Overview
The Jazz B.Mus. curriculum includes jazz theory and harmony, keyboard, history, performance practice, and two years each of improvisation, composition, and arranging. It will help you to greatly improve as a musician and performer while developing important skills in areas like music theory, music history, and professional training.
Throughout this program, you will have access to private instrumental instruction. You can participate in McGill's three award-winning jazz orchestras, the chamber jazz orchestra and approximately twenty combos that perform regularly at local venues. The program ties together the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills that will help you to succeed as a musician.
Careers
This program is meant to help you prepare for a career as a musician and to improve your technical and creative skills. Courses in history, theory, and professional training will help open additional career聽paths should you decide to pursue a career in areas like music journalism, instruction, community engagement and more.
You could become a professional:
- Performer
- Songwriter
- Music theorist
- Music journalist
- Producer
Courses
As a Music Performance: Jazz student, you can take courses like:
Possible minors
Minors are a great way to customize your academic experience. Many students use minors to pursue interests outside their major, while others choose minors to complement their degree.
Minors that complement this program:
Related majors
Discover these related majors:
Ready to apply?
For this program, you'll need to apply to the聽Schulich School of Music.
See the聽full eligibility information聽for more information about deadlines and required documents for your application.