Western Music Administrative Studies
Western University
The published admission average for Music Administrative Studies at Western University is 83–87% for September 2027 entry, under OUAC code EMS. This program also requires a supplementary application.
This program teaches you the business and administrative side of the music industry: things like managing artists, running concert venues, booking tours, and handling budgets for music organizations. Unlike a pure music performance or composition program, you learn management and organizational skills alongside music knowledge. It suits people who love music but want careers in the business operations and planning that make the music world run.
Plain-English summary. The universities publish requirements but not an explanation of the program, so this one is written for you and checked against the official listing above. Read the university’s own page before you decide.
Admission average
83–87%
OUAC code
EMS
Study options
Co-op
Western University publishes this as “Mid 80s”
What’s the Western Music Administrative Studies acceptance rate?
Western University doesn't publish an acceptance rate for Music Administrative Studies, and no Ontario university publishes one for any program. What it publishes is the admission average: 83–87% for September 2027 entry. Western acceptance rate, program by program
Admission requirements
- Required
- ENG4U
- Choose one of
- MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
Western’s own wording
- English, ENG4U
- 1 of MHF4U, MCV4U or MDM4U
- See Ontario high school course codes.
How many other programs require these outright:
Also required
- Unless otherwise noted, required courses must be completed with a minimum average of 70%.
- Recorded Submission
- Interview
- Questionnaire
- Alternative Offers
- Alternative offers of admission are not sent automatically.
What it costs
First-year tuition at Western is $6,171 for an Ontario student in arts and science in 2026–27. Engineering ($12,539) and Management and Organizational Studies, and Computer Science ($8,077) cost more. Western tuition, program by program
Source: Western University on Ontario Universities’ Info. Grade ranges change year to year and are not guarantees — confirm with the university before you apply.
What this leads to
The picture for music as of 2026-08-17, not a description of this particular program.
Most music graduates teach in colleges and vocational schools or in arts, entertainment and recreation services. The two main career paths are private music instructor (teaching piano, guitar, voice in home studios or music schools) and school/community music teacher.
In its favour
- You can start working as a private teacher with little overhead—you can build a client base from home or through music schools
- Live performance and in-person teaching are not easily automated; human instruction in music remains valued
- Teaching positions exist across Canada with steady openings in schools and conservatories, though many are part-time
Worth knowing
- Most music work is freelance or part-time: 52% of Canadian artists are self-employed and income is highly variable
- Median artist income is $24,300, which is 44% less than all Canadian workers; typical employment income for artists is $17,300, a figure 56% lower than other workers
- Significant staffing cuts at major record labels have been recurring in recent years, a trend expected to continue in 2026
- School music teaching positions require Ontario College of Teachers certification, adding extra barrier beyond the degree
How AI is changing this work
AI has already altered how music is created, distributed, and monetized. More people can create music, more teams can produce music faster, and more creators can iterate without formal production training—this increases competition for gigs and composition work. However, human taste, selection, storytelling, performance, and brand still matter, meaning live performance and direct teaching are harder to displace. The real risk is in music industry jobs (production, arrangement, recording studio work) where AI is already reshaping workflows; teaching remains more resistant because parents and students still value human instruction.
Where this came from (6 sources)
- 1. 202 university music instructor jobs in Canada, June 2026 | Glassdoor
- 2. 609 music industry jobs in Canada, April 2026 | Glassdoor
- 3. Music Studies 2025-2026 | Academic Jobs Wiki | Fandom
- 4. $40K–$140K Music Jobs in Toronto, ON, 5 May 2026 | Indeed
- 5. 15 phd music jobs in Canada, August 2026 | Glassdoor
- 6. 208 University music instructor jobs in Canada | Glassdoor
Deadline reminders
This program needs a supplementary application, and those close before the January OUAC deadline — some in early December. We’ll email you before the ones that apply to Music Administrative Studies.
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