Honours Bachelor of Music

Lakehead University music degree programs have been carefully designed to offer students a fine balance between academic and performance courses. Students will explore the various dimensions of music through courses taught by teachers of national and international stature as well as receive mentorship opportunities from seasoned musicians and professionals in the field.

In music program students will have the opportunity to take courses in: • Performance • Theory • Conducting • Composition • Orchestration • Canadian Music • World Music • Pedagogy

The university's goal is to develop students' talent as both a soloist and a collaborative musician, and cultivate their creativity by exposing they to diverse musical genres, traditions, and innovations. Instruction is available in all orchestral instruments as well as: • Classical Guitar • Piano • Voice • Saxophone • Organ

Students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of music ensembles such as: • Vocal Ensemble • Chamber Ensemble • Wind Ensemble • New Music Ensemble • Jazz Ensemble

The strong community connections open the door to academic and professional opportunities with the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra, New Music North, Consortium Aurora Borealis, and more. Students will be able to share their talent and develop their professional skills as they progress through the program.