School of Music

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Learn from the best

The integration and collaboration between performers, researchers and composers is what makes studying music at UVic unique.

Become a student
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Careers in music

Discover the many careers that a degree in music can lead to: Jilaine Orton chose to pursue a music education career to facilitate music learning for students from all types of backgrounds.

Career possibilities
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Nurture your passion

From inspiring performance opportunities to supportive mentorship and top-tier facilities, our courses are designed to help you grow as the artist you’re meant to be.

Course offerings
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Not just for music students

Perform. Connect. Grow. Join an ensemble open to all UVic students — and earn academic credit along the way.

Ensembles

We celebrate the role of music in daily life

Immerse yourself in the study of music with our expert faculty and dynamic undergraduate and graduate programs. Whether music is your passion or your pleasure, our supportive classes and individual studio lessons will give you the chance to collaborate with fellow musicians and grow as an artist and performer.

Join us and discover your edge at UVic’s School of Music!

Undergraduate

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Undergraduate studies

Graduate

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Graduate studies

Resources

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Upcoming events

Territory acknowledgement

We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.