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School of Music

Opera star Marion Newman joins Music faculty

Critically acclaimed Canadian opera singer, national CBC Radio host & UVic Distinguished Alumni Marion Newman is returning to the School of Music as our newest professor in the acclaimed voice program.

Learn from the best

The integration and collaboration between performers, researchers and composers is what makes studying music at UVic unique.

Become a student
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Careers in music

Discover the many careers that a degree in music can lead to: Jilaine Orton chose to pursue a music education career to facilitate music learning for students from all types of backgrounds.

Career possibilities
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Nurture your passion

With countless performance opportunities and exceptional facilities, our courses and faculty mentorship help you to grow as an artist.

Course offerings
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Not just for music students

If you're not a music student, we have electives that will support any program, regardless of your music experience.

Electives

We celebrate the role of music in daily life

Immerse yourself in the study of music with our expert faculty and dynamic undergraduate and graduate programs. Whether music is your passion or your pleasure, our supportive classes and individual studio lessons will give you the chance to collaborate with fellow musicians and grow as an artist and performer.

Join us and discover your edge at UVic’s School of Music!

Territory acknowledgement

We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.