Offered by Holland College in Charlottetown, Canada, Diploma in Music Performance is a diploma in Music programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 11,304 per year (CAD 5,064 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Music
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 5,064 / year
International tuition: CAD 11,304 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Music Performance diploma at Holland College trains students to interpret, improvise, and perform contemporary music styles including country, Celtic, rock, R&B, jazz, world music, and pop. Delivered over two years at the Prince of Wales Campus, the program uses official curriculum materials from Berklee College of Music in Boston for its core music courses, covering music theory, arranging, and the music business, including licensing. Students perform in venues such as the Florence Simmons Performance Hall and the SoPA Garage, gaining practical stage experience alongside private lessons and classroom instruction. Graduates are prepared for careers as performing musicians, session artists, and other roles across the contemporary music industry, with a foundation in both artistic technique and the business side of music.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants must have a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent with credits at or above the general level, and must complete a performance audition and a music fundamentals exam. A resume including related training, work, and volunteer experience is required. Mature student applications are accepted. Applicants whose first language is not English must meet Holland College's English language proficiency requirements.
