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Program Requirements
Voice, Baroque Flute, Recorder, Baroque Oboe, Baroque Bassoon, Baroque Violin, Baroque Viola, Baroque Cello, Early Music Clarinet, Viola da Gamba, Organ, Harpsichord, Lute, Early Brass, FortepianoThesis Performance (27 credits)
18 credits:
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MUGS 605 Graduate Performance Colloquium
Overview
Graduate Faculty Music Courses : Participation in three professional development workshops or research colloquium approved by the department on topics such as performance pedagogy, academic teaching, music production, copyright, business, grantsmanship, etc. Students participate in each semester of residency until requirements have been met.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2011-2012 academic year.
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MUIN 620 Performance Tutorial 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Practical Instrument : Individual instrumental, vocal, conducting, collaborative piano or operatic tutorial. Technical and interpretive development, preparation of thesis performance projects.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Mdivani, Marina; Guimond, Claire; Bergeron, Sylvain; Huang, Yai-Yun; Marandola, Fabrice; Hashimoto, Kyoko; Poletaev, Ilya; Forget, Normand; Christie, Carolyn; Levesque, Stephane; Zirbel, John; Crow, Jonathan; Roy, Andre J; Yazdanfar, Ali; Algieri, Stefano; Kolomyjec, Joanne; Popescu, Maria; Boudreault-Sevadjian, Therese; Sylvan, Sanford; Eriksson, Erik; Hauser, Rudolf-Alexius; Aldrich, Simon; Haimovitz, Matt; Dunn, Andrew; Merkelo, Paul A; McMahon, Michael; Kutan, Aline; Kestenberg, Abe (Fall)
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken MUPG 620
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MUIN 621 Performance Tutorial 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Practical Instrument : Additional individual instrumental, vocal, conducting, collaborative piano or operatic tutorial according to area of performing specialization.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Mdivani, Marina; Guimond, Claire; Bergeron, Sylvain; Huang, Yai-Yun; Marandola, Fabrice; Hashimoto, Kyoko; Poletaev, Ilya; Forget, Normand; Christie, Carolyn; Levesque, Stephane; Zirbel, John; Crow, Jonathan; Roy, Andre J; Yazdanfar, Ali; Algieri, Stefano; Kolomyjec, Joanne; Popescu, Maria; Boudreault-Sevadjian, Therese; Sylvan, Sanford; Eriksson, Erik; Hauser, Rudolf-Alexius; Aldrich, Simon; Haimovitz, Matt; Dunn, Andrew; Merkelo, Paul A; McMahon, Michael; Kutan, Aline; Kestenberg, Abe (Winter)
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken MUPG 621
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MUIN 622 Performance Tutorial 3 (3 credits)
Overview
Practical Instrument : Individual tutorial according to area of performing specialization. Interpretative preparation of thesis performance projects and development of individual artistic vision.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2011-2012 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2011-2012 academic year.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken MUPG 622
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MUPG 600 Recital Project 1 (9 credits) *
Overview
Performance : Solo recital, collaborative piano recital, conducting recital or principal Opera Role (by audition) with program notes.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012, Summer 2012
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2011-2012 academic year.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken MUPG 660, MUPG 660D1/D2 or MUPG 665D1/D2
- Solo recital (60-70 minutes), collaborative piano recital (60-70 minutes), conducting recital (30-40 minutes) or Principal Opera Role as defined by the American Guild of Musical Artists' website (), Lead, Schedule C
* Solo Recital only
9 credits from:
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MUPG 601 Recital Project 2 (9 credits)
Overview
Performance : Solo recital, collaborative piano recital, conducting recital or principal opera role (by audition) with program notes. May include chamber music providing none of the repertoire was prepared in a chamber ensemble taken for credit.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012, Summer 2012
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2011-2012 academic year.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken MUPG 667, MUPG 667D1/D2, MUPG 657 or MUPG 657D1/D2
- Solo recital (60-70 minutes), collaborative piano recital (60-70 minutes), conducting recital (30-40 minutes) or principal opera role (by audition) as defined by the American Guild of Musical Artists' website (), Lead, Schedule C
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MUPG 602 Recital Project 3 (6 credits)
Overview
Performance : Recital, conducting recital or featured opera role (by audition) with program notes.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2011-2012 academic year.
- Recital (30-40 minutes), conducting recital (20-30 minutes) or featured opera role (by audition) as defined by the American Guild of Musical Artists' website (), Featured, Schedule C
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MUPG 603 Recital Project 4 (3 credits)
Overview
Performance : Concerto performance with orchestra (for the concerto competition or other competition in Montreal) or supporting opera role (by audition) with program notes.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2011-2012 academic year.
- Supporting Opera Role as defined by the American Musical Artists' website (), Supporting, Schedule C
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MUPG 604 Chamber Music Recital (6 credits)
Overview
Performance : Chamber Music Recital with program notes. Repertoire may not include works performed in MUEN courses. Various instrumentations permitted as long as student performs in all works.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2011-2012 academic year.
- Chamber Music Recital (60-70 minutes). If single ensemble, recital may be taken for credit by all participating students, by approval of department.
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MUPG 605 Recording Project (3 credits)
Overview
Performance : Recording project with liner notes.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012, Summer 2012
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2011-2012 academic year.
- Limited enrolment; admissions by proposal only and with approval of the Department; additional fees apply.
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MUPG 606 Interdisciplinary Project 1 (3 credits) **
Overview
Performance : Research-creation involving collaboration between different disciplines resulting in a new work, interpretation or contribution to knowledge presented in public (i.e., performer-composer commission; performer and actor/dancer collaboration, subject in CIRMMT research study, etc) with program notes as relevant.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2011-2012 academic year.
- Performer-composer composition of 5-10 minutes. By proposal only and with approval of the Department.
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MUPG 607 Interdisciplinary Project 2 (6 credits) **
Overview
Performance : Research-creation involving collaboration between different disciplines resulting in a new work, interpretation or contribution to knowledge presented in public (i.e., performer-composer commission); performance and actor/dancer collaboration, participant as co-researcher in CIRMMT study including participation in analysis of data, etc.) with program notes as relevant.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2011-2012 academic year.
- Performer-composer commission of 10-20 minutes. By proposal only and approval of the Department.
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MUPG 614 Quick Study (3 credits) *
Overview
Performance : Preparation and performance of short program of vocal, operatic, or collaborative piano repertoire in a limited three week time frame.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2011-2012 academic year.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken MUPG 663 or MUPG 663D1/D2 or MUPG 655 or MUPG 656 or MUPG 656D1/D2
- 20-25 minutes of repertoire
* Voice Only
** Students may take either MUPG 606 or MUGP 607
Complementary Seminars (9 credits)
3 credits from the following:
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MUPG 590 Vocal Styles and Conventions (3 credits) *
Overview
Performance : Emphasis on vocal performance practices through practical application: text, language, inflection, pronunciation and interpretation considered with individuality of each student's voice and technical development. After examining historical treatises, students will discuss and present musical selections utilizing modern performance standards yet remaining true to stylistic demands of each period.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Schmithusen, Ingrid (Winter)
3 hours
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken MUPG 690.
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MUPP 690 Performance Practice Seminar 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Performance Practice
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Marandola, Fabrice (Fall)
3 hours
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MUPP 691 Performance Practice Seminar 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Performance Practice
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Kok, Roe-Min (Winter)
3 hours
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MUPP 692 Performance Practice Seminar 3 (3 credits)
Overview
Performance Practice
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Brackett, David (Winter)
3 hours
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MUPP 693 Performance Practice Seminar 4 (3 credits)
Overview
Performance Practice
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012
Instructors: Wapnick, Joel (Fall) Cossette, Isabelle (Winter)
3 hours
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MUPP 694 Performance Practice Seminar 5 (3 credits)
Overview
Performance Practice
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Chiasson, Rachelle A M (Fall)
3 hours
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MUPP 695 Performance Practice Seminar 6 (3 credits)
Overview
Performance Practice
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012
Instructors: Mativetsky, Shawn Eliot (Fall) Huang, Yai-Yun (Winter)
3 hours
One approved graduate 3-credit seminar with the prefix MUCO, MUGS, MUGT, MUHL, MUMT, MUPP, or MUTH.
3 credits from the following:
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MUHL 591D1 Paleography (1.5 credits)
Overview
Music History and Literature : The theory and practice of musical transcription for the period 1100 to 1600. Black modal notation, Franconian notation, French and Italian Ars Nova notation, Mannerism, white mensural notation, proportions, and lute and keyboard tablatures will be studied.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Cumming, Julie Emelyn (Fall)
1 hour
Prerequisites: MUHL 184 and MUHL 185 and MUTH 211 OR MUCO 240D1/D2 and MUSP 231 OR MUHL 286 and MUTH 250 and MUSP 241
Restriction: U3 honours students in History
Normally alternates with MUHL 529
Students must register for both MUHL 591D1 and MUHL 591D2
No credit will be given for this course unless both MUHL 591D1 and MUHL 591D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
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MUHL 591D2 Paleography (1.5 credits)
Overview
Music History and Literature : See MUHL 591D1 for course description.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Cumming, Julie Emelyn (Winter)
Prerequisite: MUHL 591D1
No credit will be given for this course unless both MUHL 591D1 and MUHL 591D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
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MUPG 590 Vocal Styles and Conventions (3 credits) *
Overview
Performance : Emphasis on vocal performance practices through practical application: text, language, inflection, pronunciation and interpretation considered with individuality of each student's voice and technical development. After examining historical treatises, students will discuss and present musical selections utilizing modern performance standards yet remaining true to stylistic demands of each period.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Schmithusen, Ingrid (Winter)
3 hours
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken MUPG 690.
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MUPG 672D1 Liturgical Improvisation (1.5 credits) **
Overview
Performance : The study and practice of cantus firmus-based improvisation according to selected stylistic models so as to provide diversity of techniques, styles and tonalities. Free improvisation is studied in conjunction with C.F. improvisation. Modulation is taught in both C.F.-based and free improvisation; emphasis being placed on clarity and liturgical appropriateness.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Porter, William (Fall)
1 1/2 hours
Students must register for both MUPG 672D1 and MUPG 672D2
No credit will be given for this course unless both MUPG 672D1 and MUPG 672D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
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MUPG 672D2 Liturgical Improvisation (1.5 credits) **
Overview
Performance : See MUPG 672D1 for course description.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Porter, William (Winter)
Prerequisite: MUPG 672D1
No credit will be given for this course unless both MUPG 672D1 and MUPG 672D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
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MUPG 691 Vocal Ornamentation (3 credits)
Overview
Performance : Introduction to the major treatises with emphasis on their practical application to modern performance. Through the study and discussion of both primary and secondary sources, students will observe and compare national styles. Special topics include the conventions of recitative; text-driven embellishment; ornamentation in Handel's dramatic works.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Kinslow, Valerie (Fall)
3 hours
Restriction: Open to singers, keyboardists, and conductors or with permission of the instructor
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MUTH 602 Keyboard Modal Counterpoint (3 credits)
Overview
Music Theory and Analysis : Advanced study of polyphonic techniques of the renaissance period through written exercises, in-depth written case study, and improvised practice at the keyboard.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Schubert, Peter N (Winter)
Prerequisite: MUTH 202 or equivalent
Restrictions: Open to graduate keyboardists in early music and organ or permission of the instructor. This course may count only as the additional seminar and not as the approved graduate seminar with the prefix MUCO, MUGS, MUGT, MUHL, MUMT, MUPP, MUTH.
* If not already taken
** Organ only
or one graduate 3-credit seminar approved by the Department.
Complementary Performance (9 credits)
Instruments:
3 terms of:
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MUEN 580 Early Music Ensemble (1 credit)
Overview
Ensemble : An ensemble of 4-6 vocalists and instrumentalists which performs music of the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque periods.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012
Instructors: Bergeron, Sylvain; Maute, Matthias; MacMillan, Elizabeth H; Kinslow, Valerie; Michaud, Natalie; Plouffe, Helene (Fall) Kinslow, Valerie; Beghin, Tom; Bergeron, Sylvain; Michaud, Natalie; Plouffe, Helene; Maute, Matthias; MacMillan, Elizabeth H (Winter)
Prerequisite: Audition. Prerequisite or corequisite for keyboard players: MUPG 272.
6 credits from (may be taken more than once):
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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 2011, Winter 2012
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 2011, Winter 2012
Instructors: Knox, Hank (Fall) Knox, Hank (Winter)
OR
Voice:
2 credits of:
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MUEN 580 Early Music Ensemble (1 credit)
Overview
Ensemble : An ensemble of 4-6 vocalists and instrumentalists which performs music of the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque periods.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012
Instructors: Bergeron, Sylvain; Maute, Matthias; MacMillan, Elizabeth H; Kinslow, Valerie; Michaud, Natalie; Plouffe, Helene (Fall) Kinslow, Valerie; Beghin, Tom; Bergeron, Sylvain; Michaud, Natalie; Plouffe, Helene; Maute, Matthias; MacMillan, Elizabeth H (Winter)
Prerequisite: Audition. Prerequisite or corequisite for keyboard players: MUPG 272.
3 credits:
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MUIN 610 Vocal Coaching 1 (1 credit)
Overview
Practical Instrument : Individual coaching sessions on advanced vocal repertoire with emphasis on musical and linguistic nuance.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: McMahon, Michael; Hansen, Patrick; Gonthier, Esther (Fall)
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken MUIN 600
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MUIN 611 Vocal Coaching 2 (1 credit)
Overview
Practical Instrument : Continuation of Vocal Coaching I with emphasis on musical and linguistic nuance.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: McMahon, Michael; Hansen, Patrick; Gonthier, Esther (Winter)
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken MUIN 601
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MUIN 612 Vocal Coaching 3 (1 credit)
Overview
Practical Instrument : Coaching sessions on advanced vocal repertoire with emphasis on musical nuance and the expression of an individual artistic voice.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2011-2012 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2011-2012 academic year.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken MUIN 602
4 credits from (may be taken more than once):
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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 2011, Winter 2012
Instructors: Kinslow, Valerie (Fall) Kinslow, Valerie (Winter)
4 hours
Prerequisite: Audition.
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MUEN 579 Song Interpretation 2 (1 credit)
Overview
Ensemble : .
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012
Instructors: McMahon, Michael (Fall) McMahon, Michael (Winter)
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MUEN 580 Early Music Ensemble (1 credit)
Overview
Ensemble : An ensemble of 4-6 vocalists and instrumentalists which performs music of the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque periods.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012
Instructors: Bergeron, Sylvain; Maute, Matthias; MacMillan, Elizabeth H; Kinslow, Valerie; Michaud, Natalie; Plouffe, Helene (Fall) Kinslow, Valerie; Beghin, Tom; Bergeron, Sylvain; Michaud, Natalie; Plouffe, Helene; Maute, Matthias; MacMillan, Elizabeth H (Winter)
Prerequisite: Audition. Prerequisite or corequisite for keyboard players: MUPG 272.
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MUEN 696 Opera Theatre (2 credits)
Overview
Ensemble : Individual coaching in acting, movement and role preparation; possibility for roles in Opera 91ÉçÇø productions (by audition).
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012
Instructors: Hansen, Patrick; Racine, Francois (Fall) Hansen, Patrick (Winter)
3 - 6 hours
Prerequisite: open to all Graduate Performance and Artist Diploma students who have completed MUEN 496 or its equivalent.
Schulich School of Music—2011-2012 (last updated Aug. 17, 2011) (disclaimer)