Graduates are equipped with the stability and confidence to embark on lifelong careers centred around creativity and the arts. The programme prepares students for various professional roles within the multicultural and interdisciplinary arts scene.

Through the ASPIRE professional skills development training, students can also tailor their learning plans to specific workplace goals, ensuring a smooth transition from graduate study to the professional performing arts sector.