Dr. Rodney Squance

Associate Professor

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Biography

Rodney Squance is an accomplished Associate Professor in the field of Music at the University of Calgary's School of Creative and Performing Arts. With an extensive educational background including a Bachelor of Music and Master of Music from the University of Calgary, and a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Miami, he combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience. Squance specializes in percussion, actively engaging students through various courses such as World Music Ensemble and Performance Practicum. He has contributed to the academic community not just through teaching but also through participation in university strategic initiatives. His dedication to education has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Students' Union Teaching Excellence Award in 2023 and the University of Calgary Teaching Award in 2016.

Research Interests

Percussion World Music Musical Cultures Performance

Awards

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Students' Union Teaching Excellence Award

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University of Calgary Teaching Award

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Faculty of Arts Outstanding Teaching Award

Courses

World Music Ensemble Musical Cultures World Performance Practicum Music Listening Junior Performance Project

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.