Master of Music (M.Mus.) Performance: Conducting (Thesis) 24 months Postgraduate Programme By McGill University |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

10,159 CADTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

01 Dec, 2025Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Music

Degree

MMusic

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Music (M.Mus.) in Performance: Conducting (Thesis) offered by the Schulich School of Music is a research-intensive program that emphasizes hands-on and dynamic learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in rehearsal techniques, communication, and analytics to either continue their studies or pursue professional opportunities.

Keywords: conducting, early music, jazz, orchestral instruments, organ, guitar, piano, voice, opera, seminars, performance practice, ensembles.

Unique Program Features
  • The program provides for concentrated podium time, interactions with world-class conductors, score study, and the development of rehearsal technique;
  • Renowned faculty have experience on international stages in a wide range of orchestral, wind, contemporary, early music and choral repertoires;
  • Students have received Schulich scholarships and graduate excellence awards, and have also won Canada Council Grants, as well as national and international competitions leading to internships with the Canadian Opera Company, major Canadian Orchestras and choral ensembles, recording contracts, and chamber ensembles;
  • The School houses several performance spaces, research & production laboratories, and two libraries with a vast collection of music resources.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Music

Degree

MMusic

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Music (M.Mus.) in Performance: Conducting (Thesis) offered by the Schulich School of Music is a research-intensive program that emphasizes hands-on and dynamic learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in rehearsal techniques, communication, and analytics to either continue their studies or pursue professional opportunities.

Keywords: conducting, early music, jazz, orchestral instruments, organ, guitar, piano, voice, opera, seminars, performance practice, ensembles.

Unique Program Features
  • The program provides for concentrated podium time, interactions with world-class conductors, score study, and the development of rehearsal technique;
  • Renowned faculty have experience on international stages in a wide range of orchestral, wind, contemporary, early music and choral repertoires;
  • Students have received Schulich scholarships and graduate excellence awards, and have also won Canada Council Grants, as well as national and international competitions leading to internships with the Canadian Opera Company, major Canadian Orchestras and choral ensembles, recording contracts, and chamber ensembles;
  • The School houses several performance spaces, research & production laboratories, and two libraries with a vast collection of music resources.

Admission Requirements

86+
3+
6.5+

01 Dec 2025
2 Years
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Domestic
1,483 CAD
International
10,159 CAD

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