Bachelor of Music in Community Music

Wilfrid Laurier University

Community Music allows you to explore diverse musical styles, genres and music-making approaches across various instruments. You will then apply these practical skills in leading and collaborating with your peers on musical initiatives with a social impact.Through considerable hands-on experience, Community Music will prepare you to become a professional musician specializing in facilitating music-making with everyone from non-musicians to professionals in various community contexts.Program Highlights Laurier is the only university in Canada to offer an undergraduate Bachelor of Music in Community Music. Flexible in course requirements, you will have enough room to pursue a minor or double degree in an area outside of the Faculty of Music.You’ll receive training in voice, drums, and either keyboard or guitar. Students get to work in a variety of music genres and cultures, and frequently work with guest artists and coaches. Students get experiential learning off-campus throughout their degree, as music facilitators and as performers. Throughout all four years, you will be performing, learning and improving your musicianship. Small group instruction and performance experience in large and small ensembles is available to all students.

Faculty of Music