Offered by Selkirk College in Castlegar, Canada, Contemporary Music and Technology - Performance Diploma is a diploma in Music programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 17,838 per year (CAD 5,364 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Music
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 5,364 / year
International tuition: CAD 17,838 / year
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: selkirk.ca ·
Program details
Overview
Two-year diploma at Selkirk College focused on instrumental or vocal performance within contemporary genres. Students on the Performance major develop proficiency on a principal instrument (guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, voice, saxophone, trumpet, banjo, mandolin, or violin/fiddle) across styles including rock, funk, fusion, and jazz, performing in ensembles and public venues throughout the program. Classes are delivered on campus in Nelson, BC, with a single Fall intake each year. Entry requires completion of Grade 12 or equivalent with a minimum 60% in English Studies 12, plus a pass on an audition/interview covering instrumental or vocal assessment, a written music-theory examination equivalent to Royal Conservatory Grade II, and an ear-training test. Graduates complete the two-year, four-semester program with a diploma and a working performance skill set applicable to bands, session work, and further music study. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00, with no grade below 70%, is required to graduate.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: In addition to Selkirk College's general admission requirements, applicants to the Contemporary Music and Technology program must have completed Grade 12 or equivalent with a minimum of 60% in English Studies 12, and must pass an audition/interview consisting of an assessment of instrumental or vocal ability (guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, voice, saxophone, trumpet, banjo, mandolin, or violin/fiddle), a written music-theory examination to a level equivalent to Royal Conservatory Grade II, and an ear-training test covering pitch, triads, and rhythmic and melodic dictation and interval recognition.
