Pursue your music degree as a B.Mus. or B.A. at King's

• Perform in numerous concerts and recitals throughout the course of your program
• Familiarize yourself with the physical aspects of the art including theory, performance techniques and music's aesthetic qualities
• Seek answers to philosophical questions concerning the nature of music, it's origin and development
• Take part in choral and instrumental ensemble opportunities
• Engage in classes consisting of discussions, presentations and analysis of songs, sounds and ideas
• Explore Christianity's influence on the development of music and examine the beauty of music through an informed Christian perspective

King's offers private musical instruction in a variety of instruments. The university also offers courses in choral conducting, pedagogy and collaborative piano, all of which are taught by excellent instructors ready to adapt to your unique learning needs.

Private music instruction is available to all Music majors and minors as well as any King's student looking to fulfill a Fine Arts course requirement for their program.

For any inquiries related to registering for a private music instruction course as part of your program, please contact the Music Department.

Nicholas B. Knoppers Hall

King's recital hall seats an audience of 200 and features excellent acoustic and recording facilities. The hall’s instrumental inventory includes the following:

• Yamaha nine-foot concert grand piano, once owned by renowned pianist Glenn Gould
• Hailun seven-foot grand piano
• Letourneau 12-stop, two-manual mechanical pipe organ
• Hubbard one-manual, Flemish-style harpsichord
• Sabathil two-manual pedal harpsichord

Organ students have weekly lessons at West End Christian Reformed Church, which boasts a beautiful 36-stop, two-manual mechanical Letourneau organ. This venue is an excellent, alternative resource for recitals.

Practice rooms

• Eight practice rooms that are bright, naturally lit and very spacious
• Practice time is scheduled for each term according to availability and student needs
• Many of our eight practice rooms house grand pianos

Additional music facilities

Take a look at our vocal studio, practice rooms, most prized instruments, and other fine arts spaces using King's campus map.

Available as a major

• 4-year Bachelor of Music
• 4-year Bachelor of Arts

Available as a concentration

• 3-year Bachelor of Arts

Available as a minor

• 4-year Bachelor of Arts
• 3-year Bachelor of Arts
• 4-year Bachelor of Science
• 4-year Bachelor of Commerce

Available as a diploma and certificate

• 2-year Diploma in Church Music
• 1-year Performer's Certificate
• 1-year Artist’s Diploma