Program Requirements: B.Mus. Theory (124 credits)

The Bachelor of Music - Major Theory is a 124 credit program. You may have fewer credits to complete if you receive course exemptions and/or transfer credits.

Use our sample 4-year program plan to determine when to take each course.

Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.) - Major Theory(124 Credits)

    Offered by:Music Research
    Degree:Bachelor of Music

Program Requirement:

The Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.); Major Theory program requires 124 credits and features coursework centered in the development of models and methods of musical languages. How specific pieces of music are put together and how this may be generalized to relate to the way other pieces of music are composed. Theory incorporates a combination of writing skills and analysis. Specialization in such subjects as the application of mathematical models to music analysis and Renaissance-style counterpoint.

Program Prerequisites - Freshman Program (32 credits)

32 credits selected as described below, in consultation with the Program Adviser:

22 credits of Prerequisite Courses
4 credits of Large Ensembles
6 credits of Non-Music Electives



    Prerequisite Courses

    22 credits, select all of the courses below:

    Note: Students who can demonstrate through auditions, placement tests or equivalencies that they have mastered the material in any of the courses below will be exempt from them and may proceed to more advanced courses.


    • MUHL 186 Western Musical Traditions 3 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
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    • MUIN 180 BMus Practical Lessons 1 3 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
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    • MUIN 181 BMus Practical Lessons 2 3 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
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    • MUPD 135 Music as a Profession 1 1 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
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    • MUSP 140 Musicianship Training 1 2 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
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    • MUSP 141 Musicianship Training 2 2 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
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    • MUSP 170 Musicianship (Keyboard) 1 1 Credits
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      • Fall
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    • MUSP 171 Musicianship (Keyboard) 2 1 Credits
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      • Fall
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    • MUTH 150 Theory and Analysis 1 3 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
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    • MUTH 151 Theory and Analysis 2 3 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
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    Required Courses (25 credits)



      Theory


      • MUTH 250 Theory and Analysis 3 3 Credits
          Offered in the:
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      • MUTH 251 Theory and Analysis 4 3 Credits
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      • MUTH 350 Theory and Analysis 5 3 Credits
          Offered in the:
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      Musicianship


      • MUSP 240 Musicianship Training 3 2 Credits
          Offered in the:
        • Fall
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      • MUSP 241 Musicianship Training 4 2 Credits
          Offered in the:
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      • MUSP 346 Post-Tonal Musicianship 2 Credits
          Offered in the:
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      Music History


      • MUHL 286 Critical Thinking About Music 3 Credits
          Offered in the:
        • Fall
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      Performance


      • MUIN 280 BMus Practical Lessons 3 2.5 Credits
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        • Fall
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      • MUIN 281 BMus Practical Lessons 4 2.5 Credits
          Offered in the:
        • Fall
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      • MUIN 283 BMus Concentration Final Exam 1 Credits
          Offered in the:
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      Professional Development


      • MUPD 235 Music as a Profession 2 1 Credits
          Offered in the:
        • Fall
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      Complementary Courses (40 credits)



        Theory

        6 credits selected from:


        • MUTH 202 Modal Counterpoint 1 3 Credits
            Offered in the:
          • Fall
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        • MUTH 204 Tonal Counterpoint 1 3 Credits
            Offered in the:
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        • MUTH 302 Modal Counterpoint 2 3 Credits
            Offered in the:
          • Fall
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        • MUTH 304 Tonal Counterpoint 2 3 Credits
            Offered in the:
          • Fall
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        6 credits selected from:


        • MUTH 321 Topics in Tonal Analysis 3 Credits
            Offered in the:
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        • MUTH 322 Topics in Post-Tonal Analysis 3 Credits
            Offered in the:
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        • MUTH 426 Topics in Early Music Analysis 3 Credits
            Offered in the:
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        • MUTH 541 Topics in Pop Music Analysis 3 Credits
            Offered in the:
          • Fall
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        6 credits selected from:


        • MUTH 526 Methods: TonalTheory &Analysis 3 Credits
            Offered in the:
          • Fall
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        • MUTH 528 Schenkerian Theory & Analysis 3 Credits
            Offered in the:
          • Fall
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        • MUTH 529 Proseminar in Music Theory 3 Credits
            Offered in the:
          • Fall
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        • MUTH 538 Math Models for Music Analysis 3 Credits
            Offered in the:
          • Fall
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        12 credits selected from courses not taken above and the following:


        • MUCO 462 Advanced Tonal Writing 3 Credits
            Offered in the:
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        • MUCO 575 Topics in Composition 3 Credits
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        • MUTH 539 Topics in Adv Writing Tech 3 Credits
            Offered in the:
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        Music History

        6 credits from courses with a prefix of MUHL or MUPP.



          Performance

          4 credits selected from:


          • MUEN 563 Jazz Vocal Workshop 2 Credits
              Offered in the:
            • Fall
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          • MUEN 572 Cappella Antica 2 Credits
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          • MUEN 573 Baroque Orchestra 2 Credits
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          • MUEN 587 Cappella McGill 2 Credits
              Offered in the:
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          • MUEN 590 McGill Wind Orchestra 2 Credits
              Offered in the:
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          • MUEN 592 Chamber Jazz Ensemble 2 Credits
              Offered in the:
            • Fall
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          • MUEN 593 Choral Ensembles 2 Credits
              Offered in the:
            • Fall
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          • MUEN 594 Contemporary Music Ensemble 2 Credits
              Offered in the:
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          • MUEN 595 Jazz Ensembles 2 Credits
              Offered in the:
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          • MUEN 597 McGill Symphony Orchestra 2 Credits
              Offered in the:
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          Elective Courses (27 credits)

          9 credits of non-Music Electives.
          18 credits of free Electives.



             

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