Program Overview
The Jazz Performance at McGill University is a Master programme in Humanities, 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 humanities. 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 Jazz Performance 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
- Location: Québec, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Jazz Performance programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Jazz Perf./Comp.Tutorial
- Jazz Pedagogy
- Jazz Composition & Arranging
- Perf./Comp. Recital Project
- Perf in Recording Media
- Jazz Composition & Arranging
- Jazz Ensemble Recital Project
- Perf in Recording Media
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.)
- Performance Jazz applicants must submit a list of 25-30 standard jazz tunes from performing repertoire (please upload to Jazz Tunes Listing PDF format maximum 2 MB) and two or three original compositions (please upload to Jazz Compositions PDF format maximum 10 MB.)
- 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.
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
Tuition fees: USD 36,547 (Tuition (Year)) — International 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
McGill University
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 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-03
- Language English