Transfer is most direct to UBC, UVic and SFU, but many students have arranged transfer to other universities in Canada and the United States. Upon successful completion of all two-year program requirements at Douglas College, students will receive a Diploma in Performing Arts Music. In addition, the Music Department offers a one-year, college credit program. The Basic Musicianship Program is designed to meet the needs of those who wish to gain further basic knowledge and skills but are not interested in pursuing a university music degree, or those who wish to pursue a university degree in music but require preparatory work. Piano performance and pedagogy McCOY, David, B.Mus., M. Mus.
Most students intend to pursue a music teaching career in the public school system.
The programs at Douglas College do provide a basis, however, from which students can direct further studies to performance, musicology, composition and others. Location Courses are offered at the New Westminster campus. Seats are limited in all programs. Students are encouraged, therefore, to apply as early as possible. Auditions and theory testing for the Bachelor of Music Program take place in May and June each year.