About the course

StFX Music is a pioneer in jazz education in Canada.  We offered the country’s first university degree in Jazz Studies in 1983.  At StFX, you’ll receive individual instruction from some of Canada’s leading music educators in studio, classroom and rehearsal environments, honing your performance and compositional skills. 

　　Our strengths are in our teaching and course content. We provide direct face-to-face private studio lessons with faculty, and our courses teach you how to use the best resource available: you. As a Music major, you’ll have courses in music theory, composition, arranging, private studio lessons, jazz history, and ensembles.

　　We offer two degree programs, the B.Mus, and the B.A, and a minor in music. Our program blends individual instruction with academic study that includes a spectrum of offerings in, jazz, celtic, classical, world music, and pop music. We welcome and encourage non-majors to audition and perform in our department ensembles.

　　Our department resides in the historic Gilmora Hall with major concerts taking place in the Schwartz Auditorium. We present many public concerts each year covering a wide range of musical genres in performances by faculty, visiting artists, and students. Our visiting artists program is a true gem where our students and faculty interact with world renowned artists. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Antigonish
Fall (September), 2024	Antigonish
Winter (January), 2025	Antigonish
Fall (September), 2025	Antigonish
Winter (January), 2026	Antigonish

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for St. Francis Xavier University

High school transcripts. International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with a minimum score of 24. IELTS score of 6.5 and no band below 6.0. TOEFL - 92. TOEFL PBT - 160.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

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