Newly Admitted Students Orientation

 

hands shakingOrientations are a great way to meet fellow students and connect with new teachers and staff!

 

Part I: How to Register (May 23 – 26, 2023)

An information session given on zoom to guide you through using Minerva and building a weekly class schedule. Sessions available in both English and French.

Register for this information session using the registration links for “Part 1: How to Register”.

Part 2: What to Register (June 2 or 9, 2023)

In this info session, we will help you navigate course registration and provide you with an opportunity to ask an advisor questions virtually. Key information such as registration tips, program requirement, transfer credits, placement exams will be addressed.

For Cegep & transfer students (U1)
You are considered a U1 student if you have completed,
or
are about to complete a DEC from CEGEP, have completed an IB diploma or French Baccalaureate,
or
are transferring from another music conservatory, US college or university.
For High School students (U0)
You are considered a U0 student if you are arriving from high school.

Date: Friday, June 2, 2023
Time: 10 am – 11:15 am (Eastern Time US & Canada)

Session recording: https://youtu.be/XVaqtiORG-g

Presentation slides: PDF icon Info Session for U1 Students - June 2, 2023

 

Date: Friday, June 9, 2023
Time: 10 am – 11:15 am (Eastern Time US & Canada)

Session recording: https://youtu.be/4dCa7SpOPmg

Presentation slides: PDF icon Info Session for U0 Students - June 9, 2023

Part 3: Post Placement Exam and Transfer Credits Registration Info Session

This is a follow-up series from the Part I Registration Info Session. In this interactive info session, we will address more specific registration questions such as which courses students will typically register for after having received their placement exam results and a summary of their transfer credits.

Date: August 3, 2023
Time: 10 am – 11:15 am

Session recording: https://youtu.be/FfvAYrswfKQ

Presentation Slides: Info Session for Post Placement Exam and Transfer Credits Registration

Part 4 A: Welcome Orientation Day 1

This is a key in-person event for all new undergraduate music students. In this orientation, you will meet representatives from the faculty and student service units who you will encounter in your journey as a student at the Schulich School of Music. Featured speakers include Dr. Sean Ferguson (Dean of Schulich School of Music), Dr. Andrea Creech (Associate Dean, Academic & Student Affairs), and faculty members from Student Services, the Ensemble Office, the Music Library, Concert & Publicity, etc.

Date: Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Time: 9:30 am – 11 am
Location: Tanna Schulich Hall | 527 Sherbrooke St. West, Montreal, H3A 1E3
Presentation slides: 2023 Faculty Orientation Presentation

PART 4 B: Welcome Orientation Day 2

This serves as a continuation of the Welcome Session, providing you with a chance to connect with your fellow incoming students and engage with representatives from the Schulich School of Music.

During this event, you'll embark on a circuit tour that will take you through classrooms and the Music library. This tour will allow you the opportunity to engage in conversations with key individuals who can provide insights into life at the Schulich School of Music. These individuals include Associate Dean Andrea Creech (Academic & Student Affairs), Adelina Lameiras & Anna Drblik (Student Affairs Office), Will Eustes (Peer Mentor), Jennifer Mosher (Local Wellness Advisor). Additionally, you'll have the chance to explore the Marvin Duchow Music Library.

This will be followed by a lunch with Dean Sean Ferguson in the Wirth Lobby from 12:30 – 1:30pm.
Please send any dietary restrictions to Nancy.Czemmel [at] mcgill.ca no later than August 17, 2023.

Date: August 23, 2023
Time: 1030 – 1230 Welcome Small Groups
Location: Wirth Lobby at 10:30am

Part 5: Meet your Area Coordinator and fellow students!

Meet with your Area Coordinator and mingle with upper-year students to gain some insider tips specific to your program!

See chart below for details.

Program Meeting Time & Location Area Coordinator
B.Mus. Performance & Licentiate in Music, BRASS Friday, August 25, 2023
2 p.m – 3 p.m.
Strathcona Music Building, Room C-601
Prof. Richard Stoelzel
richard.stoelzel [at] mcgill.ca
B.Mus. Performance & Licentiate in Music, STRINGS

Friday, August 25, 2023
12 pm - 1pm
Strathcona Music Building, Room C-411

Prof. Axel Strauss
axel.strauss [at] mcgill.ca
B.Mus. Performance, WOODWIND

Friday, August 25
12 pm - 1 pm
Zoom: https://mcgill.zoom.us/j/8388528143

Prof. Simon Aldrich
simon.aldrich [at] mcgill.ca
B.Mus. Performance, PERCUSSION

Contact Area Coordinator to set a meeting time

Prof. Shawn Mativetsky
shawn.mativetsky [at] mcgill.ca
B.Mus. VOICE Performance Thursday, August 24
2 pm – 4 pm
Elizabeth Wirth Music Building, Wirth Opera Studio (level -2)
Prof. Matthew Treviño
matthew.trevino [at] mcgill.ca
B.Mus. PIANO Performance

Thursday, August 24
2 pm - 4 pm
Strathcona Music Building, Room C-416

Prof. Kyoko Hashimoto
kyoko.hashimoto [at] mcgill.ca
B.Mus. EARLY MUSIC

Friday, August 25
2 pm - 3:30 pm
Strathcona Music Building, Room C-413

Prof. Dorian Bandy
dorian.bandy [at] mcgill.ca
B.Mus. ORGAN Performance

Contact Area Coordinator to set a meeting time

Prof. Isabelle Demers
isabelle.demers [at] mcgill.ca
B.Mus. JAZZ Performance & Licentiate in Music (Jazz)

Friday, August 25, 2023
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Strathcona Music Building, Room C-412

Prof. Ira Coleman
ira.coleman [at] mcgill.ca
Prof. Joe Sullivan
joe.sullivan [at] mcgill.ca
B.Mus. FACULTY

Wednesday, August 23, 2023
3 pm - 5 pm
Strathcona Music Building, Room C-204

Prof. Bob Hasegawa
robert.hasegawa [at] mcgill.ca
B.Mus. FACULTY JAZZ concentration Friday, August 25, 2023
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Strathcona Music Building, Room C-412
Prof. Joe Sullivan
joe.sullivan [at] mcgill.ca
Concurrent B.MUSIC/B.EDUCATION Tuesday, August 29, 2023
10 am – 11:30 am
Strathcona Music Building, Room C-411
Prof. Lisa Lorenzino
lisa.lorenzino [at] mcgill.ca
B.Mus History

Friday, August 25, 2023
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Elizabeth Wirth Music Building, Room A-607 (level 6)

Prof. Roe-Min Kok
roe-min.kok [at] mcgill.ca

B.Mus. COMPOSITION

Friday, August 25, 2023
4 pm - 5 pm
Zoom: https://mcgill.zoom.us/j/82200806027?pwd=ZTJTS3JGRG5hZE5DK0RJaVJzanJEQT09

Prof. Philippe Leroux
philippe.leroux [at] mcgill.ca

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