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Requirements and Courses (Opera and Voice M.Mus.)

Master of Music (M.Mus.) Performance: Opera and Voice (Thesis)(45 Credits)

    Offered by:Music
    Degree:Master of Music

Program Requirement:

The M.Mus. in Performance; Opera and Voice program blends performance training with humanities-based scholarship in a vibrant musical environment. The program provides opportunities to develop artistry in a variety of solo and operatic repertoires.

Students admitted to the M.Mus. in Performance; Opera and Voice program who have undergraduate degrees other than B.Mus.; Major in Performance Voice from McGill University, may be required to successfully complete one or more undergraduate courses before completion of the Master's degree. Students with a B.Mus.; Major in Performance Voice degree from McGill University may be required to successfully complete MUPD 560 before completion of the Master's program.

Required Courses (21 credits)


  • MUGS 605 Graduate Perf. Colloquium
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MUIN 610 Vocal Coaching 1 1 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MUIN 611 Vocal Coaching 2 1 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MUIN 612 Vocal Coaching 3 1 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer


Thesis Courses:


  • MUIN 620 Performance Tutorial 1 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MUIN 621 Performance Tutorial 2 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MUIN 622 Performance Tutorial 3 3 Credits*
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MUIN 622D1 Performance Tutorial 3 1.5 Credits*
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MUIN 622D2 Performance Tutorial 3 1.5 Credits*
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MUPG 600 Recital Project 1 9 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

* Students can take MUIN 622 or MUIN 622D1 and MUIN 622D2.


Complementary Courses (24 credits)

9 credits from the following:


  • MUPG 601 Recital Project 2 9 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MUPG 602 Recital Project 3 6 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MUPG 603 Recital Project 4 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MUPG 606 Interdisciplinary Project 1 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MUPG 614 Quick Study 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer


3 credits from the following:


  • MUPG 590 Vocal Styles and Conventions 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MUPP 690 Performance Practice Seminar 1 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MUPP 691 Performance Practice Seminar 2 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MUPP 692 Performance Practice Seminar 3 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MUPP 693 Performance Practice Seminar 4 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MUPP 694 Performance Practice Seminar 5 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MUPP 695 Performance Practice Seminar 6 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer


A 3-credit seminar at the 600 level or higher, with the prefix MUCO, MUGS, MUGT, MUHL, MUMT, MUPP or MUTH.



    3 credits from the following:


    • MUPG 590 Vocal Styles and Conventions 3 Credits*
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

    • MUPG 691 Vocal Ornamentation 3 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

    * If not already taken.


    6 credits from the following:


    • MUEN 540 Chamber Music Project 1 0.5 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

    • MUEN 541 Chamber Music Project 2 0.5 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

    • MUEN 553 Vocal Chamber Ensemble 1 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

    • MUEN 560 Chamber Music Ensemble 1 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

    • MUEN 572 Cappella Antica 2 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

    • MUEN 579 Song Interpretation 2 1 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

    • MUEN 580 Early Music Ensemble 1 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

    • MUEN 593 Choral Ensembles 2 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

    • MUEN 654 Opera Repertoire Experience 1 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

    • MUEN 696 Opera Theatre 1 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer


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