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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:

• MUIN 250 L.Mus. Practical Instruction 1 (6 credits)

  Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

  Overview

  Practical Instrument : Practical instruction in an instrument or voice.

  Terms: Fall 2024

  Instructors: Algieri, Stefano; Hashimoto, Kyoko; Mdivani, Marina; Roy, Andre J; Sullivan, Joseph Leo; Strauss, Axel; Labelle, Dominique; Devuyst, Russell; Kolomyjec, Joanne; Roberts, Richard Allen; Marandola, Fabrice; Stoelzel, Richard; Bergeron, Sylvain; Chappell, Eric; Clayton, Greg; Couture, Jocelyn; Desgagne, Alain; Dix, Trevor; Johnston, Jeff; Lambert, Michel; Lee, Ranee Y; Merkelo, Paul A; Plouffe, Helene; Swartz, Jennifer; Kutan, Aline; Grott, David; McLean, Allan Robert; Simons, Mark; Feltham, Scott O; Richer, Patrice; Basque, Alexis; Vedady, Adrian; Bibace, Kenneth; Wan, Andrew; Smith Bessette, Tracy; French, Lex; Kearney, Patrick; Miller, Elizaveta; Melancon, Violaine (Fall)

  • Prerequisite: Admission to the L.Mus. program by audition

• MUIN 251 L.Mus. Practical Instruction 2 (6 credits)

  Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

  Overview

  Practical Instrument : Practical instruction in an instrument or voice.

  Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

  Instructors: Labelle, Dominique; Miller, Elizaveta (Fall) Algieri, Stefano; Hashimoto, Kyoko; Mdivani, Marina; Roy, Andre J; Sullivan, Joseph Leo; Strauss, Axel; Labelle, Dominique; Devuyst, Russell; Roberts, Richard Allen; Robinson, Brian; Marandola, Fabrice; Stoelzel, Richard; Mac Master, John; Bergeron, Sylvain; Chappell, Eric; Clayton, Greg; Couture, Jocelyn; Desgagne, Alain; Dix, Trevor; Johnston, Jeff; Lambert, Michel; Lee, Ranee Y; Merkelo, Paul A; Plouffe, Helene; Swartz, Jennifer; Kutan, Aline; Grott, David; McLean, Allan Robert; Popescu, Annamaria; Simons, Mark; Feltham, Scott O; Richer, Patrice; Basque, Alexis; Vedady, Adrian; Bibace, Kenneth; Wan, Andrew; Smith Bessette, Tracy; Amawat, Sallynee; Kearney, Patrick; Miller, Elizaveta; Melancon, Violaine (Winter)

  • Prerequisite: MUIN 250

• MUIN 252 L.Mus. Performance 1 Examination (4 credits)

  Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

  Overview

  Practical Instrument : Assessment of student progress.

  Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

  Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.

  • Note: Complete descriptions are to be found under Examinations and Goals in Practical Subjects in the Music Chapter of the University Calendar.

• MUIN 350 L.Mus. Practical Instruction 3 (6 credits)

  Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

  Overview

  Practical Instrument : Practical instruction in an instrument or voice.

  Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

  Instructors: Algieri, Stefano; Dean, Kevin; Mdivani, Marina; Roy, Andre J; Strauss, Axel; Lemelin, Stéphane; Labelle, Dominique; Devuyst, Russell; Kolomyjec, Joanne; Roberts, Richard Allen; Robinson, Brian; Marandola, Fabrice; Pilc, Jean-Michel; Mac Master, John; Chappell, Eric; Couture, Jocelyn; Desgagne, Alain; Johnston, Jeff; McCann, Christopher; Merkelo, Paul A; Napper, Susan; Plouffe, Helene; Swartz, Jennifer; Kutan, Aline; Popescu, Annamaria; Jimenez, Carlos Alberto; Ducharme, Jérôme; Basque, Alexis; LeBlanc, Rémi-Jean; Brault, Olivier; Bibace, Kenneth; Wan, Andrew; Smith Bessette, Tracy; Cowan, Steven (Fall) Miller, Elizaveta (Winter)

  • Prerequisite: MUIN 251

• MUIN 351 L.Mus. Practical Instruction 4 (6 credits)

  Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

  Overview

  Practical Instrument : Practical instruction in an instrument or voice.

  Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

  Instructors: Vedady, Adrian; Miller, Elizaveta (Fall) Algieri, Stefano; Dean, Kevin; Mdivani, Marina; Roy, Andre J; Strauss, Axel; Lemelin, Stéphane; Moye, Felicia; Labelle, Dominique; Devuyst, Russell; Kolomyjec, Joanne; Roberts, Richard Allen; Robinson, Brian; Marandola, Fabrice; Pilc, Jean-Michel; Mac Master, John; Chappell, Eric; Desgagne, Alain; Johnston, Jeff; Merkelo, Paul A; Napper, Susan; Plouffe, Helene; Swartz, Jennifer; Kutan, Aline; Popescu, Annamaria; Jimenez, Carlos Alberto; Ducharme, Jérôme; Bourget, Daniele; Basque, Alexis; Brault, Olivier; Wan, Andrew; Smith Bessette, Tracy (Winter)

  • Prerequisite: MUIN 350

• MUIN 352 L.Mus. Performance 2 Examination (4 credits)

  Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

  Overview

  Practical Instrument : Assessment of student progress.

  Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

  Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.

  • 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 252

• MUIN 450 L.Mus. Practical Instruction 5 (4 credits)

  Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

  Overview

  Practical Instrument : Practical instruction in an instrument or voice.

  Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

  Instructors: Hashimoto, Kyoko; Mdivani, Marina; Roy, Andre J; Levesque, Stephane; Marandola, Fabrice; Mac Master, John; Merkelo, Paul A; Swartz, Jennifer; Kutan, Aline; Ducharme, Jérôme; Vedady, Adrian; Wan, Andrew; Trudel, Marianne; Algieri, Stefano; Mahar, William; Napper, Susan; Lemelin, Stéphane (Fall) Wan, Andrew; Miller, Elizaveta (Winter)

  • Prerequisite: MUIN 351

• MUIN 451 L.Mus. Practical Instruction 6 (4 credits)

  Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

  Overview

  Practical Instrument : Practical instruction in an instrument or voice.

  Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

  Instructors: Marandola, Fabrice (Fall) Hashimoto, Kyoko; Mdivani, Marina; Roy, Andre J; Levesque, Stephane; Marandola, Fabrice; Mac Master, John; Merkelo, Paul A; Swartz, Jennifer; Kutan, Aline; Ducharme, Jérôme; Vedady, Adrian; Trudel, Marianne; Algieri, Stefano; Napper, Susan; Lemelin, Stéphane (Winter)

  • Prerequisite: MUIN 450

• MUIN 452 L.Mus. Performance 3 Examination (8 credits)

  Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

  Overview

  Practical Instrument : Assessment of student progress.

  Terms: Winter 2025, Fall 2024

  Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.

  • 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

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:

• MUEN 563 Jazz Vocal Workshop (2 credits)

  Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

  Overview

  Ensemble : Vocal workshop for jazz musicians.

  Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

  Instructors: Novak, Bohdanna (Fall) Novak, Bohdanna (Winter)

• MUEN 572 Cappella Antica (2 credits)

  Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

  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 2024, Winter 2025

  Instructors: Nadler, Rona (Fall) Nadler, Rona (Winter)

  • 4 hours

  • Prerequisite: Audition.

• MUEN 573 Baroque Orchestra (2 credits)

  Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

  Overview

  Ensemble : Open to singers and instrumentalists, this ensemble specializes in chamber music primarily of the Baroque era.

  Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

  Instructors: Bandy, Dorian (Fall) Bandy, Dorian (Winter)

  • 4 hours

  • Prerequisites: Audition

• MUEN 587 Cappella ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ (2 credits)

  Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

  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 2024-2025 academic year.

  Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.

  • 4 hours

  • Prerequisite: Audition.

  • Note: May be taken instead of Choral Ensemble.

• MUEN 590 ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Wind Orchestra (2 credits)

  Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

  Overview

  Ensemble : Large ensemble for wind instruments.

  Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

  Instructors: Gaudry, Danielle (Fall) Gaudry, Danielle (Winter)

  • 4-6 hours

  • Prerequisite: Audition

• MUEN 592 Chamber Jazz Ensemble (2 credits)

  Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

  Overview

  Ensemble : This ensemble will deal with the extensive repertoire of music which exists for small jazz orchestra (9-13 instruments).

  Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

  Instructors: Lindhorst, Jonathan (Fall)

  • Restriction: Open to Jazz Performance students only.

• MUEN 593 Choral Ensembles (2 credits)

  Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

  Overview

  Ensemble : Students enrolling in Choral Ensembles will be assigned to one of the above groups.

  Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

  Instructors: Vallée, Jean-Sébastien; Boutda, Matthew; Chan, Jeffrey; Pisney, Kody (Fall) Vallée, Jean-Sébastien; Boutda, Matthew; Chan, Jeffrey; Pisney, Kody (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.

• MUEN 594 Contemporary Music Ensemble (2 credits)

  Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

  Overview

  Ensemble : Ensemble for contemporary music - instruments and voice.

  Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

  Instructors: Léonard, Mélanie (Fall) Léonard, Mélanie (Winter)

  • 4 hours

  • Prerequisite: Audition.

• MUEN 595 Jazz Ensembles (2 credits)

  Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

  Overview

  Ensemble : Ensemble for jazz - instruments and voice.

  Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

  Instructors: Côté, Philippe; Mahar, William; Jimenez, Carlos Alberto; Trudel, Marianne (Fall) Trudel, Marianne; Côté, Philippe; Mahar, William; Jimenez, Carlos Alberto (Winter)

  • 3-4 hours

  • Prerequisite: Audition.

• MUEN 597 ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Symphony Orchestra (2 credits)

  Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

  Overview

  Ensemble : Ensemble for orchestral instruments.

  Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

  Instructors: Hauser, Rudolf-Alexius (Fall) Hauser, Rudolf-Alexius (Winter)

  • 6 - 7 hours

  • Prerequisite: Audition.

4 credits, select MUEN 570 (1 x 4 semesters) and 2 credits (1 credit x 2 semesters), select either MUEN 570 (1 credit) or MUEN 574 (1 credit).

• MUEN 570 Jazz Combo (1 credit)

  Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

  Overview

  Ensemble : A Jazz Improvisation Ensemble of approximately 4 to 9 players.

  Terms: Fall 2024

  Instructors: Vedady, Adrian; Gossage, David Mark; Johnston, Jeff; Lozano, Francisco J; Mahar, William; Walkington, Alec; Doxas, Dimitrios; Hollins, Fraser; Jimenez, Carlos Alberto; Hove, Erik Anthony; Suh, Min Jung; Novak, Bohdanna; Simoes, Rodrigo; Green, Darrell; Pilc, Jean-Michel (Fall)

  • 1 hour

  • Prerequisite: Audition.

• MUEN 574 Afro-Cuban/Brazilian Jazz Combo (1 credit)

  Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

  Overview

  Ensemble : This course covers Afro-Cuban and Brazilian folk music and the jazz-related music that has come directly from it. Much of the work is based on the rhythmic patterns and grooves from these countries.

  Terms: Fall 2024

  Instructors: Catalao, Joao; Simoes, Rodrigo (Fall)

  • Prerequisite: Audition

  • Restriction: Available to students in B.Mus. Major Performance Jazz, L.Mus. Major Performance Jazz, M.Mus. Jazz Performance and Graduate Diploma in Performance only

  • Can be taken for a maximum of two semesters.

Required Courses (30 credits)

30 credits selected as follows:

12 credits of Theory
12 credits of Improvisation/Musicianship
6 credits of History

Theory

• MUJZ 260 Jazz Arranging 1 (3 credits)

  Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

  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 2024

  Instructors: Deschamps, Benjamin; Donaldson, Taylor (Fall)

  • Prerequisite(s): MUJZ 161

  • Restriction(s): Open only to Jazz Performance Majors OR with permission of instructor.

• MUJZ 261 Jazz Arranging 2 (3 credits)

  Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

  Overview

  Jazz Studies : Consolidation of knowledge of basic concepts and techniques used in jazz arranging.

  Terms: Winter 2025

  Instructors: Deschamps, Benjamin; Donaldson, Taylor (Winter)

  • Prerequisite: MUJZ 260.

  • Restriction(s): Open only to Jazz Performance Majors OR by permission of instructor.

• MUJZ 340 Jazz Composition 1 (3 credits)

  Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

  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 2024

  Instructors: Dean, Kevin; French, Lex; Johnston, Jeff (Fall)

  • Prerequisite(s): MUJZ 261

  • Restriction(s): Open only to Jazz Performance Majors OR by permission of instructor.

• MUJZ 341 Jazz Composition 2 (3 credits)

  Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

  Overview

  Jazz Studies : A continuation of development of a personal and creative jazz compositional style.

  Terms: Winter 2025

  Instructors: Dean, Kevin; Thurman-Green, Camille (Winter)

  • Prerequisite(s): MUJZ 340.

  • Restriction(s): Open only to Jazz Performance Majors OR by permission of instructor.

Improvisation/Musicianship

• MUJZ 223 Jazz Improvisation/Musicianship 1 (3 credits)

  Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

  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 2024

  Instructors: Pilc, Jean-Michel; Walkington, Alec (Fall)

  • 3 hours

  • Prerequisite: MUJZ 161

  • Restriction: Open only to Jazz Performance Majors

• MUJZ 224 Jazz Improvisation/Musicianship 2 (3 credits)

  Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

  Overview

  Jazz Studies : Continuation of Jazz Improvisation/Musicianship MUJZ 223.

  Terms: Winter 2025

  Instructors: Pilc, Jean-Michel; Walkington, Alec (Winter)

  • 3 hours

  • Prerequisite: MUJZ 223.

  • Restriction: Open only to Jazz Performance Majors

• MUJZ 423 Jazz Improvisation/Musicianship 3 (3 credits)

  Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

  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 2024

  Instructors: Bolduc, Remi; Coleman, Ira (Fall)

  • 3 hours

  • Prerequisite: MUJZ 224.

  • Restriction: Open only to Jazz Performance Majors

• MUJZ 424 Jazz Improvisation/Musicianship 4 (3 credits)

  Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

  Overview

  Jazz Studies : Continuation of Jazz Improvisation/Musicianship MUJZ 423.

  Terms: Winter 2025

  Instructors: Bolduc, Remi; Coleman, Ira (Winter)

  • 3 hours

  • Prerequisite: MUJZ 423.

  • Restriction: Open only to Jazz Performance Majors

History

• MUJZ 187 Jazz History Survey (3 credits)

  Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

  Overview

  Jazz Studies : An introductory study of the principal recordings, artists and musical trends in jazz from its origins to the present day.

  Terms: Fall 2024

  Instructors: Walkington, Alec (Fall)

  • 3 hours

• MUJZ 493 Jazz Performance Practice (3 credits)

  Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

  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: Winter 2025

  Instructors: Dean, Kevin (Winter)

  • 3 hours

  • Prerequisites: MUJZ 187, MUJZ 224.

  • Restriction: Open only to Jazz Performance Majors

Complementary Courses

4 credits from the following:

Note: Students select EITHER MUJZ 440 and MUJZ 441 OR MUJZ 461D1 and MUJZ 461D2.

• MUJZ 440 Advanced Jazz Composition 1 (2 credits)

  Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

  Overview

  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.

  Terms: Fall 2024

  Instructors: Dean, Kevin (Fall)

  • 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.

• MUJZ 441 Advanced Jazz Composition 2 (2 credits)

  Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

  Overview

  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.

  Terms: Winter 2025

  Instructors: Hollenbeck, John (Winter)

  • 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.

• MUJZ 461D1 Advanced Jazz Arranging (2 credits)

  Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

  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 ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ jazz ensembles and combos.

  Terms: Fall 2024

  Instructors: Sullivan, Joseph Leo (Fall)

  • 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.

• MUJZ 461D2 Advanced Jazz Arranging (2 credits)

  Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)

  Overview

  Jazz Studies : See MUJZ 461D1 for course description.

  Terms: Winter 2025

  Instructors: Sullivan, Joseph Leo (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