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Program Requirements
The M.Mus. in Music; Composition focuses on the development of individual voices through private instruction with some of Canada's most accomplished composers, all of whom have distinguished themselves through high-profile commissions, performances, recordings, and awards. The faculty members' diverse interests ensures a suitable mentor/supervisor.
Students admitted to the M.Mus. in Music; Composition program who have undergraduate degrees other than the B.Mus.; Major in Composition from 91ÉçÇø, may be required to successfully complete one or more undergraduate course(s) before completion of the Master's program.
Required Courses (33 credits)
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MUCO 622D1 Composition Tutorial (3 credits)
Overview
Composition : Individualized guided composition research on an approved topic.
Terms: Fall 2023
Instructors: Cherney, Brian; Ferguson, Sean Alastair; Bouliane, Denys; Lesage, Jean; Harman, Christopher; Hui, Melissa; Leroux, Philippe (Fall)
Students must register for both MUCO 622D1 and MUCO 622D2
No credit will be given for this course unless both MUCO 622D1 and MUCO 622D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
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MUCO 622D2 Composition Tutorial (3 credits)
Overview
Composition : Individualized guided composition research on an approved topic.
Terms: Winter 2024
Instructors: Cherney, Brian; Ferguson, Sean Alastair; Bouliane, Denys; Lesage, Jean; Harman, Christopher; Hui, Melissa; Leroux, Philippe (Winter)
Prerequisite: MUCO 622D1
No credit will be given for this course unless both MUCO 622D1 and MUCO 622D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
Thesis
The thesis is a composition, accompanied by an analytical essay of approximately 20-30 pages.
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MUGS 684 Master's Thesis Research 2 (6 credits)
Overview
Graduate Faculty Music Courses : Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor.
Terms: Fall 2023, Winter 2024
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2023-2024 academic year.
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MUGS 685 Master's Thesis Research 3 (9 credits)
Overview
Graduate Faculty Music Courses : Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor.
Terms: Fall 2023, Winter 2024
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2023-2024 academic year.
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MUGS 686 Master's Thesis Research 4 (12 credits)
Overview
Graduate Faculty Music Courses : Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor.
Terms: Fall 2023, Winter 2024
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Complementary Courses (12 credits)
6 credits from the following:
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MUCO 631 Seminar in Composition 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Composition : Seminar in composition. Topic varies by year.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2023-2024 academic year.
3 hours
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MUCO 632 Seminar in Composition 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Composition : Seminar in composition. Topic varies by year.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2023-2024 academic year.
3 hours
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MUCO 633 Seminar in Composition 3 (3 credits)
Overview
Composition : Seminar in composition. Topic varies by year.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2023-2024 academic year.
3 hours
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MUCO 634 Seminar in Composition 4 (3 credits)
Overview
Composition : Seminar in composition. Topic varies by year.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2023-2024 academic year.
3 hours
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MUCO 635 Seminar in Composition 5 (3 credits)
Overview
Composition : Seminar in composition. Topic varies by year.
Terms: Fall 2023
Instructors: Cherney, Brian (Fall)
3 hours
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MUCO 636 Seminar in Composition 6 (3 credits)
Overview
Composition : Seminar in composition. Topic varies by year.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2023-2024 academic year.
3 hours
6 credits of seminars, at the 600 level or higher, approved by the Schulich School of Music.