Diploma in Professional Music and Song Techniques (DEC)

Campus Notre-Dame-de-Foy

Québec, Quebec, Canada

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Diploma in Professional Music and Song Techniques (DEC) at Campus Notre-Dame-de-Foy in Québec, Canada is a diploma in Music programme. The programme runs for 3 years, delivered on campus. Tuition is CAD 2,506 per semester for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Diploma
Field: Music
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 2,506 / semester

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: cndf.qc.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This technical Diploma of College Studies (DEC) trains professional musicians for work in jazz and popular music. Students develop both a primary and a secondary instrument across all six sessions, perform solo and in ensembles, compose and arrange original music, apply music-production technology, and study the fundamentals of the music industry and entrepreneurship. A student band forms from the first session onward, and students receive six to seven hours of intensive instrumental instruction each week throughout the programme. Facilities include 25 practice studios, two professional recording studios, and two concert halls, and students perform in venues such as the annual pop showcase held in a 550-seat auditorium. The programme prepares graduates for performance, recording, composition, and other professional roles in the contemporary music industry. Classes are delivered on campus.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a Secondary School Diploma (Diplome d'etudes secondaires) and pass an individual instrumental audition along with aptitude tests and a placement test in music theory, solfege, and dictation.

Application Details

Start Date: September

About Campus Notre-Dame-de-Foy

Type: College
Founded: 1967
Programs: 28
Location: Québec, Quebec, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Professional Music and Song Techniques (DEC) award?

Campus Notre-Dame-de-Foy awards a Diploma in the field of Music on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Professional Music and Song Techniques (DEC) take?

The programme runs for 3 years.

How much does Diploma in Professional Music and Song Techniques (DEC) cost?

Tuition is CAD 2,506 per semester for local students.

Can Diploma in Professional Music and Song Techniques (DEC) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Campus Notre-Dame-de-Foy.

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