Master of Music (MMus) Historical Performance
Overview
What to expect
The Master of Music in Historical Performance is a two-year, course-intensive degree that provides historically informed perspectives on performance in the Western art music tradition of the last 800 years. Students apply their critical studies in historical music and performance to their practices as musicians. They give two formal recitals over the course of their studies.
Why it stands out
The program is provided in collaboration with the internationally renowned Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, the Choir and Orchestra of the Theatre of Early Music, the Toronto Consort medieval-renaissance ensemble, and Opera Atelier. Students engage in masterclass and workshop learning with respected University of Toronto ensembles and distinguished guest artists such as the Tallis Scholars, Voces8, and Dame Emma Kirkby.
Who it's for
Performance students interested in applying a historical understanding of music to their music-making are ideal participants in this program.
Outcomes
Opportunities for study
Students are taught and mentored by distinguished faculty musicians in small classes. In addition to enhanced musical skills and insights, they develop valuable connections with Toronto’s art music community.
Opportunities after graduation
Program graduates typically pursue careers as musicians, arts administrators, journalists, broadcasters, librarians, teachers, and researchers.
Postgraduate opportunities
Successful graduates qualify to apply for entry into the Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance, Historical Performance program.
Curriculum
MMus in Historical Performance
- Applied Lessons
- Graduate Performance Seminars
- Performance Ensemble
- Critical Approaches to Music History
- Analysis and Performance Practice Courses
- Electives
Core Courses
The core of the program (the equivalent of three full-year courses) consists of individual instruction in the student’s primary performance medium and participation in large ensembles performing seventeenth- and eighteenth-century repertoire. Performance teaching is supplemented by courses on music analysis, historical performance practice and critical approaches to music history (the equivalent of two full-year courses).
Electives
Students choose the equivalent of two full-year courses from a faculty-approved list.
Ensembles
Students have opportunities to study and perform with the University of Toronto Schola Cantorum Vocal Ensemble and the University of Toronto Collegium Musicum Baroque Ensemble.
Complete admission requirements can be found at Application Materials.
Complete information on how to apply can be found at Applying.
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