The Victoria Conservatory of Music offers a wide variety of Post-Secondary and Career Programs including Certificate and Diploma Studies, Pedagogy and Literature programs.
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The Victoria Conservatory of Music offers Teacher Training in:
- Flute Pedagogy and Literature
- Piano Pedagogy and Literature
- Voice Pedagogy and Literature
- String Pedagogy and Literature
Note: All Pedagogy and Literature courses have a minimum enrollment of four. As the music faculty for Camosun College, the VCM offers three programs. These contain courses that are university and college-transferable and may be available on a part-time basis depending on class size:
In addition, the VCM offers advanced study in:
- Instrument
- Voice
- Music Theory
- Musicianship
- Music History
- Jazz Studies
How do our VCM Faculty members help us stand apart as a centre of musical excellence?
Mary Byrne explains one important advantage to a musical education at the Victoria Conservatory of Music:
All post-secondary level courses offer all the advantages of Victoria Conservatory of Music study, including small classes, extra instructional time and program flexibility. The pedagogy programs are comprised of four 14-week terms that follow the Camosun College academic calendar.
NOTE: Before registering, students MUST contact:
Registrar of Post-Secondary Programs
Fuchsia Shier, 250-386-5311, ext 2360
post-secondaryregistrar@vcm.bc.ca
Self Directed Studies
Students of post-secondary age who wish to explore their musical interests may design an individualized program specific to their current goals and interests.
Since a program of Self-Directed Studies is uniquely tailored to the individual student, it allows great flexibility in program structure, yet offers a focus to the course of study. Students use the Self-Directed Studies program to enhance their own individual understanding and practice of music, increase their skills in a first instrument/voice, begin a second instrument, study music theory, musicianship, music history, and participate in chamber music and large ensembles.
A program of Self-Directed Studies is ideal for students preparing to audition for one of the three full-time Post-Secondary programs.
Regular VCM performance and theory examinations can be completed as outlined in the relevant syllabus. A certificate in individual subjects may be earned by completing a full program of co-requisites.
Interested students who possess the necessary prerequisite skills may be allowed to enrol in courses offered as a part of the three Camosun/VCM Post-Secondary Programs on a space available basis.
Contact the Registrar of Post-Secondary Programs if you wish to receive more information or to apply for Self-Directed Studies:
Registrar of Post-Secondary Programs
Fuchsia Shier, 250-386-5311, ext 2360
post-secondaryregistrar@vcm.bc.ca
