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Program Requirements: L.Mus. Jazz (100 credits)

The Licentiate in Music (Jazz Performance) is a 100 credit program. You may have fewer credits to complete if you receive course exemptions and/or transfer credits.

Use our sample 3-year program plan to determine when to take each course.

Licentiate in Music (L.Mus.) - Major Performance Jazz(100 Credits)

    Offered by:Performance
    Degree:Licentiate in Music

Program Requirement:

The Licentiate in Music (L.Mus.) Major Performance Jazz is a 100-credit program with options in various instruments.

Special Requirements:
1. Continuation in the program requires that a grade of A- be maintained in practical instruction/exams and ensembles.

2. Candidates must take the L.Mus. Jazz Performance 1 Examination at the end of their first year of study and the L.Mus. Jazz Performance 2 and 3 Examinations in each of the next two years if they hope to complete the program in the normal length of time.

Required Performance (48 credits)

All of the following courses:


  • MUIN 250 LMus Practical Instruction 1 6 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MUIN 251 L.Mus. Practical Instruction 2 6 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MUIN 252 L.Mus. Performance 1 Exam 4 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MUIN 350 LMus Practical Instruction 3 6 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MUIN 351 L.Mus. Practical Instruction 4 6 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MUIN 352 L.Mus. Performance 2 Exam 4 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MUIN 450 LMus Practical Instruction 5 4 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MUIN 451 L.Mus. Practical Instruction 6 4 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • MUIN 452 L.Mus. Performance 3 Exam 8 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer


Complementary Performance (18 credits)

Large Ensemble Training – during every term of enrolment as a full-time or part-time student.

18 credits selected as follows:



    12 credits from:


    • MUEN 563 Jazz Vocal Workshop 2 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

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

    • MUEN 573 Baroque Orchestra 2 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

    • MUEN 587 Cappella McGill 2 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

    • MUEN 590 McGill Wind Orchestra 2 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

    • MUEN 592 Chamber Jazz Ensemble 2 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

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

    • MUEN 594 Contemporary Music Ensemble 2 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

    • MUEN 595 Jazz Ensembles 2 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

    • MUEN 597 McGill Symphony Orchestra 2 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer


    4 credits, select MUEN 570 (1 x 4 semesters) and 2 credits (1 credit x 2 semesters), select either MUEN 570 (1 credit) or MUEN 574 (1 credit).


    • MUEN 570 Jazz Combo 1 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

    • MUEN 574 Afro-Cuban/BrazilianJazzCombo 1 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer


    Required Courses (30 credits)

    30 credits selected as follows:

    12 credits of Theory
    12 credits of Improvisation/Musicianship
    6 credits of History



      Theory


      • MUJZ 260 Jazz Arranging 1 3 Credits
          Offered in the:
        • Fall
        • Winter
        • Summer

      • MUJZ 261 Jazz Arranging 2 3 Credits
          Offered in the:
        • Fall
        • Winter
        • Summer

      • MUJZ 340 Jazz Composition 1 3 Credits
          Offered in the:
        • Fall
        • Winter
        • Summer

      • MUJZ 341 Jazz Composition 2 3 Credits
          Offered in the:
        • Fall
        • Winter
        • Summer


      Improvisation/Musicianship


      • MUJZ 223 Jazz Improv/Musicianship 1 3 Credits
          Offered in the:
        • Fall
        • Winter
        • Summer

      • MUJZ 224 Jazz Improv/Musicianship 2 3 Credits
          Offered in the:
        • Fall
        • Winter
        • Summer

      • MUJZ 423 Jazz Improv/Musicianship 3 3 Credits
          Offered in the:
        • Fall
        • Winter
        • Summer

      • MUJZ 424 Jazz Improv/Musicianship 4 3 Credits
          Offered in the:
        • Fall
        • Winter
        • Summer


      History


      • MUJZ 187 Jazz History Survey 3 Credits
          Offered in the:
        • Fall
        • Winter
        • Summer

      • MUJZ 493 Jazz Performance Practice 3 Credits
          Offered in the:
        • Fall
        • Winter
        • Summer


      Complementary Courses

      4 credits from the following:

      Note: Students select EITHER MUJZ 440 and MUJZ 441 OR MUJZ 461D1 and MUJZ 461D2.


      • MUJZ 440 Advanced Jazz Composition 1 2 Credits
          Offered in the:
        • Fall
        • Winter
        • Summer

      • MUJZ 441 Advanced Jazz Composition 2 2 Credits
          Offered in the:
        • Fall
        • Winter
        • Summer

      • MUJZ 461D1 Advanced Jazz Arranging 2 Credits
          Offered in the:
        • Fall
        • Winter
        • Summer

      • MUJZ 461D2 Advanced Jazz Arranging 2 Credits
          Offered in the:
        • Fall
        • Winter
        • Summer


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