Master of Music (MMus) Jazz Performance
Overview
What to expect
The Master of Music in Jazz Performance is a two-year, course-intensive graduate degree in jazz performance. Students refine their skills while studying repertoire, performance practice, composition, and arranging in solo, small group and orchestral settings.
Why it stands out
Students learn from distinguished professional jazz musicians at a top-ranked university in the heart of a culturally rich major city. They gain significant performance experience and exposure in prominent jazz venues.
Who it's for
This program is designed for curious and motivated students interested in applying a scholarly understanding of jazz to their music-making.
Outcomes
Opportunities for study
Program teaching honours tradition and explores modern trends. Students emerge as more knowledgeable and creative musicians with experience performing various solo and ensemble repertoires.
Opportunities after graduation
Program graduates typically pursue careers as performing musicians. They also work as teachers and arts administrators.
Postgraduate opportunities
Successful graduates qualify to apply for entry into the Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance, Jazz program.
Curriculum
MMus in Jazz Performance
- Applied Lessons
- Graduate Performance Seminars
- Performance Ensemble
- Critical Approaches to Music History
- Analysis and Performance Practice Courses
- Electives
Core Courses
The program’s core consists of individual instruction in the student’s primary performance medium (the equivalent of two full-year courses) in preparation for two recitals candidates are required to perform during their program. Other required courses include a seminar in jazz studies concentrating on repertoire from participant portfolios (the equivalent of one full-year course). Students also study twentieth-century performance practices, composition and arranging, and jazz orchestra and small ensemble (each the equivalent of one full-year course).
Electives
The Music Faculty provides an approved list of electives from which students choose the equivalent of two full-year courses.
Complete admission requirements can be found at Application Materials.
Complete information on how to apply can be found at Applying.
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