Offered by:Music
Degree:Master of Music
Program Requirement:
The M.Mus. in Performance; Conducting program allows students to specialize in instrument or choral conducting. The program provides for concentrated podium time, interactions with world-class conductors, score study and the development of rehearsal technique. A range of seminars provides for the in-depth study of performance practice and the development of analytical skills.
Students admitted to the M.Mus. in Performance; Conducting program who have undergraduate degrees other than the B.Mus. from 捆绑SM社区 may be required to successfully complete one or more undergraduate course(s) before completion of the Master's degree. Students with a B.Mus. degree from 捆绑SM社区 may be required to successfully complete MUPD 560, some diction courses, orchestration classes and a keyboard course before completion of the Master's program.
Required Courses (30 credits)
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MUGS 605
Graduate Perf. Colloquium
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Graduate Faculty Music Courses: Participation in three professional development workshops or research colloquium approved by the department on topics such as performance pedagogy, academic teaching, music production, copyright, business, grantsmanship, etc. Students participate in each semester of residency until requirements have been met.
Offered by: Performance
- Terms
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
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MUPG 580
Rehearsal Tech for Conductors
1.5 Credits*
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Performance: Exploration of rehearsal techniques used by conductors and coaches in a variety of different settings (at 捆绑SM社区 and in the larger Montreal community) including orchestra, orchestra sectionals, contemporary music ensembles, wind ensembles, early music ensembles, choral ensembles, jazz ensembles, chamber music
ensembles, and opera through observation and discussion.
Offered by: Performance
- Restriction: Open to graduate students in choral, wind, and orchestra conducting or with the permission of instructor
* 2 terms of MUPG 580
Thesis Courses
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MUIN 630
Conducting Tutorial 1
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Practical Instrument: Group conducting tutorial. Technical and interpretive development, preparation of thesis performance projects.
Offered by: Performance
- Restriction: Open to students in the Master of Music (M. Mus.) in Performance; Conducting option.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Rudolf-Alexius Hauser, Jean-S茅bastien Vall茅e, M茅lanie L茅onard
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MUIN 631
Conducting Tutorial 2
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Practical Instrument: Group conducting tutorial. Continuing technical and interpretive development, preparation of thesis performance projects.
Offered by: Performance
- Prerequisite(s): MUIN 630
- Restriction: Open to students in the Master of Music (M.Mus) in Performance; Conducting option.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Rudolf-Alexius Hauser
- Alain Cazes, Rudolf-Alexius Hauser, Jean-S茅bastien Vall茅e, M茅lanie L茅onard
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MUIN 632
Conducting Tutorial 3
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Practical Instrument: Additional group conducting tutorial. Interpretative preparation of thesis performance projects and development of individual artistic vision.
Offered by: Performance
- Prerequisite(s): MUIN 631
- Restrictions: Open to students in the Master of Music (M. Mus.) in Performance; Conducting option.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Rudolf-Alexius Hauser, Guillaume Bourgogne, Jean-S茅bastien Vall茅e
- Rudolf-Alexius Hauser
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MUPG 600
Recital Project 1
9 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Performance: Solo recital, collaborative piano recital, conducting recital or principal Opera Role (by audition) with program notes.
Offered by: Performance
- Solo recital (60-70 minutes), collaborative piano recital (60-70 minutes), conducting recital (30-35 minutes) or Principal Opera Role as defined by the American Guild of Musical Artists' website ( Lead, Schedule C
- Terms
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
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MUPG 601
Recital Project 2
9 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Performance: Solo recital, collaborative piano recital, conducting recital or principal opera role (by audition) with program notes. May include chamber music providing none of the repertoire was prepared in a chamber ensemble taken for credit.
Offered by: Performance
- Solo recital (60-70 minutes), collaborative piano recital (60-70 minutes), conducting recital (35-40 minutes) or principal opera role (by audition) as defined by the American Guild of Musical Artists' website ( Lead, Schedule C
- Terms
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
Complementary Courses (15 credits)
3 credits from the following:
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MUPP 690
Performance Practice Seminar 1
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Performance Practice: Seminar in performance practice. Topic varies by year.
Offered by: Performance
- Terms
- Instructors
- Danielle D Gaudry
- Richard P Stoelzel
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MUPP 691
Performance Practice Seminar 2
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Performance Practice: Seminar in performance practice. Topic varies by year.
Offered by: Performance
- Terms
- Instructors
- Marina Thibeault
- Tracy Smith Bessette
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MUPP 692
Performance Practice Seminar 3
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Performance Practice: Seminar in performance practice. Topic varies by year.
Offered by: Performance
- Terms
- Instructors
- Jacqueline F Leclair
- Elinor Frey, Isabelle Demers
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MUPP 693
Performance Practice Seminar 4
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Performance Practice: Seminar in performance practice. Topic varies by year.
Offered by: Performance
- Terms
- Instructors
- Elizaveta Miller
- Fabrice Marandola
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MUPP 694
Performance Practice Seminar 5
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Performance Practice: Seminar in performance practice. Topic varies by year.
Offered by: Performance
- Terms
- Instructors
- Fabrice Marandola
- Stefano Algieri
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MUPP 695
Performance Practice Seminar 6
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Performance Practice: Seminar in performance practice. Topic varies by year.
Offered by: Performance
- Terms
- Instructors
- Rachelle A M Chiasson
- Jacqueline F Leclair
A 3 credit seminar at the 600 level or higher with the prefix MUCO, MUGS, MUGT, MUHL, MUMT, MUPP or MUTH.
A 3 credit seminar at the 600 level or higher, approved by the Schulich School of Music.
6 credits (3 terms) of:
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MUEN 572
Cappella Antica
2 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Ensemble: An ensemble of 8 to 12 voices specializing in early music. N.B. This ensemble may substitute as a Basic Ensemble in programs that specify Choral Ensemble, with Departmental approval.
Offered by: Performance
- 4 hours
- Prerequisite: Audition.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Rona M Nadler
- Rona M Nadler
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MUEN 573
Baroque Orchestra
2 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Ensemble: Open to singers and instrumentalists, this ensemble specializes in chamber music primarily of the Baroque era.
Offered by: Performance
- 4 hours
- Prerequisites: Audition
- Terms
- Instructors
- Dorian Bandy
- Dorian Bandy
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MUEN 590
捆绑SM社区 Wind Orchestra
2 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Ensemble: Large ensemble for wind instruments.
Offered by: Performance
- 4-6 hours
- Prerequisite: Audition
- Terms
- Instructors
- Danielle D Gaudry
- Danielle D Gaudry
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MUEN 592
Chamber Jazz Ensemble
2 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Ensemble: This ensemble will deal with the extensive repertoire of music which exists for small jazz orchestra (9-13 instruments).
Offered by: Performance
- Restriction: Open to Jazz Performance students only.
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MUEN 593
Choral Ensembles
2 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Ensemble: Students enrolling in Choral Ensembles will be assigned to one of the above groups.
Offered by: Performance
- 4 hours
- Prerequisite: Audition.
- Section 001 Chamber Singers: a group of approximately 24 mixed voices which explores the a cappella repertoire of all periods as well as works with chamber accompaniment.
- Section 002 Concert Choir: an ensemble of approximately 60 voices (S.A.T.B.) which performs the repertoire from all periods appropriate to a group of this size.
- Section 003 University Chorus: a mixed chorus of approximately 100 which performs a variety of choral material including both traditional and popular selections.
- Section 004 Women's Chorale: an ensemble of approximately 40 women stressing the fundamentals of singing and ensemble participation.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Jean-S茅bastien Vall茅e, Matthew Boutda, Jeffrey Chan, Kody Pisney
- Jean-S茅bastien Vall茅e, Matthew Boutda, Jeffrey Chan, Kody Pisney
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MUEN 594
Contemporary Music Ensemble
2 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Ensemble: Ensemble for contemporary music - instruments and voice.
Offered by: Performance
- 4 hours
- Prerequisite: Audition.
- Terms
- Instructors
- M茅lanie L茅onard
- M茅lanie L茅onard
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MUEN 595
Jazz Ensembles
2 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Ensemble: Ensemble for jazz - instruments and voice.
Offered by: Performance
- 3-4 hours
- Prerequisite: Audition.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Carlos Alberto Jimenez, Marianne Trudel, William V Mahar, Philippe C么t茅
- Carlos Alberto Jimenez, Marianne Trudel, William V Mahar, Philippe C么t茅
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MUEN 597
捆绑SM社区 Symphony Orchestra
2 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Ensemble: Ensemble for orchestral instruments.
Offered by: Performance
- 6 - 7 hours
- Prerequisite: Audition.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Rudolf-Alexius Hauser
- Rudolf-Alexius Hauser
