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Program Requirements
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 L.Mus. Practical Instruction 1 (8 credits)
Overview
Practical Instrument : Practical instruction in an instrument or voice.
Terms: Fall 2014
Instructors: Sylvan, Sanford; Kolomyjec, Joanne; Kutan, Aline; Derome, Denys; Lambert, Michel; Huang, Yai-Yun; Marandola, Fabrice; Swartz, Jennifer; Lupien, Denise; Fewer, Mark; Algie, Stephen; Lee, Ranee Y; Couture, Jocelyn; Popescu, Maria; Desgagne, Alain; Miller, Dennis; Hashimoto, Kyoko; Sullivan, Joseph Leo; Merkelo, Paul A; Clayton, Greg; Amirault, Steve; Devuyst, Russell; Richer, Patrice; Bourget, Daniele; Labelle, Dominique; McLean, Allan Robert; Mdivani, Marina; Johnston, Jeffrey E H; Wan, Andrew; Plouffe, Helene; Boudreault-Sevadjian, Therese; Kinslow, Valerie; Purdy, Winston; Roy, Andre J; Knox, Hank (Fall)
1 hour
Prerequisite: Admission to the L.Mus. program by audition
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MUIN 251 L.Mus. Practical Instruction 2 (8 credits)
Overview
Practical Instrument : Practical instruction in an instrument or voice.
Terms: Fall 2014, Winter 2015
Instructors: Knox, Hank; Labelle, Dominique (Fall) Marandola, Fabrice; Reimer, Benjamin; Mativetsky, Shawn Eliot; Swartz, Jennifer; Lupien, Denise; Fewer, Mark; Algie, Stephen; Lee, Ranee Y; Couture, Jocelyn; Popescu, Maria; Desgagne, Alain; Miller, Dennis; Hashimoto, Kyoko; Sullivan, Joseph Leo; Amirault, Steve; Merkelo, Paul A; Clayton, Greg; Devuyst, Russell; Richer, Patrice; McLean, Allan Robert; Mdivani, Marina; Amawat, Sallynee; Labelle, Dominique; Johnston, Jeffrey E H; Wan, Andrew; Plouffe, Helene; Boudreault-Sevadjian, Therese; Kinslow, Valerie; Purdy, Winston; Roy, Andre J; Knox, Hank; Sylvan, Sanford; Kolomyjec, Joanne; Kutan, Aline; Derome, Denys; Lambert, Michel (Winter)
1 hour
Prerequisite: MUIN 250
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MUIN 252 L.Mus. Performance 1 Examination
Overview
Practical Instrument : Assessment of student progress.
Terms: Winter 2015
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2014-2015 academic year.
Note: Complete descriptions are to be found under Examinations and Goals in Practical Subjects in the Music Chapter of the University Calendar.
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MUIN 350 L.Mus. Practical Instruction 3 (8 credits)
Overview
Practical Instrument : Practical instruction in an instrument or voice.
Terms: Fall 2014, Winter 2015
Instructors: Roy, Andre J; Swartz, Jennifer; Fewer, Mark; Popescu, Maria; Couture, Jocelyn; Purdy, Winston; McCann, Christopher; Desgagne, Alain; Crowley, Robert; Merkelo, Paul A; Bourget, Daniele; Algie, Stephen; Devuyst, Russell; Johnston, Jeffrey E H; Bibace, Kenneth (Fall) Knox, Hank; Jimenez, Carlos Alberto (Winter)
1 hour
Prerequisite: MUIN 251
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MUIN 351 L.Mus. Practical Instruction 4 (8 credits)
Overview
Practical Instrument : Practical instruction in an instrument or voice.
Terms: Fall 2014, Winter 2015
Instructors: Knox, Hank (Fall) Roy, Andre J; Swartz, Jennifer; Fewer, Mark; Popescu, Maria; Johnston, Jeffrey E H; Purdy, Winston; Desgagne, Alain; Crowley, Robert; Merkelo, Paul A; Bourget, Daniele; Devuyst, Russell; Algie, Stephen; Jimenez, Carlos Alberto (Winter)
1 hour
Prerequisite: MUIN 350
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MUIN 352 L.Mus. Performance 2 Examination
Overview
Practical Instrument : Assessment of student progress.
Terms: Winter 2015, Summer 2015
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2014-2015 academic year.
Note: Complete descriptions are to be found under Examinations and Goals in Practical Subjects in the Music Chapter of the University Calendar.
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MUIN 450 L.Mus. Practical Instruction 5 (8 credits)
Overview
Practical Instrument : Practical instruction in an instrument or voice.
Terms: Fall 2014, Winter 2015
Instructors: Levesque, Stephane; Forget, Normand; Swartz, Jennifer; Purdy, Winston (Fall) Knox, Hank (Winter)
1 hour
Prerequisite: MUIN 351
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MUIN 451 L.Mus. Practical Instruction 6 (8 credits)
Overview
Practical Instrument : Practical instruction in an instrument or voice.
Terms: Fall 2014, Winter 2015
Instructors: Knox, Hank (Fall) Forget, Normand; Swartz, Jennifer; Purdy, Winston; Levesque, Stephane (Winter)
1 hour
Prerequisite: MUIN 450
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MUIN 452 L.Mus. Performance 3 Examination
Overview
Practical Instrument : Assessment of student progress.
Terms: Winter 2015
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2014-2015 academic year.
Note: Complete descriptions are to be found under Examinations and Goals in Practical Subjects in the Music Chapter of the University Calendar.
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)
Overview
Ensemble : Vocal workshop for jazz musicians.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2014-2015 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2014-2015 academic year.
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MUEN 572 Cappella Antica (2 credits)
Overview
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.
Terms: Fall 2014, Winter 2015
Instructors: Kinslow, Valerie (Fall) Kinslow, Valerie (Winter)
4 hours
Prerequisite: Audition.
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MUEN 573 Baroque Orchestra (2 credits)
Overview
Ensemble : Open to singers and instrumentalists, this ensemble specializes in chamber music primarily of the Baroque era.
Terms: Fall 2014, Winter 2015
Instructors: Knox, Hank (Fall) Knox, Hank (Winter)
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MUEN 587 Cappella McGill (2 credits)
Overview
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.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2014-2015 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2014-2015 academic year.
4 hours
Prerequisite: Audition.
Note: May be taken instead of Choral Ensemble.
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MUEN 590 McGill Winds (2 credits)
Overview
Ensemble : Large ensemble for wind instruments.
Terms: Fall 2014, Winter 2015
Instructors: Cazes, Alain (Fall) Cazes, Alain (Winter)
4-6 hours
Prerequisite: Audition
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MUEN 592 Chamber Jazz Ensemble (2 credits)
Overview
Ensemble : This ensemble will deal with the extensive repertoire of music which exists for small jazz orchestra (9-13 instruments).
Terms: Fall 2014, Winter 2015
Instructors: Trottier, Jean-Nicolas (Fall) Trottier, Jean-Nicolas (Winter)
Restriction: Open to Jazz Performance students only.
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MUEN 593 Choral Ensembles (2 credits)
Overview
Ensemble : Students enrolling in Choral Ensembles will be assigned to one of the above groups.
Terms: Fall 2014, Winter 2015
Instructors: Ouimet, Francois; Hansen, Patrick (Fall) Ouimet, Francois (Winter)
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.
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MUEN 594 Contemporary Music Ensemble (2 credits)
Overview
Ensemble : Ensemble for contemporary music - instruments and voice.
Terms: Fall 2014, Winter 2015
Instructors: Bourgogne, Guillaume (Fall) Bourgogne, Guillaume (Winter)
4 hours
Prerequisite: Audition.
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MUEN 595 Jazz Ensembles (2 credits)
Overview
Ensemble : Ensemble for jazz - instruments and voice.
Terms: Fall 2014, Winter 2015
Instructors: Nelson, Mark; Sullivan, Joseph Leo; Di Lauro, Ronald; Mahar, William V (Fall) Nelson, Mark; King, Andrew; Di Lauro, Ronald; Mahar, William V (Winter)
3-4 hours
Prerequisite: Audition.
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MUEN 597 Orchestral Ensembles (2 credits)
Overview
Ensemble : Ensemble for orchestral instruments.
Terms: Fall 2014, Winter 2015
Instructors: Hauser, Rudolf-Alexius (Fall) Hauser, Rudolf-Alexius (Winter)
6 - 7 hours
Prerequisite: Audition.
6 credits, select Jazz Combo Training - during every term of enrolment as a full-time or part-time student. MUEN 570 Jazz Combo (1 credit x 6 semesters).
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MUEN 570 Jazz Combo (1 credit)
Overview
Ensemble : A Jazz Improvisation Ensemble of approximately 4 to 9 players.
Terms: Fall 2014, Winter 2015
Instructors: Jimenez, Carlos Alberto; Kennedy, Donald Leyland; Gossage, David Mark; Johnston, Jeffrey E H; Laing, David; Linsley, Chad; Gauthier, Michael; Grott, David; Lee, Ranee Y; Hove, Erik Anthony; Walkington, Alec; Hollins, Fraser; Mahar, William V; Miller, Joel; Jensen, Christine (Fall) Kennedy, Donald Leyland; Gossage, David Mark; White, Andre; Hove, Erik Anthony; Mahar, William V; Hollins, Fraser; Leroux, Andre; Gauthier, Michael; McCann, Christopher; Lozano, Francisco J; Laing, David; Lambert, Michel; Bibace, Kenneth; Miller, Joel (Winter)
1 hour
Prerequisite: Audition.
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)
Overview
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.
Terms: Fall 2014
Instructors: Rager, Joshua; Kennedy, Donald Leyland (Fall)
Corequisite: MUJZ 223.
Restriction: Open only to Jazz Performance Majors. Not open to students who have taken MUJZ 261D1/D2.
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MUJZ 261 Jazz Arranging 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Jazz Studies : Consolidation of knowledge of basic concepts and techniques used in jazz arranging.
Terms: Winter 2015
Instructors: Rager, Joshua; Kennedy, Donald Leyland (Winter)
Prerequisite: MUJZ 260.
Corequisite: MUJZ 224.
Restriction: Open only to Jazz Performance Majors. Not open to students who have taken MUJZ 261D1/D2.
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MUJZ 340 Jazz Composition 1 (3 credits)
Overview
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.
Terms: Fall 2014
Instructors: Dean, Kevin; Trottier, Jean-Nicolas (Fall)
Restriction: Open only to Jazz Performance Majors. Not open to students who have taken MUJZ 340D1/D2.
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MUJZ 341 Jazz Composition 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Jazz Studies : A continuation of development of a personal and creative jazz compositional style.
Terms: Winter 2015
Instructors: Dean, Kevin; Trottier, Jean-Nicolas (Winter)
Restriction: Open only to Jazz Performance Majors. Not open to students who have taken MUJZ 340D1/D2.
Improvisation/Musicianship
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MUJZ 223 Jazz Improvisation/Musicianship 1 (3 credits)
Overview
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.
Terms: Fall 2014
Instructors: Clayton, Greg; Walkington, Alec (Fall)
3 hours
Prerequisite: none.
Restriction: Open only to Jazz Performance Majors
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MUJZ 224 Jazz Improvisation/Musicianship 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Jazz Studies : Continuation of Jazz Improvisation/Musicianship MUJZ 223.
Terms: Winter 2015
Instructors: Clayton, Greg; Walkington, Alec (Winter)
3 hours
Prerequisite: MUJZ 223.
Restriction: Open only to Jazz Performance Majors
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MUJZ 423 Jazz Improvisation/Musicianship 3 (3 credits)
Overview
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.
Terms: Fall 2014
Instructors: Bolduc, Remi; Hollins, Fraser (Fall)
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MUJZ 424 Jazz Improvisation/Musicianship 4 (3 credits)
Overview
Jazz Studies : Continuation of Jazz Improvisation/Musicianship MUJZ 423.
Terms: Winter 2015
Instructors: Bolduc, Remi; White, Andre (Winter)
3 hours
Prerequisite: MUJZ 423.
Restriction: Open only to Jazz Performance Majors
History
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MUJZ 187 Jazz History Survey (3 credits)
Overview
Jazz Studies : An introductory study of the principal recordings, artists and musical trends in jazz from its origins to the present day.
Terms: Winter 2015
Instructors: White, Andre (Winter)
3 hours
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MUJZ 493 Jazz Performance Practice (3 credits)
Overview
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.
Terms: Fall 2014
Instructors: Dean, Kevin (Fall)
Complementary Courses
4 credits from the following:
Note: Students select EITHER MUJZ 440D1 and MUJZ 440D2 OR MUJZ 461D1 and MUJZ 461D2.
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MUJZ 440D1 Advanced Jazz Composition (2 credits)
Overview
Jazz Studies : A continuation of MUJZ 340. This course will emphasize and facilitate the development of a personal and creative compositional style. Jazz aesthetics will be emphasized and explored in greater depth.
Terms: Fall 2014
Instructors: Sullivan, Joseph Leo (Fall)
Prerequisite: MUJZ 340D1/D2, or MUJZ 340 and MUJZ 341
Corequisite: MUJZ 423
Restriction: Open only to Jazz Performance Majors
Students must register for both MUJZ 440D1 and MUJZ 440D2.
No credit will be given for this course unless both MUJZ 440D1 and MUJZ 440D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
MUJZ 440D1 and MUJZ 440D2 together are equivalent to MUJZ 440
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MUJZ 440D2 Advanced Jazz Composition (2 credits)
Overview
Jazz Studies : See MUJZ 440D1 for course description.
Terms: Winter 2015
Instructors: Lozano, Francisco J (Winter)
Prerequisite: MUJZ 440D1
No credit will be given for this course unless both MUJZ 440D1 and MUJZ 440D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
MUJZ 440D1 and MUJZ 440D2 together are equivalent to MUJZ 440
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MUJZ 461D1 Advanced Jazz Arranging (2 credits)
Overview
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.
Terms: Fall 2014
Instructors: Trottier, Jean-Nicolas (Fall)
2 hours
Prerequisites: MUJZ 340D1/D2 or both MUJZ 340 and MUJZ 341, and MUJZ 261 OR permission of instructor.
Corequisite: MUJZ 423.
Restriction: Open only to Jazz Performance Majors
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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MUJZ 461D2 Advanced Jazz Arranging (2 credits)
Overview
Jazz Studies : See MUJZ 461D1 for course description.
Terms: Winter 2015
Instructors: Trottier, Jean-Nicolas (Winter)
Prerequisite: MUJZ 461D1
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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