麦吉尔大学

Renowned for its orchestral, wind, percussion, contemporary music, choral, opera, jazz, chamber and early music ensembles, the Schulich School of Music presents more than 750 concerts and events each year. Those are just some of the unique performance opportunities you'll have at Canada's largest music school. You’ll also benefit from five recording studios, two concert halls, recital halls, computer and digital composition labs, and a state-of-the-art music library, not to mention world-class research and production facilities. Your contact with leading professional musicians, arts organizations, research societies and music industry experts will provide extensive practical experience and prepare you for the demands of professional life.

Program Requirements

The Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.) - Major Jazz Performance (Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Drums, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Voice) program requires 91 credits (plus 35 credits for the Freshman requirement for out-of-province students).

126 credits are selected as follows:
35 credits - Prerequisite Requirements (for out-of-province students)

18 credits - Required Performance
18 credits - Complementary Performance
30 credits - Required Courses (Jazz improvisation, Theory and History)
4 credits - Complementary Music
3 credits - Non-Music Electives
18 credits - Free Electives

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.

Required Performance (18 credits)

MUIN 280 BMus Practical Lessons 3 (2.5 credits)
MUIN 281 BMus Practical Lessons 4 (2.5 credits)
MUIN 282 BMus Performance Examination 1 (1 credit)
MUIN 380 BMus Practical Lessons 5 (2.5 credits)
MUIN 381 BMus Practical Lessons 6 (2.5 credits)
MUIN 382 BMus Performance Examination 2 (1 credit)
MUIN 480 BMus Practical Lessons 7 (2 credits)
MUIN 481 BMus Practical Lessons 8 (2 credits)
MUIN 482 BMus Performance Examination 3 (2 credits)

Complementary Performance (18 credits)

Large Ensemble – during every term of enrolment as a full-time student or part-time student.

12 credits from:

MUEN 563 Jazz Vocal Workshop (2 credits)
MUEN 572 Cappella Antica (2 credits)
MUEN 573 Baroque Orchestra (2 credits)
MUEN 587 Cappella McGill (2 credits)
MUEN 590 McGill Wind Orchestra (2 credits)
MUEN 592 Chamber Jazz Ensemble (2 credits)
MUEN 593 Choral Ensembles (2 credits)
MUEN 594 Contemporary Music Ensemble (2 credits)
MUEN 595 Jazz Ensembles (2 credits)
MUEN 597 McGill Symphony Orchestra (2 credits)