Graduate Diploma in Professional Performance (30 credits)

Program Requirements

Two full-time terms of residence are required.

Required Courses (15 credits)

• MUIN 634 Performance Tutorial 6 (6 credits)

  Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Practical Instrument : Voice coaching, training in movement and acting for singers; individual artistry, development of group identity with respect to sound, communication skills, performance practice, and artistic/interpretative vision for chamber ensembles; for individual artists will be defined around the specific performance projects detailed at audition.

  Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2012-2013 academic year.

  Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2012-2013 academic year.

  • Restriction (s): Not open to students who have taken MUPG 634. Open to students in the Graduate Diploma in Professional Performance.
• MUIN 635 Performance Tutorial 7 (6 credits)

  Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Practical Instrument : Voice coaching, training in movement and acting for singers; individual artistry, development of group identity with respect to sound, communication skills, performance practice, and artistic/interpretative vision for chamber ensembles; for individual artists will be defined around the specific performance projects detailed at audition.

  Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2012-2013 academic year.

  Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2012-2013 academic year.

  • Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken MUPG 635. Open to students in the Graduate Diploma in Professional Perfomance.
• MUPG 640 Media Project (3 credits)

  Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Performance : Practical aspects of media presentation, marketing, and distribution. Professional portfolio development using one or more of the following options: e-press kit, print media, or demo (video or audio).

  Terms: Fall 2012, Winter 2013

  Instructors: Jennifer Swartz (Fall) Elizabeth Dolin (Winter)

  • Restriction: Open to students in the Graduate Diploma in Professional Performance.

Complementary Courses (12 credits)

12 credits from the following:

• MUPG 641 Performance Project 1 (3 credits)

  Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Performance : A composition commission, a research-related performance project (e.g., transcription, performance edition) or inter-disciplinary collaboration (music technology, dance, etc.) approved by the department.

  Terms: Fall 2012, Winter 2013

  Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2012-2013 academic year.

  • Restriction: Open to students in the Graduate Diploma in Professional Performance.
• MUPG 642 Performance Project 2 (6 credits)

  Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Performance : A performance project resulting in a public solo or chamber music recital (normally 35- 40 minutes), preparation/presentation of a minor operatic role (B list), studio recording, or presentation of concerto with program or liner notes approved by the department.

  Terms: Fall 2012, Winter 2013

  Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2012-2013 academic year.

  • Specific restrictions may apply to the studio recording option depending on available resources.
  • Restriction: Open to students in the Graduate Diploma in Professional Performance.
• MUPG 643 Performance Project 3 (6 credits)

  Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Performance : A performance project such as quick study or repertoire examination approved by the department.

  Terms: Fall 2012, Winter 2013

  Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2012-2013 academic year.

  • Restriction: Open to students in the Graduate Diploma in Professional Performance.
• MUPG 644 Performance Project 4 (9 credits)

  Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Performance : A performance project resulting in a public solo or chamber music recital (normally 60 - 75 minutes), preparation/presentation of a major operatic role (A List), or studio recording with program or liner notes approved by the department.

  Terms: Fall 2012, Winter 2013

  Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2012-2013 academic year.

  • Specific restrictions may apply to the studio recording option depending upon available resources.
  • Restriction: Open to students in the Graduate Diploma in Professional Performance.
• MUPG 645 Performance Project 5 (12 credits)

  Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Performance : A substantial public solo or chamber music recital (normally 70 - 90 minutes) or studio recording with program or liner notes approved by the department.

  Terms: Fall 2012, Winter 2013

  Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2012-2013 academic year.

  • Specific restrictions may apply to the studio recording option depending on available resources.
  • Restriction: Open to students in the Graduate Diploma in Professional Performance.

Elective Course (3 credits)

3 credits of graduate seminar, ensemble, or special project at the 500 or 600 level approved by the Department.