Performance Jazz Major (L.Mus.)

100 credits · Schulich School of Music · 2026-2027 catalogue

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Special Requirements

1. Continuation in the program requires that a grade of A- be maintained in practical instruction/exams and ensembles. 2. Candidates must take the L.Mus. Jazz Performance 1 Examination at the end of their first year of study and the L.Mus. Jazz Performance 2 and 3 Examinations in each of the next two years if they hope to complete the program in the normal length of time.

Required Performance (48 credits)

  • MUIN 250 L.Mus. Practical Instruction 1 (6 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • MUIN 251 L.Mus. Practical Instruction 2 (6 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter
  • MUIN 252 L.Mus. Performance 1 Examination (4 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • MUIN 350 L.Mus. Practical Instruction 3 (6 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter
  • MUIN 351 L.Mus. Practical Instruction 4 (6 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter
  • MUIN 352 L.Mus. Performance 2 Examination (4 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
  • MUIN 450 L.Mus. Practical Instruction 5 (4 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter
  • MUIN 451 L.Mus. Practical Instruction 6 (4 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter
  • MUIN 452 L.Mus. Performance 3 Examination (8 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027

Complementary Performance (18 credits)

18 credits selected as follows:

Required Courses (30 credits)

30 credits selected as follows: 12 credits of Theory 12 credits of Improvisation/Musicianship 6 credits of History

Theory (12 credits)

  • MUJZ 260 Jazz Arranging 1 (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • MUJZ 261 Jazz Arranging 2 (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
  • MUJZ 340 Jazz Composition 1 (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • MUJZ 341 Jazz Composition 2 (3 credits) · Offered: Winter

Improvisation/Musicianship (12 credits)

  • MUJZ 223 Jazz Improvisation/Musicianship 1 (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • MUJZ 224 Jazz Improvisation/Musicianship 2 (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
  • MUJZ 423 Jazz Improvisation/Musicianship 3 (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • MUJZ 424 Jazz Improvisation/Musicianship 4 (3 credits) · Offered: Winter

History (6 credits)

  • MUJZ 187 Jazz History Survey (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • MUJZ 493 Jazz Performance Practice (3 credits) · Offered: Fall

Complementary Courses (4 credits)

4 credits from the following:

  • MUJZ 440 Advanced Jazz Composition 1 (2 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • MUJZ 441 Advanced Jazz Composition 2 (2 credits) · Offered: Winter
  • MUJZ 461D1 Advanced Jazz Arranging (2 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • MUJZ 461D2 Advanced Jazz Arranging (2 credits) · Offered: Winter

12 credits from: (12 credits)

12 credits from:

  • MUEN 563 Jazz Vocal Workshop (2 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter
  • MUEN 572 Cappella Antica (2 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter
  • MUEN 573 Baroque Orchestra (2 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter
  • MUEN 587 Cappella McGill (2 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
  • MUEN 590 McGill Wind Orchestra (2 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter
  • MUEN 592 Chamber Jazz Ensemble (2 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter
  • MUEN 593 Choral Ensembles (2 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter
  • MUEN 594 Contemporary Music Ensemble (2 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter
  • MUEN 595 Jazz Ensembles (2 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter
  • MUEN 597 McGill Symphony Orchestra (2 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter

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  • MUEN 570 Jazz Combo (1 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter
  • MUEN 574 Afro-Cuban/Brazilian Jazz Combo (1 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter

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