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Requirements and Courses

Placement Exams

All students beginning graduate studies in Music Composition are required to take placement examinations in order to determine that their academic preparation in Music is sufficient. See Admissions: Newly Admitted for details.

Master of Music (M.Mus.) Music: Composition (Thesis)(45 Credits)

    Offered by:Music
    Degree:Master of Music

Program Requirement:

The M.Mus. in Music; Composition focuses on the development of individual voices through private instruction with some of Canada's most accomplished composers, all of whom have distinguished themselves through high-profile commissions, performances, recordings, and awards. The faculty members' diverse interests ensures a suitable mentor/supervisor.

Students admitted to the M.Mus. in Music; Composition program who have undergraduate degrees other than the B.Mus.; Major in Composition from 捆绑SM社区, may be required to successfully complete one or more undergraduate course(s) before completion of the Master's program.

Required Courses (33 credits)


  • MUCO 622D1 Composition Tutorial 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MUCO 622D2 Composition Tutorial 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer


Thesis

The thesis is a composition, accompanied by an analytical essay of approximately 20-30 pages.


  • MUGS 684 Master's Thesis Research 2 6 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MUGS 685 Master's Thesis Research 3 9 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MUGS 686 Master's Thesis Research 4 12 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer


Complementary Courses (12 credits)

6 credits from the following:


  • MUCO 631 Seminar in Composition 1 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MUCO 632 Seminar in Composition 2 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MUCO 633 Seminar in Composition 3 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MUCO 634 Seminar in Composition 4 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MUCO 635 Seminar in Composition 5 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MUCO 636 Seminar in Composition 6 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer


6 credits of seminars, at the 600 level or higher, approved by the Schulich School of Music.



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