As Dean of the Faculty of Music I am pleased to share information with you about Laurier’s renowned music programs. Our reputation is built on world-class faculty, world-class students, and a supportive teaching and learning environment. Our range of undergraduate programs includes Performance, Composition, Music Education, Music Theory and Music History.

We are also widely known for our Bachelor of Music Therapy and Master of Music Therapy programs.We admit about 100 students annually and limit overall enrolment to 350. Our numbers allow for easy access to instructors and small classes, especially in the upper years, yet we’re large enough to support, for example, a full symphony orchestra, four choirs and outstanding opera and contemporary music programs. The Faculty of Music offers individual instruction in winds, brass, percussion, piano, organ, voice, strings, classical guitar and historical instruments, including fortepiano and harpsichord. Our programs prepare you for a lifetime in music and are designed to open new doors for you as your career unfolds.

As Dean, I am impressed daily by the talent and passion of the people who work and study at Laurier. I am also very proud that my University is such a vital contributor to the local, national and international musical community. I have always felt privileged to have built a career for myself in music. My work affords me the opportunity to be engaged with colleagues and students who are as passionate as I am about music and post-secondary education. Laurier’s Faculty of Music brings together creative people to work, not in competition, but in collaboration with one another, and I know you will find the programs here both challenging and richly rewarding. We will help you to fulfill your career goals, but more importantly, your dreams.

The information provided on our website is certainly helpful, but it is best if you can come and spend a day with us on campus and see for yourself our excellent programs and meet our outstanding students and dedicated faculty. If you do come for a campus visit please don’t hesitate to introduce yourself to me. If you have any questions please let us know.

Sincerely,

Dr. Glen Carruthers