About the Department

Our Mission:

Welcome to the Department of Music at Brock University, part of the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts. Our goal is to prepare students for their chosen musical career and to produce critically aware musicians with a broadly based musical education. We offer programs of study leading to a Bachelor of Music (BMus) Honours, a Bachelor of Arts (BA) Honours in Music, a BA with Major in Music and a Pass BA . Students may also pursue a Combined Major with another subject area, or a Minor in Music. For details, see our degree descriptions. 

Click here to read what some our graduates have said about the program

What Makes Us "Special"

• all full-time faculty have doctorates in music and have extensive teaching experience
• small classes allow students to freely participate and ask questions
• small classes allow professors to give you personal attention
• professors are dedicated to helping you attain your musical career goals
• our graduates have successfully continued their education by being accepted into faculties of Education or have gone on to Graduate School with scholarships; some have opened their own teaching studios and are active performers in their communities

A Great Place to Learn

• readily accessible practice rooms with well-maintained pianos
• computer music facilities
• extensive library collection including the latest technology, student-friendly lending policies, and personalized service
• well-equipped classrooms

Music Courses

• Applied lessons (instrumental and vocal study)
• Music education/pedagogy courses
• Computer music applications
• Composition
• History
• Theory and Analysis

Student Ensembles

• Mixed Chorale
• Women's Chorus
• Men's Chorus
• Wind Ensemble
• Percussion Ensemble
• Symphony Orchestra (Niagara Community)

Ensembles-in-Residence

• Avanti Chamber Singers - www.avantichambersingers.com/