Thursday, May 24, 2007

Selkirk College (British Columbia) Music Program Highlight

The Contemporary Music and Technology program at Selkirk College is atwo-year diploma program developed to train musician performers for thecommercial music and entertainment industry. The curriculum is based onthe most relevant and up-to-date music industry standards.While other schools may focus their attention on the rudiments of musicas they pertain to a specific style, at Selkirk we believe that there isvalidity to every style of music. During your two years here you willinvestigate the best that each genre has to offer from jazz to rock,classical and world music.The curriculum includes individual instruction on guitar, bass,percussion, saxophone, violin, vocals and keyboards, as well as a solidgrounding in music theory and ear training. Individual and groupinstruction and practice is offered throughout both years of theprogram. Jazz, pop and rock are the primary instructional styles.Whether you're taking advantage of our music degree pathway to Berkleeor our diploma program we're certain you'll find a curriculum thatappeals to your needs.

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