Program Requirements
The Licentiate in Music (L.Mus.) Major Performance Jazz is a 100-credit program with options in various instruments.
Special Requirements:
1. Continuation in the program requires that a grade of A- be maintained in practical instruction/exams and ensembles.
2. Candidates must take the L.Mus. Jazz Performance 1 Examination at the end of their first year of study and the L.Mus. Jazz Performance 2 and 3 Examinations in each of the next two years if they hope to complete the program in the normal length of time.
Required Performance (48 credits)
All of the following courses:
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MUIN 250 L.Mus. Practical Instruction 1 (6 credits)
Overview
Practical Instrument : Practical instruction in an instrument or voice.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Algieri, Stefano; Hashimoto, Kyoko; Mdivani, Marina; Roy, Andre J; Sullivan, Joseph Leo; Strauss, Axel; Labelle, Dominique; Devuyst, Russell; Kolomyjec, Joanne; Roberts, Richard Allen; Marandola, Fabrice; Stoelzel, Richard; Bergeron, sylvain; Chappell, Eric; Clayton, Greg; Couture, Jocelyn; Desgagne, Alain; Dix, Trevor; Johnston, Jeff; Lambert, Michel; Lee, Ranee Y; Merkelo, Paul A; Plouffe, Helene; Swartz, Jennifer; Kutan, Aline; Grott, David; McLean, Allan Robert; Simons, Mark; Feltham, Scott O; Richer, Patrice; Basque, Alexis; Vedady, Adrian; Bibace, Kenneth; Wan, Andrew; Smith Bessette, Tracy; French, Lex; Kearney, Patrick; Miller, Elizaveta; Melancon, Violaine (Fall)
Prerequisite: Admission to the L.Mus. program by audition
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MUIN 251 L.Mus. Practical Instruction 2 (6 credits)
Overview
Practical Instrument : Practical instruction in an instrument or voice.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: Labelle, Dominique; Miller, Elizaveta (Fall) Algieri, Stefano; Hashimoto, Kyoko; Mdivani, Marina; Roy, Andre J; Sullivan, Joseph Leo; Strauss, Axel; Labelle, Dominique; Devuyst, Russell; Roberts, Richard Allen; Robinson, Brian; Marandola, Fabrice; Stoelzel, Richard; Mac Master, John; Bergeron, sylvain; Chappell, Eric; Clayton, Greg; Couture, Jocelyn; Desgagne, Alain; Dix, Trevor; Johnston, Jeff; Lambert, Michel; Lee, Ranee Y; Merkelo, Paul A; Plouffe, Helene; Swartz, Jennifer; Kutan, Aline; Grott, David; McLean, Allan Robert; Popescu, Annamaria; Simons, Mark; Feltham, Scott O; Richer, Patrice; Basque, Alexis; Vedady, Adrian; Bibace, Kenneth; Wan, Andrew; Smith Bessette, Tracy; Amawat, Sallynee; Kearney, Patrick; Miller, Elizaveta; Melancon, Violaine (Winter)
Prerequisite: MUIN 250
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MUIN 252 L.Mus. Performance 1 Examination (4 credits)
Overview
Practical Instrument : Assessment of student progress.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Note: Complete descriptions are to be found under Examinations and Goals in Practical Subjects in the Music Chapter of the University Calendar.
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MUIN 350 L.Mus. Practical Instruction 3 (6 credits)
Overview
Practical Instrument : Practical instruction in an instrument or voice.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: Algieri, Stefano; Dean, Kevin; Mdivani, Marina; Roy, Andre J; Strauss, Axel; Lemelin, Stéphane; Labelle, Dominique; Devuyst, Russell; Kolomyjec, Joanne; Roberts, Richard Allen; Robinson, Brian; Marandola, Fabrice; Pilc, Jean-Michel; Mac Master, John; Chappell, Eric; Couture, Jocelyn; Desgagne, Alain; Johnston, Jeff; McCann, Christopher; Merkelo, Paul A; Napper, Susan; Plouffe, Helene; Swartz, Jennifer; Kutan, Aline; Popescu, Annamaria; Jimenez, Carlos Alberto; Ducharme, Jérôme; Basque, Alexis; LeBlanc, Rémi-Jean; Brault, Olivier; Bibace, Kenneth; Wan, Andrew; Smith Bessette, Tracy; Cowan, Steven (Fall) Miller, Elizaveta (Winter)
Prerequisite: MUIN 251
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MUIN 351 L.Mus. Practical Instruction 4 (6 credits)
Overview
Practical Instrument : Practical instruction in an instrument or voice.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: Vedady, Adrian; Miller, Elizaveta (Fall) Algieri, Stefano; Dean, Kevin; Mdivani, Marina; Roy, Andre J; Strauss, Axel; Lemelin, Stéphane; Moye, Felicia; Labelle, Dominique; Devuyst, Russell; Kolomyjec, Joanne; Roberts, Richard Allen; Robinson, Brian; Marandola, Fabrice; Pilc, Jean-Michel; Mac Master, John; Chappell, Eric; Desgagne, Alain; Johnston, Jeff; Merkelo, Paul A; Napper, Susan; Plouffe, Helene; Swartz, Jennifer; Kutan, Aline; Popescu, Annamaria; Jimenez, Carlos Alberto; Ducharme, Jérôme; Bourget, Daniele; Basque, Alexis; Brault, Olivier; Wan, Andrew; Smith Bessette, Tracy (Winter)
Prerequisite: MUIN 350
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MUIN 352 L.Mus. Performance 2 Examination (4 credits)
Overview
Practical Instrument : Assessment of student progress.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Note: Complete descriptions are to be found under Examinations and Goals in Practical Subjects in the Music Chapter of the University Calendar.
Prerequisite(s): MUIN 252
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MUIN 450 L.Mus. Practical Instruction 5 (4 credits)
Overview
Practical Instrument : Practical instruction in an instrument or voice.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: Hashimoto, Kyoko; Mdivani, Marina; Roy, Andre J; Levesque, Stephane; Marandola, Fabrice; Mac Master, John; Merkelo, Paul A; Swartz, Jennifer; Kutan, Aline; Ducharme, Jérôme; Vedady, Adrian; Wan, Andrew; Trudel, Marianne; Algieri, Stefano; Mahar, William; Napper, Susan; Lemelin, Stéphane (Fall) Wan, Andrew; Miller, Elizaveta (Winter)
Prerequisite: MUIN 351
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MUIN 451 L.Mus. Practical Instruction 6 (4 credits)
Overview
Practical Instrument : Practical instruction in an instrument or voice.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: Marandola, Fabrice (Fall) Hashimoto, Kyoko; Mdivani, Marina; Roy, Andre J; Levesque, Stephane; Marandola, Fabrice; Mac Master, John; Merkelo, Paul A; Swartz, Jennifer; Kutan, Aline; Ducharme, Jérôme; Vedady, Adrian; Trudel, Marianne; Algieri, Stefano; Napper, Susan; Lemelin, Stéphane (Winter)
Prerequisite: MUIN 450
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MUIN 452 L.Mus. Performance 3 Examination (8 credits)
Overview
Practical Instrument : Assessment of student progress.
Terms: Winter 2025, Fall 2024
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Note: Complete descriptions are to be found under Examinations and Goals in Practical Subjects in the Music Chapter of the University Calendar.
Prerequisite(s): MUIN 352
Complementary Performance (18 credits)
Large Ensemble Training – during every term of enrolment as a full-time or part-time student.
18 credits selected as follows:
12 credits from:
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MUEN 563 Jazz Vocal Workshop (2 credits)
Overview
Ensemble : Vocal workshop for jazz musicians.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: Novak, Bohdanna (Fall) Novak, Bohdanna (Winter)
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MUEN 572 Cappella Antica (2 credits)
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.
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MUEN 573 Baroque Orchestra (2 credits)
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
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MUEN 587 Cappella McGill (2 credits)
Overview
Ensemble : An ensemble of 16 voices performing challenging repertoire from the Renaissance to the present day. Since the expectation is a level of performance equivalent to a professional chamber ensemble, singers wishing to join this group should have had considerable ensemble experience, and advanced vocal and sight-reading skills.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
4 hours
Prerequisite: Audition.
Note: May be taken instead of Choral Ensemble.
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MUEN 590 McGill Wind Orchestra (2 credits)
Overview
Ensemble : Large ensemble for wind instruments.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: Gaudry, Danielle (Fall) Gaudry, Danielle (Winter)
4-6 hours
Prerequisite: Audition
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MUEN 592 Chamber Jazz Ensemble (2 credits)
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.
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MUEN 593 Choral Ensembles (2 credits)
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.
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MUEN 594 Contemporary Music Ensemble (2 credits)
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.
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MUEN 595 Jazz Ensembles (2 credits)
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.
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MUEN 597 McGill Symphony Orchestra (2 credits)
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.
4 credits, select MUEN 570 (1 x 4 semesters) and 2 credits (1 credit x 2 semesters), select either MUEN 570 (1 credit) or MUEN 574 (1 credit).
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MUEN 570 Jazz Combo (1 credit)
Overview
Ensemble : A Jazz Improvisation Ensemble of approximately 4 to 9 players.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Vedady, Adrian; Gossage, David Mark; Johnston, Jeff; Lozano, Francisco J; Mahar, William; Walkington, Alec; Doxas, Dimitrios; Hollins, Fraser; Jimenez, Carlos Alberto; Hove, Erik Anthony; Suh, Min Jung; Novak, Bohdanna; Simoes, Rodrigo; Green, Darrell; Pilc, Jean-Michel (Fall)
1 hour
Prerequisite: Audition.
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MUEN 574 Afro-Cuban/Brazilian Jazz Combo (1 credit)
Overview
Ensemble : This course covers Afro-Cuban and Brazilian folk music and the jazz-related music that has come directly from it. Much of the work is based on the rhythmic patterns and grooves from these countries.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Catalao, Joao; Simoes, Rodrigo (Fall)
Prerequisite: Audition
Restriction: Available to students in B.Mus. Major Performance Jazz, L.Mus. Major Performance Jazz, M.Mus. Jazz Performance and Graduate Diploma in Performance only
Can be taken for a maximum of two semesters.
Required Courses (30 credits)
30 credits selected as follows:
12 credits of Theory
12 credits of Improvisation/Musicianship
6 credits of History
Theory
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MUJZ 260 Jazz Arranging 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Jazz Studies : Introduction to concepts and techniques commonly used in jazz arranging. Notation, calligraphy and score preparation are discussed; including study of classical and contemporary scores by prominent jazz arrangers.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Deschamps, Benjamin; Donaldson, Taylor (Fall)
Prerequisite(s): MUJZ 161
Restriction(s): Open only to Jazz Performance Majors OR with permission of instructor.
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MUJZ 261 Jazz Arranging 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Jazz Studies : Consolidation of knowledge of basic concepts and techniques used in jazz arranging.
Terms: Winter 2025
Instructors: Deschamps, Benjamin; Donaldson, Taylor (Winter)
Prerequisite: MUJZ 260.
Restriction(s): Open only to Jazz Performance Majors OR by permission of instructor.
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MUJZ 340 Jazz Composition 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Jazz Studies : Jazz composition based on the stylistic concepts of leading jazz composers. Development of a personal and creative compositional style and of control of factors such as: rhythmic, harmonic, and melodic continuity, vertical modal, and linear modal harmony, polychordal techniques, and non-functional harmonic concepts.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Dean, Kevin; French, Lex; Johnston, Jeff (Fall)
Prerequisite(s): MUJZ 261
Restriction(s): Open only to Jazz Performance Majors OR by permission of instructor.
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MUJZ 341 Jazz Composition 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Jazz Studies : A continuation of development of a personal and creative jazz compositional style.
Terms: Winter 2025
Instructors: Dean, Kevin; Thurman-Green, Camille (Winter)
Prerequisite(s): MUJZ 340.
Restriction(s): Open only to Jazz Performance Majors OR by permission of instructor.
Improvisation/Musicianship
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MUJZ 223 Jazz Improvisation/Musicianship 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Jazz Studies : Basic improvisational concepts with emphasis on time feel, phrasing, articulation, melodic development, voice leading, harmonic control and stylistic nuance. Memorization and aural recognition of standard jazz repertoire also stressed. The aural tradition of the music is emphasized through rhythmic/melodic dictation.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Pilc, Jean-Michel; Walkington, Alec (Fall)
3 hours
Prerequisite: MUJZ 161
Restriction: Open only to Jazz Performance Majors
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MUJZ 224 Jazz Improvisation/Musicianship 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Jazz Studies : Continuation of Jazz Improvisation/Musicianship MUJZ 223.
Terms: Winter 2025
Instructors: Pilc, Jean-Michel; Walkington, Alec (Winter)
3 hours
Prerequisite: MUJZ 223.
Restriction: Open only to Jazz Performance Majors
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MUJZ 423 Jazz Improvisation/Musicianship 3 (3 credits)
Overview
Jazz Studies : Refinement of improvisational concepts in conjunction with ear training, leading towards the establishment of a personal style of playing. Complex forms and harmonies, and contemporary techniques. Memorization of large and varied repertoire is stressed. The ability to identify, transcribe and perform various melodies, rhythms, and complex harmonies by ear will be stressed.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Bolduc, Remi; Coleman, Ira (Fall)
3 hours
Prerequisite: MUJZ 224.
Restriction: Open only to Jazz Performance Majors
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MUJZ 424 Jazz Improvisation/Musicianship 4 (3 credits)
Overview
Jazz Studies : Continuation of Jazz Improvisation/Musicianship MUJZ 423.
Terms: Winter 2025
Instructors: Bolduc, Remi; Coleman, Ira (Winter)
3 hours
Prerequisite: MUJZ 423.
Restriction: Open only to Jazz Performance Majors
History
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MUJZ 187 Jazz History Survey (3 credits)
Overview
Jazz Studies : An introductory study of the principal recordings, artists and musical trends in jazz from its origins to the present day.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Walkington, Alec (Fall)
3 hours
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MUJZ 493 Jazz Performance Practice (3 credits)
Overview
Jazz Studies : An in-depth exploration of the performance practice of leading jazz figures, primarily through the study of solo transcriptions. Comparative study of conceptual differences in time feel, ornamentation, tone quality, articulation and harmonic and melodic approach. Detailed study of major rhythm sections and their interaction with soloists.
Terms: Winter 2025
Instructors: Dean, Kevin (Winter)
Complementary Courses
4 credits from the following:
Note: Students select EITHER MUJZ 440 and MUJZ 441 OR MUJZ 461D1 and MUJZ 461D2.
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MUJZ 440 Advanced Jazz Composition 1
(2 credits)
Overview
Jazz Studies : A continuation of MUJZ 341. This course will reaffirm the importance of the basic elements of composition with an emphasis on the compositional process and micro-listening.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Dean, Kevin (Fall)
Prerequisite: MUJZ 341
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken MUJZ 440D1/D2. Open only to Jazz Performance Majors OR by permission of the instructor.
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MUJZ 441 Advanced Jazz Composition 2 (2 credits)
Overview
Jazz Studies : A continuation of MUJZ 440. This course will further emphasize and facilitate the development of a personal and creative compositional style. Jazz aesthetics will be emphasized and explored in greater depth.
Terms: Winter 2025
Instructors: Hollenbeck, John (Winter)
Prerequisite: MUJZ 440
Restricion: 1. Open only to Jazz Performance Majors OR by permission of the instructor.
2. Not open to students who have taken MUJZ 440D1 - MUJZ 440 D2.
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MUJZ 461D1 Advanced Jazz Arranging (2 credits)
Overview
Jazz Studies : This course introduces advanced concepts in jazz writing by examining scores by historically-important jazz composers/arrangers, as well as contemporary masters. Student writing, including expanded combo, big band, and small group string projects, is geared toward public performance by McGill jazz ensembles and combos.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Sullivan, Joseph Leo (Fall)
2 hours
Prerequisite(s): MUJZ 341
Restriction(s): Open only to Jazz Performance Majors OR permission of instructor.
Students must register for both MUJZ 461D1 and MUJZ 461D2.
No credit will be given for this course unless both MUJZ 461D1 and MUJZ 461D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms.
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MUJZ 461D2 Advanced Jazz Arranging (2 credits)
Overview
Jazz Studies : See MUJZ 461D1 for course description.
Terms: Winter 2025
Instructors: Sullivan, Joseph Leo (Winter)
Prerequisite: MUJZ 461D1
No credit will be given for this course unless both MUJZ 461D1 and MUJZ 461D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
