Ontario College Certificate
Program Code: JM171
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.
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 all listed course requirements.
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 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.
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:
Scales: One or two octaves (two octaves recommended) ascending and descending, playing 1/8th notes. Recommended M.M. Quarter note =100: Ab major (Bb for trumpets) played staccato, E major (F# for trpts.) played legato. D harmonic minor (E for trpts.) any style of articulation. F melodic minor (G for trpts.) any style of articulation.
Chords: One or two octaves arpeggiated ascending and descending: Bb dominant 7 (C for trpts.),Gb major 7 (Ab for trpts.), C minor 7(b5) (D for trpts.), Eb diminished 7 (F for trpts.). Recommended M.M. Quarter note = 100
Range: A high (or low for bass trombonists) range exercise: Perform a favourite range exercise (scales, chords, or harmonics) that shows off your high (or low) range potential.
Classical Selection: (2 to 4 minutes recommended): A lyrical or technical study, etude, or an excerpt of a concerto. No accompaniment required.
Two Jazz Standards: Play the melody and one or more choruses of an improvised solo, 2 to 5 minutes for each tune. Suggested repertoire includes medium or up tempo tunes such as Stella By Starlight, Yardbird Suite, Just Friends, Green Dolphin St., Joy Spring, Sonnymoon For Two, I’m Old Fashioned, and slower ballads such as Body and Soul, Summertime, Georgia, Laura, In A Sentimental Mood.
Your own choice: This selection could be a latin or brazilian tune, another jazz standard, a composition, or anything that shows off your musical interests.
The three tunes above can have a live rhythm section (or just piano or guitar) accompaniment, or use playalong CD’s such as the Jamey Aebersold CD/Book series. For those who have little jazz improvising experience, do your best, we not only listen to your sound, time, technique, but also your overall potential.
Registration Instructions
https://humber.ca/admissions/office-of-the-registrar/registration/registration-instructions.html
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.
The 2020/2021 fee for two semesters is:
Fees are subject to change.
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 | $350.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
Total | $2,220.32 |
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 | $350.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
Total | $2,220.32 |
Semester 1 | 2021-22 Fees |
Tuition | $6,858.09 |
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 | $350.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
Total | $7,727.00 |
Semester 2 | 2021-22 Fees |
Tuition | $6,858.09 |
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 | $350.00 |
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
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) |
Humber offers a number of transfer options and pathway opportunities. Visit humber.ca/transferoptions or refer to the program page.
Kelsley Grant, program co-ordinator
416.675.6622 ext. 3290
kelsley.grant@humber.ca
416-675-5000
enquiry@humber.ca
Contact the International Centre
international.humber.ca/contact
1-416-675-5067
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Print/Download Date: September 20, 2024