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Academic Policies in the Schulich School of Music
This section contains information on the following academic topics:
General Academic Information
Academic Requirements by Program
Academic Standing
Ensemble Policy and Regulations...
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Schulich School of Music Ensemble Policy and
Regulations
Preamble
Preamble
The ensemble program is designed to provide
an enriched and cohesive curriculum in practical...
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Accompanying
Music students registered for practical instruction (including
elective study) in one of the eligible instruments may request Accompanist Funding up to a maximum number of hours. Further details are available from the Department of Performance...
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Academic Category
All Music students are registered in one of the following categories:
Academic Categories
Major: B.Mus. candidates may choose
one or more of several majors as described under Browse Academic Units & Programs...
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Auditing
For information on auditing, see University Regulations and Resources > Undergraduate > Registration >
Auditing of Courses.
Programs, Courses and University Regulations鈥�2022-2023 (last updated Feb. 7, 2022) (disclaimer...
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Electives
Free/Music Electives
Free/Music Electives
Unless otherwise specified, any music course that is not a required course in the student's program can be counted as a Free and/or Music Elective in the B.Mus. program subject to prerequisites...
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Distance Education
(Online) Courses
Students may take a maximum of 6 credits of non-Music elective courses
taught through distance education toward their B.Mus. degree at McGill.
Courses taught through distance education from institutions other than McGill...
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Course Changes and Withdrawal for Students in the Schulich School of Music
Students are permitted to change courses and/or sections of a course
during the add/drop period in each term. This is referred to
as the official Course Change period. Course and...
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Incompletes
At the discretion of the instructor, a mark of K (Incomplete) may be
given to a student who, due to extenuating circumstances, has not finished the
coursework on time. The deadline for completion and submission of the required
work shall be set by...
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Examinations for Students in the Schulich School of Music
The following information pertains to examinations for students in the Schulich School of Music.
Deferrals
Deferrals
Deferred examinations are permitted in the case of illness...
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Graduation
Requirements for the Schulich School of Music
Completion of all courses
and proficiency requirements as specified in the candidate's program. Students
registered in two programs must fulfil all requirements for both programs. A...
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Browse Academic Units and Programs in the Schulich School of Music
The Department of Music Research offers undergraduate degrees in Composition, Music Education, Music History, Theory, and the Faculty Program. The Department also offers Minors in Music History,...
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Department of Music Research: Composition; Music Education; Music History; Theory;
Faculty Program
At both the undergraduate and graduate levels, the Department embraces
the disciplines of Composition, Music Education, Music History, and Theory; and
at the...
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The Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.); Major in Composition program offers students a solid grounding in the basics of classical music composition for instruments and voices, with or without electronics. This is achieved through lecture courses and tutorials (private...
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The Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.); Major in Music History requires 124 credits. This program focuses on the place of music in different cultural contexts, the social conditions of musicians, the evolution of performing styles, and the different ways music can...
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The Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.); Major Theory program requires 124 credits and features coursework centered in the development of models and methods of musical languages. How specific pieces of music are put together and how this may be generalized to relate to the...
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The Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.) - Faculty Program Music requires 123 credits and has been designed to accommodate those students who are either undecided about the area of music in which they wish to specialize, or who are interested in a pattern of specialization...
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The Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.); Faculty Program in Music; Jazz requires 123 credits and has been designed to accommodate students who trained as jazz musicians and who are interested in a pattern of specialization not provided in the established major programs, or...
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Special Prerequisite Courses for M.Mus. in Sound Recording
Students wishing to follow this package of prerequisite courses while
registered in the Faculty Program or in any other B.Mus. program must notify
the Sound Recording Area Coordinator of their intent...
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The Minor Composition is available to all students with approval (with the exception of students in the Major Composition.) This option will take the place of music and/or free electives.
Required Courses
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