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A minimum B- must be obtained in all Ensemble courses. Ensemble options for this program include:
MUEN 564. Conducting Workshop.
Credits: 1
Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Workshop for conductors that provides rehearsal podium time with various ensembles as relevant to students' specialty.
- Restriction: Open only to graduate students in conducting or with the permission of the instructor
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MUEN 572. Cappella Antica.
Credits: 2
Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)
Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026
Description
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.
- 4 hours
- Prerequisite: Audition.
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MUEN 593. Choral Ensembles.
Credits: 2
Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)
Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026
Description
Students enrolling in Choral Ensembles will be assigned to one of the above groups.
- 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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Instrumental Conducting:
MUEN 573. Baroque Orchestra.
Credits: 2
Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)
Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026
Description
Open to singers and instrumentalists, this ensemble specializes in chamber music primarily of the Baroque era.
- 4 hours
- Prerequisites: Audition
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MUEN 590. McGill Wind Orchestra.
Credits: 2
Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)
Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026
Description
Large ensemble for wind instruments.
- 4-6 hours
- Prerequisite: Audition
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MUEN 592. Chamber Jazz Ensemble.
Credits: 2
Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)
Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026
Description
This ensemble will deal with the extensive repertoire of music which exists for small jazz orchestra (9-13 instruments).
- Restriction: Open to Jazz Performance students only.
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MUEN 594. Contemporary Music Ensemble.
Credits: 2
Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)
Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026
Description
Ensemble for contemporary music - instruments and voice.
- 4 hours
- Prerequisite: Audition.
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MUEN 595. Jazz Ensembles.
Credits: 2
Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)
Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026
Description
Ensemble for jazz - instruments and voice.
- 3-4 hours
- Prerequisite: Audition.
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MUEN 597. McGill Symphony Orchestra.
Credits: 2
Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)
Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026
Description
Ensemble for orchestral instruments.
- 6 - 7 hours
- Prerequisite: Audition.
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