Ministry Title: Introduction to Commercial/Jazz Music
Ontario College Certificate
Program Code: JM1
Campus: Lakeshore
Length: 2 semesters starting in September
This intensive, performance-based program helps you to solidify your knowledge of the fundamentals of commercial jazz music and to improve your performance skills through improvisation, repertoire development and small group ensemble performance work.
Upon graduation, you will have a clearer understanding of the field and your career potential within it. You'll have developed audition skills and be a stronger candidate for entry into music diploma/degree programs at Canadian colleges and universities.
Applicants must meet all the requirements below in order to meet minimum program eligibility. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission. Admission decisions will be available via MyHumber, or by email and mail. Admission decisions will not be released by phone.
To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:
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An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or other postsecondary school, and will be 19 or older as of the first day of classes. Humber will invite you for testing to demonstrate that you meet program eligibility.
An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or attended postsecondary studies, and will be 21 or older as of the first day of classes. Mature applicants for degree programs will be required to meet course requirements at the U/M level or equivalent.
An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility.
An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants must have an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent in the program. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility.
An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.
Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a WES or ICAS evaluation.
All successful applicants must pass a performance audition on their intended instrument of specialty.
Bass / Brass / Guitar / Piano / Percussion / Woodwind / Violin/Cello / Voice
Applications are made through ontariocolleges.ca. See program page for details.
Admission equivalencies for Humber depend on your country of study. Please see admission requirements on the program page to enter your location.
*Note: Price will vary according to instrument profile.
Amounts listed were the total of tuition, lab and material fees, student service and auxiliary fees for the first two semesters of the 2016/2017 academic year. Fees are subject to change.
Details and Specifications | Minimum Specs | Recommended Specs |
Processor | MacBook Air, MacBook Pro or Mac mini with i5 processor | i7 processor |
Memory | 16GB RAM | 32G RAM |
Other | Microphone (USB mic: Audio-Technica AT2020), "MIDI Controller (semi-weighted keys, used in conjunction with software), Keyboard Only : Keystation 61 MK3 ", Headphones: Audio-Technica (optional) |
Humber offers a number of transfer options and pathway opportunities. Visit humber.ca/transferoptions or refer to the program page.
Cathy Mitro, program co-ordinator
416.675.6622 ext. 3847
catherine.mitro@humber.ca
416-675-5000
enquiry@humber.ca
Contact the International Centre
international.humber.ca/contact
1-416-675-5067
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On October 21, 2019, the Provincial Government of Ontario announced the renaming of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) to the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU). Both names may appear on this website.
Select information only is included in this printable PDF. For complete program details, refer to humber.ca/programs.
Print/Download Date: January 25, 2021