Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music (Honours) - Composition

York University

Founded on the principles of diversity and inclusion, the Music (BFA BA) program is unique in recognizing students with musical talent and ambition who arrive with a wide variety of musical backgrounds. The Music (BFA BA) program builds on these experiences by providing a common foundation through four core courses in the first two years. Students then specialize further during their final two years and can explore the full range of options available to them. Regardless of specialization, students will develop skills in various musical practices and cultural forms. Students in the Music (BFA BA) program can specialize or generalize according to their interests after a diverse foundational first- and second-year common practice.The Department of Music addresses the expanding area of music composition by offering courses in both traditional compositional practices and digital and electronic media as early as first year. Students may then continue in traditional composition or focus on composing for films, games, and motion media. Specialized studios and labs are available to students studying composing for screens.