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:
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MUIN 250
LMus Practical Instruction 1
6 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Practical Instrument: Practical instruction in an instrument or voice.
Offered by: Performance
- Prerequisite: Admission to the L.Mus. program by audition
- Terms
- Instructors
- Mark C Simons, Dominique Labelle, Patrice Richer, Paul A Merkelo, Jocelyn Couture, Jennifer Swartz, Helene Plouffe, Eric Chappell, David Grott, Trevor Dix, Michel Lambert, Allan Robert McLean, Ranee Y Lee, Greg Clayton, Joseph Leo Sullivan, Andre J Roy, sylvain Bergeron, Russell Devuyst, Richard Allen Roberts, Jeff Johnston, Scott O Feltham, Kenneth Bibace, Marina Mdivani, Kyoko Hashimoto, Alain Desgagne, Joanne E Kolomyjec, Andrew J Wan, Stefano Algieri, Fabrice Marandola, Lex French, Aline Kutan, Tracy Smith Bessette, Axel Strauss, Richard P Stoelzel, Violaine Melancon, Alexis Basque, Adrian Vedady, Patrick J Kearney, Elizaveta Miller
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MUIN 251
L.Mus. Practical Instruction 2
6 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Practical Instrument: Practical instruction in an instrument or voice.
Offered by: Performance
- Terms
- Instructors
- Dominique Labelle, Elizaveta Miller
- John Mac Master, Annamaria Popescu, Mark C Simons, Dominique Labelle, Patrice Richer, Paul A Merkelo, Jocelyn Couture, Jennifer Swartz, Helene Plouffe, Eric Chappell, David Grott, Trevor Dix, Michel Lambert, Allan Robert McLean, Ranee Y Lee, Brian Robinson, Greg Clayton, Joseph Leo Sullivan, Andre J Roy, sylvain Bergeron, Russell Devuyst, Richard Allen Roberts, Jeff Johnston, Scott O Feltham, Kenneth Bibace, Marina Mdivani, Kyoko Hashimoto, Alain Desgagne, Andrew J Wan, Stefano Algieri, Fabrice Marandola, Aline Kutan, Tracy Smith Bessette, Sallynee Amawat, Axel Strauss, Richard P Stoelzel, Violaine Melancon, Alexis Basque, Adrian Vedady, Patrick J Kearney, Elizaveta Miller
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MUIN 252
L.Mus. Performance 1 Exam
4 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Practical Instrument: Assessment of student progress.
Offered by: Performance
- Note: Complete descriptions are to be found under Examinations and Goals in Practical Subjects in the Music Chapter of the University Calendar.
- Terms
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
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MUIN 350
LMus Practical Instruction 3
6 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Practical Instrument: Practical instruction in an instrument or voice.
Offered by: Performance
- Terms
- Instructors
- Carlos Alberto Jimenez, John Mac Master, Annamaria Popescu, Dominique Labelle, Paul A Merkelo, Jocelyn Couture, Jennifer Swartz, Helene Plouffe, Olivier B Brault, Eric Chappell, Brian Robinson, Andre J Roy, Christopher J McCann, Russell Devuyst, Richard Allen Roberts, Jeff Johnston, Kenneth Bibace, Kevin Dean, Marina Mdivani, Alain Desgagne, Susan E Napper, Joanne E Kolomyjec, Andrew J Wan, Stefano Algieri, Fabrice Marandola, Aline Kutan, Tracy Smith Bessette, Jérôme Ducharme, Rémi-Jean LeBlanc, Axel Strauss, Steven C Cowan, Stéphane Lemelin, Jean-Michel Pilc, Alexis Basque
- Elizaveta Miller
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MUIN 351
L.Mus. Practical Instruction 4
6 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Practical Instrument: Practical instruction in an instrument or voice.
Offered by: Performance
- Terms
- Instructors
- Adrian Vedady, Elizaveta Miller
- Carlos Alberto Jimenez, John Mac Master, Annamaria Popescu, Dominique Labelle, Paul A Merkelo, Jennifer Swartz, Helene Plouffe, Olivier B Brault, Eric Chappell, Brian Robinson, Andre J Roy, Russell Devuyst, Richard Allen Roberts, Jeff Johnston, Kevin Dean, Marina Mdivani, Alain Desgagne, Susan E Napper, Joanne E Kolomyjec, Andrew J Wan, Stefano Algieri, Fabrice Marandola, Aline Kutan, Tracy Smith Bessette, Jérôme Ducharme, Axel Strauss, Daniele Bourget, Stéphane Lemelin, Felicia K Moye, Jean-Michel Pilc, Alexis Basque
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MUIN 352
L.Mus. Performance 2 Exam
4 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Practical Instrument: Assessment of student progress.
Offered by: Performance
- Note: Complete descriptions are to be found under Examinations and Goals in Practical Subjects in the Music Chapter of the University Calendar.
- Prerequisite(s): MUIN 252
- Terms
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
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MUIN 450
LMus Practical Instruction 5
4 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Practical Instrument: Practical instruction in an instrument or voice.
Offered by: Performance
- Terms
- Instructors
- John Mac Master, Marianne Trudel, Paul A Merkelo, Jennifer Swartz, Stephane Levesque, Andre J Roy, William V Mahar, Marina Mdivani, Kyoko Hashimoto, Susan E Napper, Andrew J Wan, Stefano Algieri, Fabrice Marandola, Aline Kutan, Jérôme Ducharme, Stéphane Lemelin, Adrian Vedady
- Andrew J Wan, Elizaveta Miller
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MUIN 451
L.Mus. Practical Instruction 6
4 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Practical Instrument: Practical instruction in an instrument or voice.
Offered by: Performance
- Terms
- Instructors
- Fabrice Marandola
- John Mac Master, Marianne Trudel, Paul A Merkelo, Jennifer Swartz, Stephane Levesque, Andre J Roy, Marina Mdivani, Kyoko Hashimoto, Susan E Napper, Stefano Algieri, Fabrice Marandola, Aline Kutan, Jérôme Ducharme, Stéphane Lemelin, Adrian Vedady
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MUIN 452
L.Mus. Performance 3 Exam
8 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Practical Instrument: Assessment of student progress.
Offered by: Performance
- Note: Complete descriptions are to be found under Examinations and Goals in Practical Subjects in the Music Chapter of the University Calendar.
- Prerequisite(s): MUIN 352
- Terms
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
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:
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MUEN 563
Jazz Vocal Workshop
2 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Ensemble: Vocal workshop for jazz musicians.
Offered by: Performance
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MUEN 572
Cappella Antica
2 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Ensemble: 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.
Offered by: Performance
- 4 hours
- Prerequisite: Audition.
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MUEN 573
Baroque Orchestra
2 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Ensemble: Open to singers and instrumentalists, this ensemble specializes in chamber music primarily of the Baroque era.
Offered by: Performance
- 4 hours
- Prerequisites: Audition
- Terms
- Instructors
- Dorian Bandy
- Dorian Bandy
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MUEN 587
Cappella McGill
2 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Ensemble: An ensemble of 16 voices performing challenging repertoire from the Renaissance to the present day. Since the expectation is a level of performance equivalent to a professional chamber ensemble, singers wishing to join this group should have had considerable ensemble experience, and advanced vocal and sight-reading skills.
Offered by: Performance
- 4 hours
- Prerequisite: Audition.
- Note: May be taken instead of Choral Ensemble.
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
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MUEN 590
McGill Wind Orchestra
2 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Ensemble: Large ensemble for wind instruments.
Offered by: Performance
- 4-6 hours
- Prerequisite: Audition
- Terms
- Instructors
- Danielle D Gaudry
- Danielle D Gaudry
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MUEN 592
Chamber Jazz Ensemble
2 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Ensemble: This ensemble will deal with the extensive repertoire of music which exists for small jazz orchestra (9-13 instruments).
Offered by: Performance
- Restriction: Open to Jazz Performance students only.
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MUEN 593
Choral Ensembles
2 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Ensemble: Students enrolling in Choral Ensembles will be assigned to one of the above groups.
Offered by: Performance
- 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.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Jean-Sébastien Vallée, Matthew Boutda, Jeffrey Chan, Kody Pisney
- Jean-Sébastien Vallée
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MUEN 594
Contemporary Music Ensemble
2 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Ensemble: Ensemble for contemporary music - instruments and voice.
Offered by: Performance
- 4 hours
- Prerequisite: Audition.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Mélanie Léonard
- Mélanie Léonard
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MUEN 595
Jazz Ensembles
2 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Ensemble: Ensemble for jazz - instruments and voice.
Offered by: Performance
- 3-4 hours
- Prerequisite: Audition.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Carlos Alberto Jimenez, Marianne Trudel, William V Mahar, Philippe Côté
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MUEN 597
McGill Symphony Orchestra
2 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Ensemble: Ensemble for orchestral instruments.
Offered by: Performance
- 6 - 7 hours
- Prerequisite: Audition.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Rudolf-Alexius Hauser
- Rudolf-Alexius Hauser
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).
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MUEN 570
Jazz Combo
1 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Ensemble: A Jazz Improvisation Ensemble of approximately 4 to 9 players.
Offered by: Performance
- 1 hour
- Prerequisite: Audition.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Carlos Alberto Jimenez, Erik Anthony Hove, Marianne Trudel, Min Jung Suh, Bohdanna Novak, Francisco J Lozano, Dimitrios G Doxas, Michel Lambert, David Mark Gossage, Jeff Johnston, Alec Walkington, William V Mahar, Steve Amirault, Lex French, Fraser Hollins, Jean-Michel Pilc, Rodrigo Simoes, Adrian Vedady, Joao Catalao, Darrell Green
- Ira Coleman
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MUEN 574
Afro-Cuban/BrazilianJazzCombo
1 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Ensemble: This course covers Afro-Cuban and Brazilian folk music and the jazz-related music that has come directly from it. Much of the work is based on the rhythmic patterns and grooves from these countries.
Offered by: Performance
- Prerequisite: Audition
- Restriction: Available to students in B.Mus. Major Performance Jazz, L.Mus. Major Performance Jazz, M.Mus. Jazz Performance and Graduate Diploma in Performance only
- Can be taken for a maximum of two semesters.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Rodrigo Simoes, Joao Catalao
Required Courses (30 credits)
30 credits selected as follows:
12 credits of Theory
12 credits of Improvisation/Musicianship
6 credits of History
Theory
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MUJZ 260
Jazz Arranging 1
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Jazz Studies: Introduction to concepts and techniques commonly used in jazz arranging. Notation, calligraphy and score preparation are discussed; including study of classical and contemporary scores by prominent jazz arrangers.
Offered by: Performance
- Prerequisite(s): MUJZ 161
- Restriction(s): Open only to Jazz Performance Majors OR with permission of instructor.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Taylor Donaldson, Benjamin Deschamps
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MUJZ 261
Jazz Arranging 2
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Jazz Studies: Consolidation of knowledge of basic concepts and techniques used in jazz arranging.
Offered by: Performance
- Prerequisite: MUJZ 260.
- Restriction(s): Open only to Jazz Performance Majors OR by permission of instructor.
- Terms
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
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MUJZ 340
Jazz Composition 1
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Jazz Studies: Jazz composition based on the stylistic concepts of leading jazz composers. Development of a personal and creative compositional style and of control of factors such as: rhythmic, harmonic, and melodic continuity, vertical modal, and linear modal harmony, polychordal techniques, and non-functional harmonic concepts.
Offered by: Performance
- Prerequisite(s): MUJZ 261
- Restriction(s): Open only to Jazz Performance Majors OR by permission of instructor.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Jeff Johnston, Kevin Dean, Lex French
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MUJZ 341
Jazz Composition 2
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Jazz Studies: A continuation of development of a personal and creative jazz compositional style.
Offered by: Performance
- Prerequisite(s): MUJZ 340.
- Restriction(s): Open only to Jazz Performance Majors OR by permission of instructor.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Kevin Dean, Camille Thurman-Green
Improvisation/Musicianship
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MUJZ 223
Jazz Improv/Musicianship 1
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Jazz Studies: Basic improvisational concepts with emphasis on time feel, phrasing, articulation, melodic development, voice leading, harmonic control and stylistic nuance. Memorization and aural recognition of standard jazz repertoire also stressed. The aural tradition of the music is emphasized through rhythmic/melodic dictation.
Offered by: Performance
- 3 hours
- Prerequisite: MUJZ 161
- Restriction: Open only to Jazz Performance Majors
- Terms
- Instructors
- Alec Walkington, Jean-Michel Pilc
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MUJZ 224
Jazz Improv/Musicianship 2
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Jazz Studies: Continuation of Jazz Improvisation/Musicianship MUJZ 223.
Offered by: Performance
- 3 hours
- Prerequisite: MUJZ 223.
- Restriction: Open only to Jazz Performance Majors
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MUJZ 423
Jazz Improv/Musicianship 3
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Jazz Studies: Refinement of improvisational concepts in conjunction with ear training, leading towards the establishment of a personal style of playing. Complex forms and harmonies, and contemporary techniques. Memorization of large and varied repertoire is stressed. The ability to identify, transcribe and perform various melodies, rhythms, and complex harmonies by ear will be stressed.
Offered by: Performance
- 3 hours
- Prerequisite: MUJZ 224.
- Restriction: Open only to Jazz Performance Majors
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MUJZ 424
Jazz Improv/Musicianship 4
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Jazz Studies: Continuation of Jazz Improvisation/Musicianship MUJZ 423.
Offered by: Performance
- 3 hours
- Prerequisite: MUJZ 423.
- Restriction: Open only to Jazz Performance Majors
History
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MUJZ 187
Jazz History Survey
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Jazz Studies: An introductory study of the principal recordings, artists and musical trends in jazz from its origins to the present day.
Offered by: Performance
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MUJZ 493
Jazz Performance Practice
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Jazz Studies: An in-depth exploration of the performance practice of leading jazz figures, primarily through the study of solo transcriptions. Comparative study of conceptual differences in time feel, ornamentation, tone quality, articulation and harmonic and melodic approach. Detailed study of major rhythm sections and their interaction with soloists.
Offered by: Performance
- 3 hours
- Prerequisites: MUJZ 187, MUJZ 224.
- Restriction: Open only to Jazz Performance Majors
Complementary Courses
4 credits from the following:
Note: Students select EITHER MUJZ 440 and MUJZ 441 OR MUJZ 461D1 and MUJZ 461D2.
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MUJZ 440
Advanced Jazz Composition 1
2 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Jazz Studies: A continuation of MUJZ 341. This course will reaffirm the importance of the basic elements of composition with an emphasis on the compositional process and micro-listening.
Offered by: Performance
- Prerequisite: MUJZ 341
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken MUJZ 440D1/D2. Open only to Jazz Performance Majors OR by permission of the instructor.
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MUJZ 441
Advanced Jazz Composition 2
2 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Jazz Studies: A continuation of MUJZ 440. This course will further emphasize and facilitate the development of a personal and creative compositional style. Jazz aesthetics will be
emphasized and explored in greater depth.
Offered by: Performance
- Prerequisite: MUJZ 440
- Restricion: 1. Open only to Jazz Performance Majors OR by permission of the instructor.
- 2. Not open to students who have taken MUJZ 440D1 - MUJZ 440 D2.
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MUJZ 461D1
Advanced Jazz Arranging
2 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Jazz Studies: This course introduces advanced concepts in jazz writing by examining scores by historically-important jazz composers/arrangers, as well as contemporary masters. Student writing, including expanded combo, big band, and small group string projects, is geared toward public performance by McGill jazz ensembles and combos.
Offered by: Performance
- 2 hours
- Prerequisite(s): MUJZ 341
- Restriction(s): Open only to Jazz Performance Majors OR permission of instructor.
- Students must register for both MUJZ 461D1 and MUJZ 461D2.
- No credit will be given for this course unless both MUJZ 461D1 and MUJZ 461D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms.
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