Program Overview
The Organ and Church Music at McGill University is a Master programme in Arts & Design, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Organ and Church Music programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 36,547 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 2,239 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Québec, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Organ and Church Music programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Chamber Music Ensemble (1 credit)
- 2nd Chamber Music Ensemble (1 credit)
- Baroque Orchestra (2 credits)
- Early Music Ensemble (1 credit)
- Choral Ensembles (2 credits)
- Contemporary Music Ensemble (2 credits)
- Orchestral Ensembles (2 credits)
- Paleography (1.5 credits)
- Paleography (1.5 credits)
- Liturgical Improvisation (1.5 credits)
- Liturgical Improvisation (1.5 credits)
- Project in Choral Conducting (3 credits)
- Liturgical Improvisation 2 (3 credits)
- Keyboard Modal Counterpoint (3 credits)
- Keyboard Tonal Counterpoint (3 credits)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
All Applications require:
- Online uApply application and application fee (plus audition fee for performance applicants)
- Transcripts from each college/university-level institution that you have attended.
- Two Letters of Recommendation (exception: curent McGill students applying to a new degree need not submit recommendation letters).
- Personal Statement: A statement describing reasons for applying to graduate studies and the Schulich School of Music. Please indicate qualifications, qualities or circumstances to be significant; please provide information about educational and professional aims and goals (PDF format maximum size 5 MB).
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): An overview of your experience and other qualifications, including employment, academic credentials, publications, honours, awards, contributions and significant achievements. This can be uploaded to your application (PDF format maximum size 5 MB).
- Live or Recorded Audition (see Audition Information for details.)
- Applicants to the Performance program are expected to have a background in Music Theory equivalent to the B.Mus. in Performance. Applicants found to be deficient in their background preparation may be required to take certain additional music theory undergraduate courses.
Required courses:
- Introduction to Research Methods in Music
- Continuo
Applications may additionally require:
- Research Proposal
- Research Supervisor/Teacher Preference
- Writing Samples/Portfolio
- Thesis Abstract or Summary
- Screening Material
- Audition
- English Proficiency
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 36,547 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 2,239 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 36,547 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 2,239 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact McGill University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About McGill University
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Montréal, Canada
McGill University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2003-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-03
- Language English