Join a closely knit community of voice students pursuing a professional career in music. The Bachelor of Music in Performance in voice studies at the University of Toronto provides performance-based training of noteworthy breadth and depth. Students hone their skills in small classes and benefit from ample opportunities to perform in public. Students in years 3 and 4 have the opportunity to audition for Opera Chorus, which provides for performance experience in the two major opera productions given by U of T Opera each season.
Why it stands out
One of North America’s strongest and most comprehensive undergraduate voice programs, the Bachelor of Music in Performance is delivered by an exceptional cohort of faculty and guest lecturers. Instructors are performers of national and international reputation able to share their professional experience with students in individual lessons.
Who it's for
Thoughtful, creative musicians with a clearly defined talent for voice performance and a potential for future musical growth are the ideal participants in this undergraduate degree.
Outcomes
Opportunities for study
Extensive opportunities to collaborate with students in other vocal and instrumental areas are essential to the program. Voice students commonly participate in opera, choral studies, early music, and collaborative piano.
Paid professional work both on and off campus is facilitated through our Music Booking Office.
Opportunities after graduation
The Bachelor of Music in Performance equips students with the strategies and competencies for professional success. Over 80% of graduates spend most of their careers working in music.
Postgraduate opportunities
Students interested in furthering their performance practices have options for pursuing advanced studies. The Music Faculty offers a Master of Music in Performance and a Doctor of Musical Arts.
The student’s experience at the University of Toronto Faculty of Music is one characterized by a distinct sense of community. Established on a foundation of unparalleled instruction and personal support, the hallmark which sets it truly apart is the invaluable connections it provides by way of instructors, peers, and industry professionals. Located in the cultural centre of Canada, there is truly no other community of artists like it in the country.
– Ian Gillis
Bachelor of Music in Performance 2025 - Voice
My time spent with the Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto completing my undergraduate degree was nothing short of extraordinary. I experienced an immense amount of support from friends, peers and all of my teachers. I received training and coaching that has helped my voice progress in more ways than I could have hoped for. Being at the Faculty of Music has allowed me to grow and feel confident as a musician and performer and I am so fortunate that I get to continue my studies at the University of Toronto as part of the Opera Division, to complete my Master’s degree.
The program offers a unique array of introductory and upper-level courses in lyric diction, languages, piano-vocal master classes, English art song, German Lieder, French mélodie, Italian repertoire, oratorio, and pedagogy. Courses providing individual instruction in the student’s major performance medium are central to the degree.
Students are encouraged to broaden their knowledge by selecting music and breadth electives amounting to five of the 20 full credits required for the degree. Three electives (totaling three full credits) must be selected from the offerings of the Arts and Science Faculty.
My time at the University of Toronto has consistently been fostered by the close-knit community atmosphere which stems from the Faculty of Music. While being in one of the largest cities in Canada where there is unlimited access to resources and live performance, we are able to form life-long connections with both students and professors. I very much cherish the supportive network of colleagues who continue to share a passion for creative expression within and outside of our community.
– Chihiro Yasufuku 安福知優
Bachelor of Music in Performance 2023 - Voice
I will never forget the transformational time I spent at U of T. Coming from a small city in B.C., I had no idea what amazing experiences I would have over the course of four years: being exposed to all forms of music and instruments, working as an Orientation Leader and Student Ambassador, partaking in incredible masterclasses and workshops, meeting renowned artists and performers, having countless performance opportunities, and making lifelong friends. Most notably, receiving a well-rounded education at Canada’s top university, being taught and mentored by some of the leading musical faculty in the country. I owe so much of my personal growth in my musicality and artistry to the professors, who not only taught me to become a better musician on an educational level, but saw my potential and pushed me to recognize and appreciate it in myself. What I gained from U of T, I will carry throughout the rest of my life.
– Danielle Nicholson
Bachelor of Music in Performance 2020 - Voice Headshot photo credit: Delle Images Opera photo credit: Richard Lu
– Ian Gillis
– Taline Yeremian
– Chihiro Yasufuku 安福知優
– Danielle Nicholson
