Program Requirements
The Bachelor of Music; Major in Performance Jazz provides comprehensive training for jazz musicians. The curriculum includes jazz theory and harmony, keyboard, history, performance practice, improvisation, composition, and arranging. Throughout the program, students receive individual instruction and participate in jazz orchestras, ensembles, and combos.
Special Requirements:
1. Students majoring in Jazz Performance must achieve a minimum grade of B- in all Jazz courses and Practical Instruction/Exams, including Jazz Combo and Ensembles.
2. Students are permitted to study with the same teacher for the assigned practical instruction for a maximum of two consecutive years.
Program Prerequisites - Freshman Program (34 credits)
34 credits selected as described below, in consultation with the Program Adviser:
22 credits of Prerequisite Courses
2 credits of MUEN 570 Jazz Combo
4 credits of Large Ensemble
6 credits of Non-Music Electives
Prerequisite Courses
22 credits, all of the courses below:
Note: Students who can demonstrate through auditions, placement tests, or equivalencies that they have mastered the material in any of the courses listed below, will be exempt from them and may proceed to more advanced courses.
Incoming jazz guitarists and pianists are automatically exempt from MUJZ 170 and MUJZ 171.
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MUIN 180 BMus Practical Lessons 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Practical Instrument : Practical instruction on an instrument or voice.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Algieri, Stefano; Dean, Kevin; Haimovitz, Matt; Hashimoto, Kyoko; Laimon, Sara; Mdivani, Marina; Roy, Andre J; Sullivan, Joseph Leo; White, Andre; Poletaev, Ilya; Demers, Isabelle; Strauss, Axel; Leclair, Jacqueline; Lemelin, St茅phane; Labelle, Dominique; Baskin, Theodore; Box, James; Devuyst, Russell; Dolin, Elizabeth; Gaudreault, Jean; Levesque, Stephane; McMahon, Michael; Roberts, Richard Allen; Robinson, Brian; Marandola, Fabrice; Hollenbeck, John; Pilc, Jean-Michel; Stoelzel, Richard; Mac Master, John; Trevino, Matthew; Thurman-Green, Camille; Aldrich, Simon; Amirault, Greg G; Bolduc, Remi; Chappell, Eric; Clayton, Greg; Couture, Jocelyn; Derome, Denys; Desgagne, Alain; Dix, Trevor; Dumouchel, Michael; Dyachkov, Yegor; Freeman, Peter; Gauthier, Michael; Gavrilova, Julia; Gossage, David Mark; Johnson, Alexander David; Johnston, Jeff; Laing, David; Lambert, Michel; Lee, Ranee Y; Lozano, Francisco J; MacMillan, Elizabeth; Mahar, William; Mangrum, Martin D; Manker, Brian; Merkelo, Paul A; Plouffe, Helene; Shuter, Cindy; Swartz, Jennifer; Walkington, Alec; Zuk, Luba; Rager, Joshua; Doxas, Dimitrios; Kennedy, Donny; Beausejour, Luc; Turner, Dave; Kutan, Aline; Hollins, Fraser; Grott, David; McLean, Allan Robert; Popescu, Annamaria; Jimenez, Carlos Alberto; Ducharme, J茅r么me; Beaudry, Pierre; Mallette, Marcelle; Trottier, Jean-Nicolas; Feltham, Scott O; Burmeister, Anja; Tremblay, Sophie; Howle, Mark Austin; Read, Alexander; Hove, Erik Anthony; Dahlen, Sienna; Leclair, Marie-Chantal; Normand, Jean-Francois; Basque, Alexis; Barry, Suren; Cote, Nadia; Turner, Catherine; LeBlanc, R茅mi-Jean; Ferguson, Mark; Vedady, Adrian; Melancon, Violaine; Brouwer, Albert G; Fournelle-Blain, Victor; Watson, Nathaniel; Polegato, Brett; Jensen, Christine; Suh, Min Jung; Bibace, Kenneth; Lambert, Fr茅d茅ric; Dobby, Timothy; Yazdanfar, Ali; Karlicek, Martin; Yatsyuk, Sofia; Wan, Andrew; Harboyan, Patil; Smith Bessette, Tracy; Wang, Tong; Prag, Itamar; Peletsis, Anna; Dardykina, Tatiana; Hillis, Amy; Novak, Bohdanna; Cowan, Steven; Ko, Dane; Thibeault, Marina; Alvarez, Christophe; Trudel, Marianne; G'froerer, Joanna; French, Lex; Hendrickson, Anna; Dunn, Jarred; Kearney, Patrick; Miyagaki, Mai; Coleman, Ira; Green, Darrell; James, Chris; Donaldson, Taylor; Richer, Patrice; Petersen, Anna; Stewart, David; Cosbey, Catherine; Brault, Olivier; Schabas, Sara; Morasse, Genevi猫ve (Fall)
3 hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the B.Mus. program by audition.
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MUIN 181 BMus Practical Lessons 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Practical Instrument : Practical examination in clarinet techniques.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: Mdivani, Marina; Roy, Andre J; Lemelin, St茅phane; Christie, Carolyn; Dolin, Elizabeth; Pilc, Jean-Michel; Mac Master, John; Couture, Jocelyn; Gavrilova, Julia; Mangrum, Martin D; Popescu, Annamaria; Wan, Andrew; Smith Bessette, Tracy; Hashimoto, Kyoko (Fall) Algieri, Stefano; Dean, Kevin; Haimovitz, Matt; Hashimoto, Kyoko; Laimon, Sara; Mdivani, Marina; Roy, Andre J; Sullivan, Joseph Leo; White, Andre; Poletaev, Ilya; Demers, Isabelle; Strauss, Axel; Leclair, Jacqueline; Lemelin, St茅phane; Moye, Felicia; Labelle, Dominique; Baskin, Theodore; Box, James; Devuyst, Russell; Dolin, Elizabeth; Gaudreault, Jean; Levesque, Stephane; McMahon, Michael; Roberts, Richard Allen; Robinson, Brian; Marandola, Fabrice; Pilc, Jean-Michel; Stoelzel, Richard; Mac Master, John; Trevino, Matthew; Thurman-Green, Camille; Aldrich, Simon; Amirault, Greg G; Bolduc, Remi; Chappell, Eric; Clayton, Greg; Couture, Jocelyn; Derome, Denys; Desgagne, Alain; Di Lauro, Ronald; Dix, Trevor; Dumouchel, Michael; Dyachkov, Yegor; Freeman, Peter; Gauthier, Michael; Gavrilova, Julia; Gossage, David Mark; Johnson, Alexander David; Johnston, Jeff; Laing, David; Lee, Ranee Y; Lozano, Francisco J; MacMillan, Elizabeth; Mahar, William; Mangrum, Martin D; Manker, Brian; Merkelo, Paul A; Plouffe, Helene; Shuter, Cindy; Swartz, Jennifer; Walkington, Alec; Zuk, Luba; Rager, Joshua; Doxas, Dimitrios; Kennedy, Donny; Beausejour, Luc; Turner, Dave; Kutan, Aline; Hollins, Fraser; Grott, David; McLean, Allan Robert; Popescu, Annamaria; Jimenez, Carlos Alberto; Ducharme, J茅r么me; Beaudry, Pierre; Azar, Andree; Mallette, Marcelle; Trottier, Jean-Nicolas; Feltham, Scott O; Bourget, Daniele; Burmeister, Anja; Tremblay, Sophie; Howle, Mark Austin; Read, Alexander; Hove, Erik Anthony; Dahlen, Sienna; Leclair, Marie-Chantal; Normand, Jean-Francois; Basque, Alexis; Barry, Suren; Cote, Nadia; Turner, Catherine; LeBlanc, R茅mi-Jean; Ferguson, Mark; Vedady, Adrian; Melancon, Violaine; Brouwer, Albert G; Fournelle-Blain, Victor; Watson, Nathaniel; Polegato, Brett; Jensen, Christine; Suh, Min Jung; Bibace, Kenneth; Lambert, Fr茅d茅ric; Dobby, Timothy; Yazdanfar, Ali; Karlicek, Martin; Yatsyuk, Sofia; Wan, Andrew; Harboyan, Patil; Smith Bessette, Tracy; Wang, Tong; Prag, Itamar; Peletsis, Anna; Dardykina, Tatiana; Hillis, Amy; Novak, Bohdanna; Ko, Dane; Thibeault, Marina; Alvarez, Christophe; Trudel, Marianne; G'froerer, Joanna; Hendrickson, Anna; Dunn, Jarred; Kearney, Patrick; Miyagaki, Mai; Coleman, Ira; Green, Darrell; James, Chris; Donaldson, Taylor; Richer, Patrice; Petersen, Anna; Stewart, David; Hollenbeck, John; Cosbey, Catherine; Brault, Olivier; Cowan, Steven; Schabas, Sara (Winter)
Prerequisite: MUIN 180
Restriction: Open to students entering directly from High Schools outside Quebec.
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MUJZ 160 Jazz Materials 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Jazz Studies : Fundamental aural and theoretical skills associated with the jazz idiom. Nomenclature, chord construction, chord/scale relationships, harmonic progression, circle of 5ths, simple turnarounds, simple substitution, symmetrical scales and chord relationships, voice leading.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Suh, Min Jung (Fall)
4 hours
Prerequisite: none. Open to non-jazz majors, space permitting, but not for elective credit in B.Mus. or Artist Diploma programs
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MUJZ 161 Jazz Materials 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Jazz Studies : Simple and advanced substitution, borrowed chords, reharmonisation, modes of harmonic minor and melodic minor diatonic systems, unresolved tensions, odd and infrequent modulations, mixed two-five-ones, introduction to polychords, slashchords and non-functional harmony.
Terms: Winter 2025
Instructors: Walkington, Alec (Winter)
4 hours
Prerequisite: MUJZ 160. Open to non-jazz majors, space permitting, but not for elective credit in B.Mus. or Artist Diploma programs
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MUJZ 170 Jazz Keyboard Proficiency 1 (1 credit)
Overview
Jazz Studies : Basic piano skills, basic comping techniques, standard 3 note rootless voicings in 7, 3 and 3, 7 position with one extension, two-five-ones in major and minor - limited keys. Simple substitution and reharmonisation.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Suh, Min Jung (Fall)
1 hour
Prerequisite: none. Open only to Jazz Performance Majors. May not be taken for elective credit in B.Mus. or Artist Diploma programs
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MUJZ 171 Jazz Keyboard Proficiency 2 (1 credit)
Overview
Jazz Studies : Continuation of previous semester. Two-five-ones and mixed two-five-ones using 4 note close position voicings and 4 and 5 note spreads, in all keys, diminished passing chords, half step shifts, voice leading extensions, quartal and modal voicing, sight reading of standard jazz repertoire.
Terms: Winter 2025
Instructors: Suh, Min Jung (Winter)
1 hour
Prerequisite: MUJZ 170. Open only to Jazz Performance Majors. May not be taken for elective credit in B.Mus. or Artist Diploma programs
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MUJZ 187 Jazz History Survey (3 credits)
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
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MUPD 135 Music as a Profession 1 (1 credit)
Overview
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.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Mativetsky, Shawn (Fall)
Open to B.Mus. students or by permission of the instructor.
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MUSP 123 Jazz Ear Training 1 (2 credits)
Overview
Musicianship : Rhythmic, melodic and harmonic materials from the jazz idiom. Sight-singing, dictation and transcription with some classical materials.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Novak, Bohdanna; Rebisz, Magdalena (Fall)
- MUSP 124 Jazz Ear Training 2 (2 credits)
Required Courses (53 credits)
Performance
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MUIN 280 BMus Practical Lessons 3 (2.5 credits)
Overview
Practical Instrument : Practical instruction on an instrument or voice.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: Algieri, Stefano; Dean, Kevin; Haimovitz, Matt; Hashimoto, Kyoko; Laimon, Sara; Mdivani, Marina; Roy, Andre J; Sullivan, Joseph Leo; White, Andre; Poletaev, Ilya; Demers, Isabelle; Strauss, Axel; Leclair, Jacqueline; Lemelin, St茅phane; Labelle, Dominique; Baskin, Theodore; Box, James; Devuyst, Russell; Dolin, Elizabeth; Gaudreault, Jean; Levesque, Stephane; Roberts, Richard Allen; Robinson, Brian; Marandola, Fabrice; Hollenbeck, John; Pilc, Jean-Michel; Stoelzel, Richard; Mac Master, John; Trevino, Matthew; Aldrich, Simon; Amirault, Greg G; Bergeron, sylvain; Chappell, Eric; Clayton, Greg; Couture, Jocelyn; Derome, Denys; Desgagne, Alain; Dix, Trevor; Dumouchel, Michael; Dyachkov, Yegor; Freeman, Peter; Gauthier, Michael; Gavrilova, Julia; Gossage, David Mark; Johnson, Alexander David; Johnston, Jeff; Laing, David; Lambert, Michel; Lee, Ranee Y; Lozano, Francisco J; Mahar, William; Mangrum, Martin D; Manker, Brian; Maute, Matthias; Merkelo, Paul A; Plouffe, Helene; Shuter, Cindy; Swartz, Jennifer; Walkington, Alec; Zuk, Luba; Rager, Joshua; Doxas, Dimitrios; Kennedy, Donny; Beausejour, Luc; Kutan, Aline; Hollins, Fraser; Grott, David; McLean, Allan Robert; Bluteau, Denis; Popescu, Annamaria; Stevenson, Fran莽ois; Jimenez, Carlos Alberto; Ducharme, J茅r么me; Beaudry, Pierre; Azar, Andree; Mallette, Marcelle; Trottier, Jean-Nicolas; Feltham, Scott O; Richer, Patrice; Burmeister, Anja; Howle, Mark Austin; Read, Alexander; Bourassa, Francois; Dahlen, Sienna; Leclair, Marie-Chantal; Normand, Jean-Francois; Tremblay, Lisanne; Cope, Todd; Basque, Alexis; Barry, Suren; von Eccher, Magdalena; Skinner, Elizabeth; Cote, Nadia; Turner, Catherine; LeBlanc, R茅mi-Jean; Ferguson, Mark; Vedady, Adrian; Melancon, Violaine; Brouwer, Albert G; Brault, Olivier; Fournelle-Blain, Victor; Watson, Nathaniel; Polegato, Brett; Suh, Min Jung; Bibace, Kenneth; Lambert, Fr茅d茅ric; Dobby, Timothy; Yazdanfar, Ali; Karlicek, Martin; Wan, Andrew; Harboyan, Patil; Smith Bessette, Tracy; Wang, Tong; Prag, Itamar; Peletsis, Anna; Hillis, Amy; Novak, Bohdanna; Cowan, Steven; Ko, Dane; Ledger, Timothy; Thibeault, Marina; Cicchillitti, Adam; Li, Jui-Sheng; Trudel, Marianne; G'froerer, Joanna; French, Lex; Hendrickson, Anna; Dunn, Jarred; Kearney, Patrick; Putterman, Mika; Cheung, Stanford; Coleman, Ira; Green, Darrell; Nadler, Rona; Wantuch, Bailey; James, Chris; Miller, Elizaveta; Thurman-Green, Camille; Petersen, Anna; Stewart, David; Donaldson, Taylor; Miyagaki, Mai; Hove, Erik Anthony; Cosbey, Catherine; Schabas, Sara; Bolduc, Remi; Roberts, Lindsay (Fall) Laimon, Sara; Mdivani, Marina; Roy, Andre J; Lemelin, St茅phane; Baskin, Theodore; Christie, Carolyn; Dolin, Elizabeth; Gaudreault, Jean; Gavrilova, Julia; Mangrum, Martin D; McLean, Allan Robert; Bibace, Kenneth; Karlicek, Martin; Wan, Andrew; Harboyan, Patil; Hashimoto, Kyoko (Winter)
Prerequisite(s): MUIN 181.
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MUIN 281 BMus Practical Lessons 4 (2.5 credits)
Overview
Practical Instrument : Practical instruction on an instrument or voice.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: Algieri, Stefano; Haimovitz, Matt; Laimon, Sara; Mdivani, Marina; Leclair, Jacqueline; Lemelin, St茅phane; Marandola, Fabrice; Mac Master, John; Aldrich, Simon; Gavrilova, Julia; Lozano, Francisco J; MacMillan, Elizabeth; Manker, Brian; McCann, Christopher; Walkington, Alec; Hollins, Fraser; Grott, David; Popescu, Annamaria; Ducharme, J茅r么me; Mallette, Marcelle; Vedady, Adrian; Melancon, Violaine; Brouwer, Albert G; Karlicek, Martin; Harboyan, Patil; Thibeault, Marina; Green, Darrell; Miller, Elizaveta; LeBlanc, R茅mi-Jean (Fall) Algieri, Stefano; Dean, Kevin; Haimovitz, Matt; Hashimoto, Kyoko; Kestenberg, Abe; Laimon, Sara; Mdivani, Marina; Roy, Andre J; Sullivan, Joseph Leo; White, Andre; Poletaev, Ilya; Demers, Isabelle; Strauss, Axel; Leclair, Jacqueline; Lemelin, St茅phane; Moye, Felicia; Labelle, Dominique; Baskin, Theodore; Box, James; Devuyst, Russell; Dolin, Elizabeth; Gaudreault, Jean; Levesque, Stephane; Roberts, Richard Allen; Robinson, Brian; Marandola, Fabrice; Hollenbeck, John; Pilc, Jean-Michel; Stoelzel, Richard; Mac Master, John; Trevino, Matthew; Aldrich, Simon; Amirault, Greg G; Bergeron, sylvain; Bolduc, Remi; Chappell, Eric; Clayton, Greg; Couture, Jocelyn; Derome, Denys; Desgagne, Alain; Di Lauro, Ronald; Dix, Trevor; Dumouchel, Michael; Dyachkov, Yegor; Freeman, Peter; Gauthier, Michael; Gavrilova, Julia; Gossage, David Mark; Johnson, Alexander David; Johnston, Jeff; Laing, David; Lambert, Michel; Lee, Ranee Y; Lozano, Francisco J; Mahar, William; Mangrum, Martin D; Manker, Brian; Maute, Matthias; Merkelo, Paul A; Shuter, Cindy; Swartz, Jennifer; Walkington, Alec; Zuk, Luba; Rager, Joshua; Doxas, Dimitrios; Kennedy, Donny; Turner, Dave; Kutan, Aline; Hollins, Fraser; Grott, David; McLean, Allan Robert; Bluteau, Denis; Popescu, Annamaria; Stevenson, Fran莽ois; Jimenez, Carlos Alberto; Ducharme, J茅r么me; Beaudry, Pierre; Azar, Andree; Mallette, Marcelle; Trottier, Jean-Nicolas; Petersen, Katherine; Feltham, Scott O; Richer, Patrice; Bourget, Daniele; Burmeister, Anja; Howle, Mark Austin; Read, Alexander; Bourassa, Francois; Dahlen, Sienna; Leclair, Marie-Chantal; Normand, Jean-Francois; Tremblay, Lisanne; Cope, Todd; Basque, Alexis; Barry, Suren; von Eccher, Magdalena; Cote, Nadia; Turner, Catherine; LeBlanc, R茅mi-Jean; Ferguson, Mark; Vedady, Adrian; Melancon, Violaine; Brouwer, Albert G; Brault, Olivier; Fournelle-Blain, Victor; Watson, Nathaniel; Polegato, Brett; Suh, Min Jung; Bibace, Kenneth; Lambert, Fr茅d茅ric; Dobby, Timothy; Yazdanfar, Ali; Karlicek, Martin; Wan, Andrew; Smith Bessette, Tracy; Wang, Tong; Prag, Itamar; Peletsis, Anna; Hillis, Amy; Novak, Bohdanna; Cowan, Steven; Ko, Dane; Ledger, Timothy; Thibeault, Marina; Cicchillitti, Adam; Li, Jui-Sheng; Trudel, Marianne; G'froerer, Joanna; French, Lex; Hendrickson, Anna; Dunn, Jarred; Kearney, Patrick; Putterman, Mika; Cheung, Stanford; Nadler, Rona; Wantuch, Bailey; Miller, Elizaveta; Thurman-Green, Camille; Petersen, Anna; James, Chris; Stewart, David; Donaldson, Taylor; Miyagaki, Mai; Hove, Erik Anthony; Cosbey, Catherine; Schabas, Sara (Winter)
Prerequisite: MUIN 280
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MUIN 282 BMus Performance Examination 1 (1 credit)
Overview
Practical Instrument : Assessment of student's progress in the practical area.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Exam details are to be found under Examinations and Goals in Practical Subjects in the Music Chapter of the University Calendar.
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MUIN 380 BMus Practical Lessons 5 (2.5 credits)
Overview
Practical Instrument : Practical instruction on an instrument or voice.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: Burmeister, Anja; Algieri, Stefano; Dean, Kevin; Haimovitz, Matt; Hashimoto, Kyoko; Laimon, Sara; Mdivani, Marina; Roy, Andre J; Sullivan, Joseph Leo; White, Andre; Poletaev, Ilya; Demers, Isabelle; Strauss, Axel; Leclair, Jacqueline; Lemelin, St茅phane; Labelle, Dominique; Baskin, Theodore; Box, James; Christie, Carolyn; Devuyst, Russell; Dolin, Elizabeth; Gaudreault, Jean; Levesque, Stephane; Roberts, Richard Allen; Robinson, Brian; Marandola, Fabrice; Hollenbeck, John; Pilc, Jean-Michel; Stoelzel, Richard; Mac Master, John; Cho, Jinjoo; Trevino, Matthew; Thurman-Green, Camille; Aldrich, Simon; Amirault, Greg G; Bergeron, sylvain; Bolduc, Remi; Chappell, Eric; Clayton, Greg; Couture, Jocelyn; Derome, Denys; Desgagne, Alain; Dix, Trevor; Dumouchel, Michael; Dyachkov, Yegor; Freeman, Peter; Gavrilova, Julia; Gossage, David Mark; Johnson, Alexander David; Johnston, Jeff; Laing, David; Lambert, Michel; Lee, Ranee Y; Leroux, Andre; Lozano, Francisco J; Mahar, William; Manker, Brian; Maute, Matthias; Merkelo, Paul A; Shuter, Cindy; Swartz, Jennifer; Walkington, Alec; Doxas, Dimitrios; Kennedy, Donny; Beausejour, Luc; Turner, Dave; Kutan, Aline; Hollins, Fraser; Grott, David; McLean, Allan Robert; Bluteau, Denis; Popescu, Annamaria; Jimenez, Carlos Alberto; Ducharme, J茅r么me; Beaudry, Pierre; Mallette, Marcelle; Trottier, Jean-Nicolas; Feltham, Scott O; Richer, Patrice; Tremblay, Sophie; Howle, Mark Austin; Read, Alexander; Hove, Erik Anthony; Bourassa, Francois; Dahlen, Sienna; Leclair, Marie-Chantal; Normand, Jean-Francois; Cope, Todd; Basque, Alexis; Cote, Nadia; Turner, Catherine; LeBlanc, R茅mi-Jean; Ferguson, Mark; Vedady, Adrian; Melancon, Violaine; Brouwer, Albert G; Brault, Olivier; Fournelle-Blain, Victor; Polegato, Brett; Suh, Min Jung; Bibace, Kenneth; Lambert, Fr茅d茅ric; Dobby, Timothy; Yazdanfar, Ali; Karlicek, Martin; Wan, Andrew; Smith Bessette, Tracy; Novak, Bohdanna; Trudel, Marianne; French, Lex; Kearney, Patrick; Putterman, Mika; Coleman, Ira; Green, Darrell; Nadler, Rona; James, Chris; Lauzer, Vincent; Miller, Elizaveta; Petersen, Anna; Thibeault, Marina; G'froerer, Joanna; Cosbey, Catherine (Fall) Haimovitz, Matt; Mdivani, Marina; Lemelin, St茅phane; Mac Master, John; Derome, Denys; Lee, Ranee Y; Lozano, Francisco J; MacMillan, Elizabeth; Manker, Brian; McCann, Christopher; Hollins, Fraser; Grott, David; Bluteau, Denis; Popescu, Annamaria; Ducharme, J茅r么me; Mallette, Marcelle; Richer, Patrice; Howle, Mark Austin; Brouwer, Albert G; LeBlanc, R茅mi-Jean; Bolduc, Remi; Marandola, Fabrice (Winter)
Prerequisite: MUIN 281
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MUIN 381 BMus Practical Lessons 6 (2.5 credits)
Overview
Practical Instrument : Practical instruction on an instrument or voice.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: Algieri, Stefano; Dean, Kevin; Laimon, Sara; Mdivani, Marina; White, Andre; Poletaev, Ilya; Strauss, Axel; Leclair, Jacqueline; Lemelin, St茅phane; Mac Master, John; Dix, Trevor; Dyachkov, Yegor; Johnston, Jeff; Lambert, Michel; Mahar, William; Manker, Brian; Popescu, Annamaria; Jimenez, Carlos Alberto; Ducharme, J茅r么me; Mallette, Marcelle; Melancon, Violaine; Brault, Olivier; Smith Bessette, Tracy; Trudel, Marianne; Green, Darrell; Nadler, Rona; Hollenbeck, John (Fall) Algieri, Stefano; Dean, Kevin; Haimovitz, Matt; Hashimoto, Kyoko; Kestenberg, Abe; Laimon, Sara; Mdivani, Marina; Roy, Andre J; Sullivan, Joseph Leo; White, Andre; Poletaev, Ilya; Demers, Isabelle; Strauss, Axel; Leclair, Jacqueline; Lemelin, St茅phane; Labelle, Dominique; Baskin, Theodore; Box, James; Christie, Carolyn; Devuyst, Russell; Dolin, Elizabeth; Gaudreault, Jean; Levesque, Stephane; Roberts, Richard Allen; Robinson, Brian; Marandola, Fabrice; Hollenbeck, John; Pilc, Jean-Michel; Stoelzel, Richard; Mac Master, John; Cho, Jinjoo; Trevino, Matthew; Thurman-Green, Camille; Aldrich, Simon; Amirault, Greg G; Bergeron, sylvain; Bolduc, Remi; Chappell, Eric; Clayton, Greg; Couture, Jocelyn; Derome, Denys; Desgagne, Alain; Dix, Trevor; Dumouchel, Michael; Dyachkov, Yegor; Freeman, Peter; Gavrilova, Julia; Gossage, David Mark; Johnson, Alexander David; Johnston, Jeff; Laing, David; Lambert, Michel; Lee, Ranee Y; Leroux, Andre; Lozano, Francisco J; Mahar, William; Manker, Brian; Maute, Matthias; Merkelo, Paul A; Shuter, Cindy; Swartz, Jennifer; Walkington, Alec; Doxas, Dimitrios; Kennedy, Donny; Beausejour, Luc; Kutan, Aline; Hollins, Fraser; Grott, David; McLean, Allan Robert; Bluteau, Denis; Popescu, Annamaria; Jimenez, Carlos Alberto; Ducharme, J茅r么me; Beaudry, Pierre; Mallette, Marcelle; Trottier, Jean-Nicolas; Feltham, Scott O; Richer, Patrice; Bourget, Daniele; Burmeister, Anja; Tremblay, Sophie; Howle, Mark Austin; Read, Alexander; Hove, Erik Anthony; Dahlen, Sienna; Leclair, Marie-Chantal; Normand, Jean-Francois; Cope, Todd; Basque, Alexis; Cote, Nadia; Turner, Catherine; LeBlanc, R茅mi-Jean; Ferguson, Mark; Vedady, Adrian; Melancon, Violaine; Brouwer, Albert G; Brault, Olivier; Fournelle-Blain, Victor; Polegato, Brett; Jensen, Christine; Bibace, Kenneth; Lambert, Fr茅d茅ric; Yazdanfar, Ali; Karlicek, Martin; Wan, Andrew; Smith Bessette, Tracy; Novak, Bohdanna; Trudel, Marianne; French, Lex; Kearney, Patrick; Putterman, Mika; Coleman, Ira; Green, Darrell; Nadler, Rona; James, Chris; Lauzer, Vincent; Miller, Elizaveta; Suh, Min Jung; Petersen, Anna; Thibeault, Marina; Dominguez, Chloe; G'froerer, Joanna; Cosbey, Catherine (Winter)
Prerequisite: MUIN 380
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MUIN 382 BMus Performance Examination 2 (1 credit)
Overview
Practical Instrument : Assessment of student's progress in the practical area.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Exam details are to be found under Examinations and Goals in Practical Subjects in the Music Chapter of the University Calendar.
Prerequisite(s): MUIN 282
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MUIN 480 BMus Practical Lessons 7 (2 credits)
Overview
Practical Instrument : Practical instruction on an instrument or voice.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: Algieri, Stefano; Dean, Kevin; Haimovitz, Matt; Hashimoto, Kyoko; Laimon, Sara; McNabney, Douglas; Mdivani, Marina; Roy, Andre J; Sullivan, Joseph Leo; White, Andre; Poletaev, Ilya; Demers, Isabelle; Leclair, Jacqueline; Lemelin, St茅phane; Labelle, Dominique; Baskin, Theodore; Box, James; Devuyst, Russell; Dolin, Elizabeth; Gaudreault, Jean; Kolomyjec, Joanne; Levesque, Stephane; Roberts, Richard Allen; Robinson, Brian; Marandola, Fabrice; Hollenbeck, John; Pilc, Jean-Michel; Stoelzel, Richard; Mac Master, John; Cho, Jinjoo; Trevino, Matthew; Thurman-Green, Camille; Aldrich, Simon; Amirault, Greg G; Bergeron, sylvain; Bolduc, Remi; Chappell, Eric; Clayton, Greg; Couture, Jocelyn; Derome, Denys; Desgagne, Alain; Dix, Trevor; Dumouchel, Michael; Dyachkov, Yegor; Freeman, Peter; Gavrilova, Julia; Johnson, Alexander David; Johnston, Jeff; Laing, David; Lambert, Michel; Lee, Ranee Y; Leroux, Andre; Lozano, Francisco J; Mahar, William; Mangrum, Martin D; Manker, Brian; Maute, Matthias; Merkelo, Paul A; Swartz, Jennifer; Walkington, Alec; Rager, Joshua; Doxas, Dimitrios; Kennedy, Donny; Kutan, Aline; Hollins, Fraser; Grott, David; Bluteau, Denis; Popescu, Annamaria; Jimenez, Carlos Alberto; Ducharme, J茅r么me; Beaudry, Pierre; Mallette, Marcelle; Trottier, Jean-Nicolas; Feltham, Scott O; Richer, Patrice; Burmeister, Anja; Howle, Mark Austin; Read, Alexander; Bourassa, Francois; Dahlen, Sienna; Leclair, Marie-Chantal; Cope, Todd; Cote, Nadia; Turner, Catherine; LeBlanc, R茅mi-Jean; Vedady, Adrian; Melancon, Violaine; Brouwer, Albert G; Fournelle-Blain, Victor; Jensen, Christine; Suh, Min Jung; Bibace, Kenneth; Lambert, Fr茅d茅ric; Yazdanfar, Ali; Karlicek, Martin; Wan, Andrew; Smith Bessette, Tracy; Usui, Masashi; Novak, Bohdanna; Trudel, Marianne; G'froerer, Joanna; French, Lex; Kearney, Patrick; Coleman, Ira; Green, Darrell; James, Chris; Petersen, Anna; Miller, Elizaveta; Polegato, Brett; Gauthier, Michael; Gossage, David Mark; Putterman, Mika; Brault, Olivier; Lauzer, Vincent; Belleau, Yvan (Fall) Algieri, Stefano; Dean, Kevin; Laimon, Sara; Mdivani, Marina; White, Andre; Poletaev, Ilya; Strauss, Axel; Leclair, Jacqueline; Lemelin, St茅phane; Mac Master, John; Dix, Trevor; Dyachkov, Yegor; Johnston, Jeff; Laing, David; Mahar, William; Manker, Brian; McCann, Christopher; Popescu, Annamaria; Jimenez, Carlos Alberto; Ducharme, J茅r么me; Mallette, Marcelle; Trottier, Jean-Nicolas; Melancon, Violaine; Green, Darrell; Miller, Elizaveta; Hollenbeck, John; Doxas, Dimitrios; Smith Bessette, Tracy (Winter)
Prerequisite: MUIN 381
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MUIN 481 BMus Practical Lessons 8 (2 credits)
Overview
Practical Instrument : Practical instruction on an instrument or voice.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: Algieri, Stefano; Laimon, Sara; Mdivani, Marina; Sullivan, Joseph Leo; Strauss, Axel; Mac Master, John; Bolduc, Remi; Lambert, Michel; Lozano, Francisco J; Mahar, William; Doxas, Dimitrios; Kennedy, Donny; Amirault, Steve; Mallette, Marcelle; Richer, Patrice; Leclair, Marie-Chantal; LeBlanc, R茅mi-Jean; Vedady, Adrian; Yazdanfar, Ali; Manker, Brian; Melancon, Violaine; Coleman, Ira (Fall) Algieri, Stefano; Dean, Kevin; Haimovitz, Matt; Hashimoto, Kyoko; Laimon, Sara; Mdivani, Marina; Roy, Andre J; Sullivan, Joseph Leo; White, Andre; Poletaev, Ilya; Demers, Isabelle; Leclair, Jacqueline; Lemelin, St茅phane; Moye, Felicia; Labelle, Dominique; Baskin, Theodore; Box, James; Devuyst, Russell; Dolin, Elizabeth; Gaudreault, Jean; Kolomyjec, Joanne; Levesque, Stephane; Roberts, Richard Allen; Robinson, Brian; Marandola, Fabrice; Hollenbeck, John; Pilc, Jean-Michel; Stoelzel, Richard; Mac Master, John; Cho, Jinjoo; Trevino, Matthew; Aldrich, Simon; Amirault, Greg G; Bergeron, sylvain; Bolduc, Remi; Chappell, Eric; Clayton, Greg; Couture, Jocelyn; Derome, Denys; Desgagne, Alain; Dix, Trevor; Dumouchel, Michael; Dyachkov, Yegor; Freeman, Peter; Gavrilova, Julia; Johnson, Alexander David; Johnston, Jeff; Laing, David; Lambert, Michel; Lee, Ranee Y; Leroux, Andre; Lozano, Francisco J; Mahar, William; Mangrum, Martin D; Manker, Brian; Maute, Matthias; McCann, Christopher; Merkelo, Paul A; Swartz, Jennifer; Walkington, Alec; Doxas, Dimitrios; Kennedy, Donny; Kutan, Aline; Hollins, Fraser; Grott, David; Bluteau, Denis; Popescu, Annamaria; Stevenson, Fran莽ois; Jimenez, Carlos Alberto; Ducharme, J茅r么me; Beaudry, Pierre; Mallette, Marcelle; Trottier, Jean-Nicolas; Feltham, Scott O; Richer, Patrice; Bourget, Daniele; Burmeister, Anja; Howle, Mark Austin; Read, Alexander; Bourassa, Francois; Dahlen, Sienna; Leclair, Marie-Chantal; Cope, Todd; Cote, Nadia; Turner, Catherine; LeBlanc, R茅mi-Jean; Vedady, Adrian; Melancon, Violaine; Brouwer, Albert G; Fournelle-Blain, Victor; Polegato, Brett; Jensen, Christine; Bibace, Kenneth; Lambert, Fr茅d茅ric; Yazdanfar, Ali; Karlicek, Martin; Wan, Andrew; Smith Bessette, Tracy; Vukovich, Emmanuel; Usui, Masashi; Novak, Bohdanna; Trudel, Marianne; G'froerer, Joanna; French, Lex; Kearney, Patrick; Coleman, Ira; Green, Darrell; James, Chris; Petersen, Anna; Miller, Elizaveta; Suh, Min Jung; Thurman-Green, Camille; Gauthier, Michael; Gossage, David Mark; Putterman, Mika; Lauzer, Vincent; Brault, Olivier (Winter)
Prerequisite: MUIN 480
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MUIN 482 BMus Performance Examination 3 (2 credits)
Overview
Practical Instrument : Assessment of student's progress in the practical area.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Exam details are to be found under Examinations and Goals in Practical Subjects in the Music Chapter of the University Calendar.
Prerequisite(s): MUIN 382
Small Ensemble
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MUEN 570 Jazz Combo (1 credit) *
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.
*This course is taken in four semesters for 4 credits.
Jazz Improvisation
Instrumental majors:
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MUJZ 223 Jazz Improvisation/Musicianship 1 (3 credits)
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
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MUJZ 224 Jazz Improvisation/Musicianship 2 (3 credits)
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
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MUJZ 423 Jazz Improvisation/Musicianship 3 (3 credits)
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
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MUJZ 424 Jazz Improvisation/Musicianship 4 (3 credits)
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
OR
Vocal majors:
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MUJZ 225 Jazz Vocal Improvisation 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Jazz Studies : Fundamental concepts of the blues, blues expression, blues function and its application to vocal improvisation in jazz. The history of the blues and the cultural influence of Black American music on popular American music and jazz will be analyzed. Emphasis on ear training, performance, memorization and transcription of required jazz solos.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Thurman-Green, Camille (Fall)
Corequisite: MUJZ 161
Restrictions: Open only to students in a Major in Performance Jazz program.
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MUJZ 226 Jazz Vocal Improvisation 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Jazz Studies : Fundamental concepts of the blues, blues expression, storytelling, blues function and its application to jazz vocal improvisation and standard jazz repertoire. Advanced blues harmonic structures and forms will be analyzed. Emphasis on ear training, performance, applied musicianship, memorization and transcription of required jazz solos.
Terms: Winter 2025
Instructors: Thurman-Green, Camille (Winter)
Prerequisite: MUJZ 225
Restriction: Open only to students in a Major in Performance Jazz program.
Passing grade for prerequisite(s) is B-.
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MUJZ 325 Jazz Vocal Improvisation 3 (3 credits)
Overview
Jazz Studies : Fundamental concepts of jazz vocal improvisation and its use and application in standard jazz repertoire, with an emphasis on ear training, performance, harmonic analysis, language development and applied musicianship. American songbook repertoire will be the focus.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Lee, Ranee Y (Fall)
Prerequisite: MUJZ 226
Restriction: Open only to students in a Major in Performance Jazz program.
Passing grade for prerequisite(s) is B-.
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MUJZ 326 Jazz Vocal Improvisation 4 (3 credits)
Overview
Jazz Studies : Fundamental concepts of jazz vocal improvisation and its use and application in standard jazz repertoire, with an emphasis on ear training, performance, harmonic analysis, language development and applied musicianship. Classic and contemporary jazz standard repertoire will be the focus.
Terms: Winter 2025
Instructors: Lee, Ranee Y (Winter)
Prerequisite: MUJZ 325
Restriction: Open only to students in a Major in Performance Jazz program.
Passing grade of prerequisite(s) is B-.
Jazz Theory
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MUJZ 260 Jazz Arranging 1 (3 credits)
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.
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MUJZ 261 Jazz Arranging 2 (3 credits)
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.
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MUJZ 340 Jazz Composition 1 (3 credits)
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.
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MUJZ 341 Jazz Composition 2 (3 credits)
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.
History/Literature/Performance Practice
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MUHL 286 Critical Thinking About Music (3 credits)
Overview
Music History and Literature : Examination of various periods and styles: e.g., central works from different traditions, the interaction of music and society, performance practice, and music's relation to other arts.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: Whitesell, Lloyd (Fall) Whitesell, Lloyd (Winter)
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MUJZ 493 Jazz Performance Practice (3 credits)
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)
Professional Development
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MUPD 235 Music as a Profession 2 (1 credit)
Overview
Music Professional Development : An overview of the responsibilities and skills required of professions in music and of the varied career paths leading from a music degree.
Terms: Winter 2025
Instructors: Marchand, Juanita (Winter)
Complementary Courses (14-18 credits)
Performance
Small Ensemble
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MUEN 570 Jazz Combo (1 credit) *
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.
*Taken in two semesters for 2 credits.
OR
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MUEN 574 Afro-Cuban/Brazilian Jazz Combo (1 credit) *
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.
*Taken in two semesters for 2 credits.
Large Ensemble
Note: students playing Rhythm Section instruments (piano,guitar, bass, drums, vibraphone) can substitute 4 credits of large ensemble with free electives).
8-12 credits from*:
* All ensemble courses under MUEN may be taken in multiple terms.
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MUEN 563 Jazz Vocal Workshop (2 credits)
Overview
Ensemble : Vocal workshop for jazz musicians.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: Novak, Bohdanna (Fall) Novak, Bohdanna (Winter)
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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 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: Nadler, Rona (Fall) Nadler, Rona (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 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: Bandy, Dorian (Fall) Bandy, Dorian (Winter)
4 hours
Prerequisites: Audition
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MUEN 587 Cappella 91社区 (2 credits)
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.
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MUEN 590 91社区 Wind Orchestra (2 credits)
Overview
Ensemble : Large ensemble for wind instruments.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: Gaudry, Danielle (Fall) Gaudry, Danielle (Winter)
4-6 hours
Prerequisite: Audition
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MUEN 592 Chamber Jazz Ensemble (2 credits)
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.
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MUEN 593 Choral Ensembles (2 credits)
Overview
Ensemble : Students enrolling in Choral Ensembles will be assigned to one of the above groups.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: Vall茅e, Jean-S茅bastien; Boutda, Matthew; Chan, Jeffrey; Pisney, Kody (Fall) Vall茅e, Jean-S茅bastien; 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.
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MUEN 594 Contemporary Music Ensemble (2 credits)
Overview
Ensemble : Ensemble for contemporary music - instruments and voice.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: L茅onard, M茅lanie (Fall) L茅onard, M茅lanie (Winter)
4 hours
Prerequisite: Audition.
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MUEN 595 Jazz Ensembles (2 credits)
Overview
Ensemble : Ensemble for jazz - instruments and voice.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: C么t茅, Philippe; Mahar, William; Jimenez, Carlos Alberto; Trudel, Marianne (Fall) Trudel, Marianne; C么t茅, Philippe; Mahar, William; Jimenez, Carlos Alberto (Winter)
3-4 hours
Prerequisite: Audition.
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MUEN 597 91社区 Symphony Orchestra (2 credits)
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.
Advanced Jazz
Instrumental majors:
4 credits from either MUJZ 440 and MUJZ 441, or MUJZ 461D1/D2:
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MUJZ 440 Advanced Jazz Composition 1
(2 credits)
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.
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MUJZ 441 Advanced Jazz Composition 2 (2 credits)
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.
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MUJZ 461D1 Advanced Jazz Arranging (2 credits)
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 91社区 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.
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MUJZ 461D2 Advanced Jazz Arranging (2 credits)
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
OR
Vocal majors:
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MUJZ 425 Jazz Vocal Repertoire 1 (2 credits)
Overview
Jazz Studies : Fundamental concepts of applied performance technique, arranging for vocalists, accompaniment skills and repertoire development with an emphasis on improvisation and performance. Analysis of selected recordings and concert performance videos.
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.
Prerequisite: MUJZ 326
Restriction: Open only to students in a Major in Performance Jazz program.
Passing grade for prerequisite(s) is B-.
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MUJZ 426 Jazz Vocal Repertoire 2 (2 credits)
Overview
Jazz Studies : Fundamental concepts of applied performance technique, arranging for vocalists, accompaniment skills and repertoire development with an emphasis on improvisation and performance. Analysis of selected recordings and concert performance videos.
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.
Prerequisite: MUJZ 425
Restrictions: Open only to students in a Major in Performance Jazz program.
Passing grade of prerequisite(s) is B-.
Elective Courses (21-25 credits)
3 credits of non-Music Electives.
18-22 credits of Free Electives (may not include courses with a MUEN prefix); students playing Rhythm Section instruments may take up to 22 Free Electives.
