This is a basic 3-year plan for students from high school with no advanced standing.
Program audit
You will receive a summary of exemption credits from placement exams, transfer credits, Advanced Placements (AP), etc, before you begin your first semester at the Schulich School of Music. You can access this information via a Program Audit (PA) customized for you. Visit the PA web page to learn more about how you can view your personalized program plan.
Meet with your academic advisor to review your program plan at least once a year.
Course load
You should normally register for 20-23 credits per term.
- Full-time course load: 12 credits or more
- Part-time course load: 11 credits or less
Practical instruction and practical exams
- You must complete 3 practical exams (MUIN 252, 352 and 452) during your program. In some cases, you might take your exams at different times than what we suggest in our sample 3-year plan.
- Determine when to apply for these exams with your practical instruction teacher.
- For practical instruction registration details, visit Registration.听
Sample year 1 course plan
- You must take placement exams in jazz materials and jazz ear training before school starts. Depending on the basis of admission and the placement test results, you may be exempt from jazz music history (MUJZ 187), jazz materials (MUJZ 160 & 161), or jazz ear training (MUSP 123 & 124). To learn more about course exemption criteria, see Placement Exams.听
- If you choose not to write the placement tests, you are expected to register for the prerequisites, MUJZ 160 & 161 and MUSP 123 & 124 in the first year. You will defer registration for MUJZ 223, 224, 260 & 261 until the second year after you successfully pass the MUJZ prerequisites.
- You must be proficient in English for all courses, especially Music History. Non-anglophone students should defer MUJZ 187 until their second year and register for an English as Second Language (ESL) course in year 1. Contact the Writing Centre for information on ESL course registration.
Fall term
MUJZ 223
Jazz Improv/Musicianship 1
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Performance
- 3 hours
- Prerequisite: MUJZ 161
- Restriction: Open only to Jazz Performance Majors
- Terms
- Instructors
- Alec Walkington, Jean-Michel Pilc
(see placement exam note above)
MUJZ 260
Jazz Arranging 1
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Performance
- Prerequisite(s): MUJZ 161
- Restriction(s): Open only to Jazz Performance Majors OR with permission of instructor.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Taylor Donaldson, Benjamin Deschamps
(see placement exam note above)
MUPD 135
Music as a Profession 1
1 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Music Professional Development: Music Professional Development: An introduction to information, resources, and skills related to physical, mental, and professional well-being for the musician and scholar.
Offered by: Music Research
- Open to B.Mus. students or by permission of the instructor.
(optional course though not required)
- We recommend that you take this course even though it is聽not required. It covers useful topics such as injury prevention skills and wellness.
MUIN 250
LMus Practical Instruction 1
6 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Practical Instrument: Practical instruction in an instrument or voice.
Offered by: Performance
- Prerequisite: Admission to the L.Mus. program by audition
- Terms
- Instructors
- Mark C Simons, Dominique Labelle, Patrice Richer, Paul A Merkelo, Jocelyn Couture, Jennifer Swartz, Helene Plouffe, Eric Chappell, David Grott, Trevor Dix, Michel Lambert, Allan Robert McLean, Ranee Y Lee, Greg Clayton, Joseph Leo Sullivan, Andre J Roy, Sylvain Bergeron, Russell Devuyst, Richard Allen Roberts, Jeff Johnston, Scott O Feltham, Kenneth Bibace, Marina Mdivani, Kyoko Hashimoto, Alain Desgagne, Joanne E Kolomyjec, Andrew J Wan, Stefano Algieri, Fabrice Marandola, Lex French, Aline Kutan, Tracy Smith Bessette, Axel Strauss, Richard P Stoelzel, Violaine Melancon, Alexis Basque, Adrian Vedady, Patrick J Kearney, Elizaveta Miller
One small combo (MUEN 5xx) 1 credit
One large ensemble (MUEN 5xx): 2 credits
MUJZ 187
Jazz History Survey
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Jazz Studies: An introductory study of the principal recordings, artists and musical trends in jazz from its origins to the present day.
Offered by: Performance
Winter term
MUJZ 224
Jazz Improv/Musicianship 2
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Jazz Studies: Continuation of Jazz Improvisation/Musicianship MUJZ 223.
Offered by: Performance
- 3 hours
- Prerequisite: MUJZ 223.
- Restriction: Open only to Jazz Performance Majors
- Terms
- Instructors
- Alec Walkington, Jean-Michel Pilc
MUJZ 261
Jazz Arranging 2
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Jazz Studies: Consolidation of knowledge of basic concepts and techniques used in jazz arranging.
Offered by: Performance
- Prerequisite: MUJZ 260.
- Restriction(s): Open only to Jazz Performance Majors OR by permission of instructor.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Taylor Donaldson, Benjamin Deschamps
MUIN 251
L.Mus. Practical Instruction 2
6 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Practical Instrument: Practical instruction in an instrument or voice.
Offered by: Performance
- Terms
- Instructors
- Dominique Labelle, Elizaveta Miller
- John Mac Master, Annamaria Popescu, Mark C Simons, Dominique Labelle, Patrice Richer, Paul A Merkelo, Jocelyn Couture, Jennifer Swartz, Helene Plouffe, Eric Chappell, David Grott, Trevor Dix, Michel Lambert, Allan Robert McLean, Ranee Y Lee, Brian Robinson, Greg Clayton, Joseph Leo Sullivan, Andre J Roy, Sylvain Bergeron, Russell Devuyst, Richard Allen Roberts, Jeff Johnston, Scott O Feltham, Kenneth Bibace, Marina Mdivani, Kyoko Hashimoto, Alain Desgagne, Andrew J Wan, Stefano Algieri, Fabrice Marandola, Aline Kutan, Tracy Smith Bessette, Sallynee Amawat, Axel Strauss, Richard P Stoelzel, Violaine Melancon, Alexis Basque, Adrian Vedady, Patrick J Kearney, Elizaveta Miller
MUIN 252
L.Mus. Performance 1 Exam
4 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Practical Instrument: Assessment of student progress.
Offered by: Performance
- Note: Complete descriptions are to be found under Examinations and Goals in Practical Subjects in the Music Chapter of the University Calendar.
- Terms
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
One small combo (MUEN 5xx) 1 credit
One large ensemble (MUEN 5xx): 2 credits
Year 3 course plan
Fall term
MUJZ 440
Advanced Jazz Composition 1
2 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Jazz Studies: A continuation of MUJZ 341. This course will reaffirm the importance of the basic elements of composition with an emphasis on the compositional process and micro-listening.
Offered by: Performance
- Prerequisite: MUJZ 341
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken MUJZ 440D1/D2. Open only to Jazz Performance Majors OR by permission of the instructor.
OR
MUJZ 461D1
Advanced Jazz Arranging
2 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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 看片视频 jazz ensembles and combos.
Offered by: Performance
- 2 hours
- Prerequisite(s): MUJZ 341
- Restriction(s): Open only to Jazz Performance Majors OR permission of instructor.
- 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.
MUIN 450
LMus Practical Instruction 5
4 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Practical Instrument: Practical instruction in an instrument or voice.
Offered by: Performance
- Terms
- Instructors
- John Mac Master, Marianne Trudel, Paul A Merkelo, Jennifer Swartz, Stephane Levesque, Andre J Roy, William V Mahar, Marina Mdivani, Kyoko Hashimoto, Susan E Napper, Andrew J Wan, Stefano Algieri, Fabrice Marandola, Aline Kutan, J茅r么me Ducharme, St茅phane Lemelin, Adrian Vedady
- Andrew J Wan, Elizaveta Miller
One small combo (MUEN 5xx) 1 credit
One large ensemble (MUEN 5xx): 2 credits
Winter term
MUJZ 441
Advanced Jazz Composition 2
2 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Jazz Studies: A continuation of MUJZ 440. This course will further emphasize and facilitate the development of a personal and creative compositional style. Jazz aesthetics will be
emphasized and explored in greater depth.
Offered by: Performance
- Prerequisite: MUJZ 440
- Restricion: 1. Open only to Jazz Performance Majors OR by permission of the instructor.
- 2. Not open to students who have taken MUJZ 440D1 - MUJZ 440 D2.
OR
MUIN 451
L.Mus. Practical Instruction 6
4 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Practical Instrument: Practical instruction in an instrument or voice.
Offered by: Performance
- Terms
- Instructors
- Fabrice Marandola
- John Mac Master, Marianne Trudel, Paul A Merkelo, Jennifer Swartz, Stephane Levesque, Andre J Roy, Marina Mdivani, Kyoko Hashimoto, Susan E Napper, Stefano Algieri, Fabrice Marandola, Aline Kutan, J茅r么me Ducharme, St茅phane Lemelin, Adrian Vedady
MUIN 452
L.Mus. Performance 3 Exam
8 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Practical Instrument: Assessment of student progress.
Offered by: Performance
- Note: Complete descriptions are to be found under Examinations and Goals in Practical Subjects in the Music Chapter of the University Calendar.
- Prerequisite(s): MUIN 352
- Terms
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
* To spread these 8 credits over fall and winter: Instead of MUIN 452,
take
MUIN 452D1
L.Mus. Performance 3 Exam
4 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Practical Instrument: Assessment of student progress.
Offered by: Performance
- Terms
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
in the fall and
MUIN 452D2
L.Mus. Performance 3 Exam
4 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Practical Instrument: Assessment of student progress.
Offered by: Performance
- Terms
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
in the winter.
One small combo (MUEN 5xx) 1 credit
One large ensemble (MUEN 5xx): 2 credits