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Founded in 1818, Dalhousie University began conferring degrees in 1866.Since then, it has continued to develop against the backdrop of abundant donations. In the 20th century, it was integrated with universities such as Nova Scotia Institute of Technology and various research institutes.In the last 10 years, the buildings of each faculty have been newly built one after another, which shows the momentum.Currently, there are about 1,000 professors and about 16,000 students enrolled.About 1,200 of them are international students from more than 110 countries around the world.The ratio of students to one professor is 1, which is the lowest rate in Canada. It has 14 faculties on three campuses and offers 3 courses with over 11 degree programs.With this rich discipline and flexible options, you can choose the learning program that suits you best.The Faculty of Music is located in an art center that boasts a full range of facilities such as halls, studios, theaters, practice rooms, and class rooms, and it is attractive to be able to study with the latest equipment.The faculty also includes internationally renowned performers, composers and scholars.Classes are small in number so that each student can be treated in detail.The best advice and support will expand your musicality.
In the university course, BA degree or BA honor degree in music + other majors, BA honor degree in theater voice, BSc honor degree in music + science, performance (instrumental music, voice music), composition, music science, general (including music education) Offers BMus degree acquisition courses.And from September 2009, a new graduate course was added, and it became possible to obtain an MA degree in musicology.
Besides major, you can learn pop, rock, jazz history, sound technology, film music and more.Participating in orchestras, choirs, operas, jazz bands, and saxophone quartets gives you the opportunity to take what you have learned in class.