# Music Performance
**Diploma** · 2 Years

A two-year diploma program teaching students to interpret, improvise, and perform contemporary music styles including country, Celtic, rock, R&B, jazz, world music, and pop. Uses official curriculum from Berklee College of Music for core courses. Students develop performance skills in the Florence Simmons Performance Hall and SoPA Garage, and receive Music Prince Edward Island membership. Covers music theory, ear training, arranging, music licensing for film/TV/video games, and the music business. Degree pathway agreements available with Berklee, UPEI, Acadia, Humber, and others.

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| Credential | Diploma |
| Length | 2 Years |
| Campuses | Prince of Wales Campus |
| Delivery | In-person, Online |
| Start dates | September 2026 |

## Awards

- **Diploma** · 2 Years — [details](https://hollandcollege.com/academics/full-time-programs/music-performance/index.php)
- **Award** — [details](https://hollandcollege.com/academics/full-time-programs/music-performance/music-performance-audition-require.html)
- **Award** — [details](https://hollandcollege.com/academics/full-time-programs/music-performance/music-instructors.html)

## Prerequisites

- Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above the general level
- Performance Audition
- Music Fundamentals exam (completed prior to program start, following successful audition)
- Resumé including related training, work and volunteer experience with applicable dates, memberships, awards, and other relevant information
- Audition required; applicants must declare a primary instrument (bass, brass, drums, guitar, or other); evaluated on prepared pieces, scales, improvisation, sight-reading, ear training, and musical experience

## Courses

- SAFE-1005
- MUSC-1000
- MUSC-1005
- MUSC-1010
- MUSC-1015
- MUSC-1020
- MUSC-1025
- MUSC-1030
- MUSC-1035
- MUSC-1040
- MUSC-1045
- MUSC-1050
- MUSC-1055
- MUSC-1060
- MUSC-2000
- MUSC-2005
- MUSC-2015
- MUSC-2020
- MUSC-2025
- MUSC-2030

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<small>Source: [https://hollandcollege.com/academics/full-time-programs/music-performance/index.php](https://hollandcollege.com/academics/full-time-programs/music-performance/index.php)</small>