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Introduction to Commercial/Jazz Music


Ontario College Certificate


Program Code: JM141

Campus: Lakeshore

Length: 2 semesters

This intensive, performance-based program helps you to solidify your knowledge of the fundamentals of commercial jazz 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.

Courses

No courses available

Admission Requirements

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.

Admission selection is based on the following 4 requirements:

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    Academic

    To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:

    • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses:
      • Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent)
      • Three Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, M or U courses in addition to those listed above

    or

    or

    Mature Applicants

    Diplomas and Certificates

    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 all listed course requirements.

    Degrees

    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.

    College Transfer Applicants

    Diplomas and Certificates

    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.

    Degrees

    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.

    University Transfer Applicants

    Diplomas and Certificates

    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.

    Degrees

    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.

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    English Language Proficiency

    All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.

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    International Credit Evaluation

    Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a credential evaluation. Note, for international High school education course by course evaluations, ICAS must be used. For international post-secondary education, a WES evaluation must be provided. In situations where you expect to apply for transfer credit, it is recommended that a course by course WES evaluation is completed.

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    Online Audition

    All applicants are required to upload an audition video that clearly demonstrates their current performance level on their major instrument. Audition requirements are detailed below. While auditions are assessed on a balance of the technical and song material presented, overall musicality and general ability are also considered as important elements in the selection process. 

    Guidelines:

    • The recording must be video with audio (audio-only recordings will not be accepted);
    • The overall sound on the recording should be at a reasonably good quality level and your instrument must be clearly heard throughout the recording;
    • You must be clearly visible on the recording at all times;
    • No editing of the recording is allowed, all material should be recorded in one session;
    • Open the recording with a very short statement on your reasons for wanting to study at Humber and your musical background (roughly 1 minute);
    • The entire audition video should not exceed 20 minutes.

    Video Recording should contain the following:

    Performance: Prepare and play three selections:

    1. One selection from the jazz field. This should be something beyond the level of merely reading the sheet music. Your own arrangement of a jazz composition or standard (i.e. Autumn Leaves, Have You Met Miss Jones, Body and Soul etc.) would be preferable. The jazz selection must include some improvisation.
    2. A blues from the jazz repertoire such as Billie’s Bounce, Au Privave, Sonnymoon for Two, Tenor Madness, etc.
    3. One selection from the classical field i.e. - baroque, classical, romantic, modern, etc. – minimum level - Royal Conservatory of Music - Grade 9.

    Technique: Prepare and play:

     

    1. Scales: Major (in the keys of E, B, Ab and Db major), harmonic minor (in the keys of C# and F# minor), and melodic minor (in the keys of D and F minor). All scales should be hands together, four octaves ascending and descending.
    2. Solid Chords: Major (in the keys of E and B major), Minor (in the keys of Ab and F# minor), dominant sevenths (starting on Bb and F#), and diminished sevenths (starting on Ab and F#). All chords should be hands together, 2 octaves ascending and descending. Major and minor chords can be 3 or 4 note form.
    3. Broken chords: Major (in the keys of D and Bb major), Minor (in the keys of G and F minor), dominant sevenths (starting on Ab and A), and Diminished sevenths (starting on Bb and C). All chords should be hands together, 2 octaves ascending and descending. Major and minor chords can be 3 or 4 note form.
    4. Arpeggios: major (in the keys of Eb, Bb and D major), minor (in the keys of C, C# and F# minor),dominant seventh (starting on Bb and B) and diminished seventh (starting on A and Ab). Arpeggios should be hands together, 4 octaves ascending and descending (Root position only).

    Registration Instructions

    https://humber.ca/admissions/office-of-the-registrar/registration/registration-instructions.html

How to Apply

Applications are made through ontariocolleges.ca. See program page for details.

International Academic Equivalency

Admission equivalencies for Humber depend on your country of study. Please see admission requirements on the program page to enter your location.

Fees

The 2020/2021 fee for two semesters is:

  • domestic: $4,590.64
  • international: $15,874.00

Fees are subject to change.

Domestic Fees by Semester

Semester 1 2021-22 Fees
Tuition $1,351.41
Compulsory Ancillary Fee $434.91
Compulsory Student Union Fee $64.00
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee $20.00
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) $0.00
Program Ancillary Fee $425.00
Co-op/Placement $0.00
Total $2,295.32
Semester 2 2021-22 Fees
Tuition $1,351.41
Compulsory Ancillary Fee $434.91
Compulsory Student Union Fee $64.00
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee $20.00
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) $0.00
Program Ancillary Fee $425.00
Co-op/Placement $0.00
Total $2,295.32

International Fees by Semester

Semester 1 2021-22 Fees
Tuition $6,783.09
Compulsory Ancillary Fee $434.91
Compulsory Student Union Fee $64.00
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee $20.00
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) $0.00
Program Ancillary Fee $425.00
Co-op/Placement $0.00
Total $7,727.00
Semester 2 2021-22 Fees
Tuition $6,783.09
Compulsory Ancillary Fee $434.91
Compulsory Student Union Fee $64.00
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee $20.00
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) $0.00
Program Ancillary Fee $425.00
Co-op/Placement $0.00
Total $7,727.00

*Plus Mandatory Health Insurance fee once per academic year: Fall start - $420 Winter start - $280 Summer start - $140

Equipment & Device Requirements

Details and Specifications Minimum Specs Recommended Specs
Processor MacBook Air, MacBook Pro or Mac mini with i5 processor i7 processor
Memory 16GB RAM 32GB 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)

Pathways

Humber offers a number of transfer options and pathway opportunities. Visit humber.ca/transferoptions or refer to the program page.

Contact Information

Program Specific Questions

Kelsley Grant, program co-ordinator
416.675.6622 ext. 3290
kelsley.grant@humber.ca

Admissions Questions

Domestic Students

416-675-5000
enquiry@humber.ca

International Students

Contact the International Centre

international.humber.ca/contact

1-416-675-5067

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Print/Download Date: March 29, 2024