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Master of Music (M.Mus.) Performance: Conducting (Thesis) (45 credits)

Offered by: Music     Degree: Master of Music

Program Requirements

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 McGill University 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 McGill University 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)

  • MUGS 605 Graduate Performance Colloquium

    Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    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.

    Terms: Fall 2024

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.

  • MUPG 580 Rehearsal Techniques for Conductors (1.5 credits) *

    Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

    Overview

    Performance : Exploration of rehearsal techniques used by conductors and coaches in a variety of different settings (at McGill 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.

    Terms: Fall 2024

    Instructors: LĂ©onard, MĂ©lanie (Fall)

    • Restriction: Open to graduate students in choral, wind, and orchestra conducting or with the permission of instructor

* 2 terms of MUPG 580

Thesis Courses

  • MUIN 630 Conducting Tutorial 1 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Practical Instrument : Group conducting tutorial. Technical and interpretive development, preparation of thesis performance projects.

    Terms: Fall 2024

    Instructors: Hauser, Rudolf-Alexius; Vallée, Jean-Sébastien; Léonard, Mélanie (Fall)

    • Restriction: Open to students in the Master of Music (M. Mus.) in Performance; Conducting option.

  • MUIN 631 Conducting Tutorial 2 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Practical Instrument : Group conducting tutorial. Continuing technical and interpretive development, preparation of thesis performance projects.

    Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

    Instructors: Hauser, Rudolf-Alexius (Fall) Cazes, Alain; Hauser, Rudolf-Alexius; Vallée, Jean-Sébastien; Léonard, Mélanie (Winter)

    • Prerequisite(s): MUIN 630

    • Restriction: Open to students in the Master of Music (M.Mus) in Performance; Conducting option.

  • MUIN 632 Conducting Tutorial 3 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Practical Instrument : Additional group conducting tutorial. Interpretative preparation of thesis performance projects and development of individual artistic vision.

    Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

    Instructors: Hauser, Rudolf-Alexius; Bourgogne, Guillaume; Vallée, Jean-Sébastien (Fall) Hauser, Rudolf-Alexius (Winter)

    • Prerequisite(s): MUIN 631

    • Restrictions: Open to students in the Master of Music (M. Mus.) in Performance; Conducting option.

  • MUPG 600 Recital Project 1 (9 credits)

    Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Performance : Solo recital, collaborative piano recital, conducting recital or principal Opera Role (by audition) with program notes.

    Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.

    • 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

  • MUPG 601 Recital Project 2 (9 credits)

    Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    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.

    Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.

    • 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

Complementary Courses (15 credits)

3 credits from the following:

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:

  • MUEN 572 Cappella Antica (2 credits)

    Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

    Overview

    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.

    Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

    Instructors: Nadler, Rona (Fall) Nadler, Rona (Winter)

    • 4 hours

    • Prerequisite: Audition.

  • MUEN 573 Baroque Orchestra (2 credits)

    Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

    Overview

    Ensemble : Open to singers and instrumentalists, this ensemble specializes in chamber music primarily of the Baroque era.

    Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

    Instructors: Bandy, Dorian (Fall) Bandy, Dorian (Winter)

    • 4 hours

    • Prerequisites: Audition

  • MUEN 590 McGill Wind Orchestra (2 credits)

    Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

    Overview

    Ensemble : Large ensemble for wind instruments.

    Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

    Instructors: Gaudry, Danielle (Fall) Gaudry, Danielle (Winter)

    • 4-6 hours

    • Prerequisite: Audition

  • MUEN 592 Chamber Jazz Ensemble (2 credits)

    Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

    Overview

    Ensemble : This ensemble will deal with the extensive repertoire of music which exists for small jazz orchestra (9-13 instruments).

    Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

    Instructors: Lindhorst, Jonathan (Fall)

    • Restriction: Open to Jazz Performance students only.

  • MUEN 593 Choral Ensembles (2 credits)

    Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

    Overview

    Ensemble : Students enrolling in Choral Ensembles will be assigned to one of the above groups.

    Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

    Instructors: Vallée, Jean-Sébastien; Boutda, Matthew; Chan, Jeffrey; Pisney, Kody (Fall) Vallée, Jean-Sébastien; Boutda, Matthew; Chan, Jeffrey; Pisney, Kody (Winter)

    • 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.

  • MUEN 594 Contemporary Music Ensemble (2 credits)

    Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

    Overview

    Ensemble : Ensemble for contemporary music - instruments and voice.

    Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

    Instructors: LĂ©onard, MĂ©lanie (Fall) LĂ©onard, MĂ©lanie (Winter)

    • 4 hours

    • Prerequisite: Audition.

  • MUEN 595 Jazz Ensembles (2 credits)

    Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

    Overview

    Ensemble : Ensemble for jazz - instruments and voice.

    Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

    Instructors: Côté, Philippe; Mahar, William; Jimenez, Carlos Alberto; Trudel, Marianne (Fall) Trudel, Marianne; Côté, Philippe; Mahar, William; Jimenez, Carlos Alberto (Winter)

    • 3-4 hours

    • Prerequisite: Audition.

  • MUEN 597 McGill Symphony Orchestra (2 credits)

    Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

    Overview

    Ensemble : Ensemble for orchestral instruments.

    Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

    Instructors: Hauser, Rudolf-Alexius (Fall) Hauser, Rudolf-Alexius (Winter)

    • 6 - 7 hours

    • Prerequisite: Audition.

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