Fall term
MUJZ 223. Jazz Improvisation/Musicianship 1.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)
Terms offered: Fall 2025
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Description
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.
- 3 hours
- Prerequisite: MUJZ 161
- Restriction: Open only to Jazz Performance Majors
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MUJZ 260. Jazz Arranging 1.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)
Terms offered: Fall 2025
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Description
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.
- Prerequisite(s): MUJZ 161
- Restriction(s): Open only to Jazz Performance Majors OR with permission of instructor.
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MUPD 135. Music as a Profession 1.
Credits: 1
Offered by: Music Research (Schulich School of Music)
Terms offered: Fall 2025
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Description
Music Professional Development: An introduction to information, resources, and skills related to physical, mental, and professional well-being for the musician and scholar.
- Open to B.Mus. students or by permission of the instructor.
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(optional course though not required)
- We recommend that you take this course even though it is not required. It covers useful topics such as injury prevention skills and wellness.
MUIN 250. L.Mus. Practical Instruction 1.
Credits: 6
Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)
Terms offered: Fall 2025
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Description
Practical instruction in an instrument or voice.
- Prerequisite: Admission to the L.Mus. program by audition
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One small combo (MUEN 5xx) 1 credit
One large ensemble (MUEN 5xx): 2 credits
MUJZ 187. Jazz History Survey.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)
Terms offered: Fall 2025
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Description
An introductory study of the principal recordings, artists and musical trends in jazz from its origins to the present day.
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Winter term
MUJZ 224. Jazz Improvisation/Musicianship 2.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Description
Continuation of Jazz Improvisation/Musicianship
MUJZ 223.
- 3 hours
- Prerequisite: MUJZ 223.
- Restriction: Open only to Jazz Performance Majors
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MUJZ 261. Jazz Arranging 2.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Description
Consolidation of knowledge of basic concepts and techniques used in jazz arranging.
- Prerequisite: MUJZ 260.
- Restriction(s): Open only to Jazz Performance Majors OR by permission of instructor.
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MUIN 251. L.Mus. Practical Instruction 2.
Credits: 6
Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)
Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026
Description
Practical instruction in an instrument or voice.
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MUIN 252. L.Mus. Performance 1 Examination.
Credits: 4
Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)
Terms offered: Fall 2025
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Description
Assessment of student progress.
- 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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One small combo (MUEN 5xx) 1 credit
One large ensemble (MUEN 5xx): 2 credits