Program Overview
The Doctor of Music (DMus) in Performance Studies focuses on practice through in-depth research in areas linked to performance. The program includes a doctoral project that is completed through artistic research or research paper options. Live performance requirements are part of both options.
The program is offered in all Orchestral instruments, Conducting, Piano, Organ, Early Music instruments, Voice, Guitar, and Jazz.
A minimum of two years' residence is required beyond the M.Mus. in Performance, or its equivalent.
Faculty
Students benefit from exceptional mentoring by internationally renowned coaches and the research expertise of faculty from the Department of Music Research.
For a complete list of faculty by performance area, view our faculty profiles.
Resources & Opportunities
Students benefit from:
- Master classes;
- Cutting-edge performance, recording and research facilities;
- Opportunities to collaborate with strong composition students;
- Equipment resources of the Digital Composition Studios and CIRMMT;
- Collaboration opportunities with other artistic disciplines through , CIRMMT, and networking with European Conservatory Artistic Research group;
- The rich performance life of the Schulich School of Music and Montreal.
Awards
Students in this program have won Schulich Graduate Excellence fellowships, SSHRC, Fulbright, DAAD, FRQSC, Canada Council fellowships; they have also won Golden Violin, recording and other national and international performance competitions.
Careers
Graduates pursue teaching and performing careers in a wide variety of contexts, and have won major national and international competitions.
