McGill.CA / Music / Programs / Jazz Performance; M.Mus.

Requirements and Courses (Jazz M.Mus.)

Master of Music (M.Mus.) Performance: Jazz Performance (Thesis)(45 Credits)

    Offered by:Music
    Degree:Master of Music

Program Requirement:

The M.Mus. Performance; Jazz program is flexibly designed to offer specialization in Jazz Composition, Jazz Performance, or Jazz Orchestra, including jazz pedagogy, composition, and arranging. A recital and a recording of original music are the principal thesis requirements.

Students admitted to the M.Mus. Performance; Jazz program who have undergraduate degrees other than the B.Mus.; Major in Performance; Jazz from McGill University, may be required to successfully complete one or more undergraduate courses before completion of the Master's degree.

Required Course (3 credits)


  • MUJZ 601 Jazz Pedagogy 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer


Required Thesis Courses (27 credits)

9 credits from:


  • MUIN 626 Jazz Perf./Comp.Tutorial 1 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MUIN 627 Jazz Perf./Comp.Tutorial 2 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MUIN 628 Jazz Perf./Comp.Tutorial 3 3 Credits*
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MUIN 628D1 Jazz Perf./Comp.Tutorial 3 1.5 Credits*
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MUIN 628D2 Jazz Perf./Comp.Tutorial 3 1.5 Credits*
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

* Students may take MUIN 628 or MUIN 628D1 and MUIN 628D2.


18 credits from one of the following:

Jazz Performance:


  • MUPG 651 Perf./Comp. Recital Project 9 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MUPG 659 Perf in Recording Media 9 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

OR


Jazz Composition and Arranging


  • MUPG 652 Jazz Ensemble Recital Project 9 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MUPG 659 Perf in Recording Media 9 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

OR


Jazz Orchestra:


  • MUPG 651 Perf./Comp. Recital Project 9 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MUPG 652 Jazz Ensemble Recital Project 9 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer


Complementary Courses (15 credits)

15 credits from one of the following streams:

Jazz Performance Stream


  • MUJZ 640 Jazz Composition & Arranging 1 2 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MUJZ 641 Jazz Composition & Arranging 2 2 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MUPG 695 Grad. Jazz Improv. Seminar 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer


3 credits of a seminar at the 600-level or higher, approved by the Department.

5 credits of ensembles, at the 500 level or above, with the prefix MUEN (4 credits must be in jazz related ensembles). MUPG 572D1/D2 Free Improvisation 2 (1 credit) can be substituted for 1 credit of jazz ensemble.


    OR


    Jazz Composition and Arranging Stream


    • MUJZ 640 Jazz Composition & Arranging 1 2 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

    • MUJZ 641 Jazz Composition & Arranging 2 2 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer


    6 credits of seminars at the 600-level or higher, approved by the Schulich School of Music.

    5 credits of ensembles, at the 500 level or above, with the prefix MUEN (4 credits must be in jazz related ensembles). MUPG 572D1/D2 Free Improvisation 2 (1 credit) can be substituted for 1 credit of jazz ensemble.


      OR


      Jazz Orchestra Stream

      4 credits from the following:


      • MUJZ 640 Jazz Composition & Arranging 1 2 Credits
          Offered in the:
        • Fall
        • Winter
        • Summer

      • MUJZ 641 Jazz Composition & Arranging 2 2 Credits
          Offered in the:
        • Fall
        • Winter
        • Summer

      • MUJZ 644 Jazz Repertoire Project 1 2 Credits
          Offered in the:
        • Fall
        • Winter
        • Summer

      • MUJZ 645 Jazz Repertoire Project 2 2 Credits
          Offered in the:
        • Fall
        • Winter
        • Summer


      3 credits of a seminar at the 600 level or higher, approved by the Schulich School of Music.

      8 credits of ensembles at the 500 level or above, with the prefix MUEN (4 credits must be in jazz related ensembles). MUPG 572D1/D2 can be substituted for 1 credit of jazz ensemble.



        For more information, see Programs, Courses and University Regulations.

        Back to top