The Department offers
undergraduate and graduate degree programs leading to the B.Mus.,
M.Mus., and D.Mus., and diploma programs leading to the L.Mus.,
Graduate Diploma in Performance, and Post-Graduate Artist Diploma.
Programs include regular practical instruction available on all
instruments, a comprehensive range of large instrumental and choral
ensembles, and a highly developed small ensemble program in all
areas of study. The Department's ensembles present a full season of
performances on campus and regularly travel for appearances in
important North American centres. In recent years, 91ÉçÇø ensembles
have performed at Montreal's Maison symphonique and Monument-National, Toronto's Koerner Hall and Canadian Opera Company, as
well as Ottawa's National Arts Centre, Quebec City's Grand Théâtre,
and New York's Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. Many concerts are
live-streamed and have been broadcast by the CBC.
Performance specialization is
available in: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Guitar, Harp,
Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Horn, Trumpet, Trombone,
Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion, Piano, Organ, Harpsichord,
Voice, Historical Instruments (Baroque, Classical, Romantic String, Wind, Brass, and Keyboard Instruments), Conducting (Choral and Instrumental), and Jazz (Bass, Drums,
Flute, Guitar, Piano, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Vibraphone,
Violin, Voice).
For each program, all courses listed are REQUIRED courses unless
otherwise indicated.