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Master of Arts Music

The School of Music offers the Master of Music (MMus) and the MA in Music. There are two streams: one in performance, the other being musical research. Performance studies are offered in piano, collaborative piano, conducting, voice, orchestral instruments, and guitar.

Admission Requirements

Candidates are required to have one of the following:

• A BMus.
• A four-year honours BA in music.
• A four-year BA with a major in music.
• Or an equivalent degree or diploma. A 75 percent (B+) average is required for the undergraduate degree or diploma. If the degree is from a conservatory, it is deemed equivalent if so indicated on the transcript, or if the total course work is equivalent, to a four-year BA, and includes the equivalent of 6 units in music history and 6 units in music theory. In addition, applicants must perform an audition or submit an example of writing from undergraduate work in music history or music theory. The choice of evaluation depends on whether the student wishes to pursue the performance stream or the musicology/theory stream. Applicants may be asked to take placement tests in music history, music theory or aural skills. If remedial work is necessary, deficiencies must be remedied by the end of the first year.

Program Requirements

The programs operate within the general framework of the academic regulations in effect for graduate studies.

Master's with Research Paper

Students in the MA with research paper must complete 24 course units consisting of 3 compulsory course units plus 15 elective course units and a 6-unit research paper.

• 3 course units from:
  • MUS 5901 Proseminar in Music Theory and Analysis
  • MUS 5903 Proseminar in Musicology
  • MUS 5904 Research Methodologies in Music Pedagogy
• 15 elective course units in music (MUS) at the graduate level
• Research Paper: MRP 6999 Major Research Paper

Master's with Thesis

Students in the MA with thesis must complete 15 course units, a thesis proposal and a thesis.

• 3 course units from:
  • MUS 5901 Proseminar in Music Theory and Analysis
  • MUS 5903 Proseminar in Musicology
  • MUS 5904 Research Methodologies in Music Pedagogy
• 12 elective course units in music (MUS) at the graduate level
• Thesis Proposal: MUS 7902 Thesis proposition
• Thesis: THM 7999 Master's Thesis

Master's with Course Option

Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the calendars for the previous requirements. Students in the MA with course option complete 21 course units consisting of 3 compulsory course units plus 18 elective course units.

• 3 course units from:
  • MUS 5901 Proseminar in Music Theory and Analysis
  • MUS 5903 Proseminar in Musicology
  • MUS 5904 Research Methodologies in Music Pedagogy
• 18 elective course units in music (MUS) at the graduate level

Duration of the Program

Full-time students are expected to fulfill all requirements within two years. The maximum time permitted is four years from the date of initial enrollment in the program.

Minimum Standards

The passing grade in all courses is C+. Students who fail two courses (equivalent to 6 units) must withdraw from the program.

Research at the University of Ottawa

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• Creating a sustainable environment
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Courses

A wide range of courses are available, including but not limited to:

• MUS 5900 Initiation ŕ la recherche musicale / Introduction to Musical Research
• MUS 5901 Proséminaire en théorie et analyse musicales / Proseminar in Music Theory and Analysis
• MUS 5902 Stage / Practicum
• MUS 5903 Proséminaire en musicologie / Proseminar in Musicology
• MUS 5904 Méthodes de recherche en pédagogie musicale / Research Methodologies in Music Pedagogy
• MUS 5911 Séminaire de recherche / Research Seminar
• MUS 5921 Méthodes d'analyse de la musique tonale I / Analysis and Analytical Method: Tonal Music I
• MUS 5923 Méthodes d'analyse de la musique post-tonale / Analysis and Analytical Method: Post-Tonal Music
• MUS 6099 Mémoire / Research Paper
• MUS 6340 Analytic Methods for Music and Media
• MUS 6341 Composing for Visual Media (short forms)
• MUS 6342 Composing for Visual Media (long forms)
• MUS 6343 Sound Design and Soundscaping (Real-time)
• MUS 6344 Sound Design and Soundscaping (Non-real-time)
• MUS 6370 Topics in Musicology
• MUS 6740 Méthodes danalyses de la musique et média
• MUS 6741 Composition pour les médias visuels (séquences courtes)
• MUS 6742 Composition pour les médias visuels (séquences prolongées)
• MUS 6743 Design sonore et paysage sonore (en temps réel)
• MUS 6744 Design sonore et paysage sonore (en différé)
• MUS 6770 Thčmes en musicologie
• MUS 6900 Leçons particuličres I / Applied Music I
• MUS 6901 Leçons particuličres II / Applied Music II
• MUS 6902 Leçons particuličres III / Applied Music III
• MUS 6903 Leçons particuličres IV / Applied Music IV
• MUS 6904 Musique et affaires / The Business Music
• MUS 6905 Leçons orchestrales particuličres / Applied Orchestral Lessons
• MUS 69051 Leçons orchestrales particuličres (Partie 1 de 2) / Applied Orchestral Lessons (Part 1 of 2)
• MUS 69052 Leçons orchestrales particuličres (Partie 2 de 2) / Applied Orchestral Lessons (Part 2 of 2)
• MUS 6907 Leçons particuličres I pour diplôme d'études supérieures en interprétation / Applied Music I for Graduate Diploma in Performance
• MUS 6908 Leçons particuličres II pour diplôme d'études supérieures en interprétation / Applied Music II for Graduate Diploma in Performance
• MUS 6909 Interprétation orchestrale professionnelle / Professional Orchestral Performance
• MUS 69091 Interprétation orchestrale professionnelle (Partie 1 de 2) / Professional Orchestral Performance (Part 1 of 2)
• MUS 69092 Interprétation orchestrale professionnelle (Partie 2 de 2) / Professional Orchestral Performance (Part 2 of 2)
• MUS 6910 Récital du Diplôme d'études supérieures / Graduate Diploma Recital
• MUS 6911 Musique de chambre I / Chamber Music I
• MUS 69111 Musique de chambre I (Partie 1 de 2) / Chamber Music I (Part 1 of 2)
• MUS 69112 Musique de chambre I (Partie 2 de 2) / Chamber Music I (Part 2 of 2)
• MUS 6913 Musique de chambre II / Chamber Music II
• MUS 69131 Musique de chambre II (Partie 1 de 2) / Chamber Music II (Part 1 of 2)
• MUS 69132 Musique de chambre II (Partie 2 de 2) / Chamber Music II (Part 2 of 2)
• MUS 6914 Thčmes en interprétation vocale / Special Topic in Vocal Performances
• MUS 69141 Thčmes en interprétation vocale (Partie 1 de 2) / Special Topic in Vocal Performances (Part 1 of 2)
• MUS 69142 Thčmes en interprétation vocale (Partie 2 de 2) / Special Topic in Vocal Performances (Part 2 of 2)
• MUS 6915 Orchestre I / Orchestra I
• MUS 69151 Orchestre I (Partie 1 de 2) / Orchestra I (Part 1 of 2)
• MUS 69152 Orchestre I (Partie 2 de 2) / Orchestra I (Part 2 of 2)
• MUS 6916 Orchestre II / Orchestra II
• MUS 69161 Orchestre II (Partie 1 de 2) / Orchestra II (Part 1 of 2)
• MUS 69162 Orchestre II (Partie 2 de 2) / Orchestra II (Part 2 of 2)
• MUS 6917 Orchestre pour diplôme d'études supérieures en interprétation / Orchestra for Students in Graduate Diploma Performance
• MUS 69171 Orchestre pour diplôme d'études supérieures en interprétation (Partie 1 de 2) / Orchestra for Students in Graduate Diploma Performance (Part 1 of 2)
• MUS 69172 Orchestre pour diplôme d'études supérieures en interprétation (Partie 2 de 2) / Orchestra for Students in Graduate Diploma Performance (Part 2 of 2)
• MUS 6918 Étude du répertoire d'orchestre I / Study of Orchestral Repertoire I
• MUS 69181 Étude du répertoire d'orchestre I (Partie 1 de 2) / Study of Orchestral Repertoire I (Part 1 of 2)
• MUS 69182 Étude du répertoire d'orchestre I (Partie 2 de 2) / Study of Orchestral Repertoire I (Part 2 of 2)
• MUS 6919 Étude du répertoire d'orchestre II / Study of Orchestral Repertoire II
• MUS 69191 Étude du répertoire d'orchestre II (Partie 1 de 2) / Study of Orchestral Repertoire II (Part 1 of 2)
• MUS 69192 Étude du répertoire d'orchestre II (Partie 2 de 2) / Study of Orchestral Repertoire II (Part 2 of 2)
• MUS 6920 Musique de chambre pour diplôme d'études supérieures en interprétation / Chamber Music for Graduate Diploma in Performance
• MUS 69201 Musique de chambre pour diplôme d'études supérieures en interprétation (Partie 1 de 2) / Chamber Music for Graduate Diploma in Performance (Part 1 of 2)
• MUS 69202 Musique de chambre pour diplôme d'études supérieures en interprétation (Partie 2 de 2) / Chamber Music for Graduate Diploma in Performance (Part 2 of 2)
• MUS 6921 Interprétation du lied et de la mélodie pour diplôme d'études supérieures en interprétation / Art Song Interpretation for Graduate Diploma in Performance
• MUS 69211 Interprétation du lied et de la mélodie pour diplôme d'études sup. en interprétation (Partie 1 de 2) / Art Song Interpretation for Graduate Diploma in Performance (Part 1 of 2)
• MUS 69212 Interprétation du lied et de la mélodie pour diplôme d'études sup. en interprétation (Partie 2 de 2) / Art Song Interpretation for Graduate Diploma in Performance (Part 2 of 2)
• MUS 6922 Production d'opéra pour diplôme d'études supérieures en interprétation / Opera Production for Graduate Diploma in Performance
• MUS 69221 Production d'opéra pour diplôme d'études supérieures en interprétation (Partie 1 de 2) / Opera Production for Graduate Diploma in Performance (Part 1 of 2)
• MUS 69222 Production d'opéra pour diplôme d'études supérieures en interprétation (Partie 2 de 2) / Opera Production for Graduate Diploma in Performance (Part 2 of 2)
• MUS 6923 Harmonie / Wind Ensemble
• MUS 69231 Harmonie (Partie 1 de 2) / Wind Ensemble (Part 1 of 2)
• MUS 69232 Harmonie (Partie 2 de 2) / Wind Ensemble (Part 2 of 2)
• MUS 6926 Thčmes en composition musicale / Topics in Musical Composition
• MUS 6930 Séminaire de théorie et d'analyse / Seminar in Theory and Analysis
• MUS 6931 Thčmes en pédagogie de la musique / Topics in Musical Pedagogy
• MUS 6932 Thčmes en pédagogie du piano / Topics in Piano Pedagogy
• MUS 6935 Examen oral / Oral Examination
• MUS 6940 Méthodes danalyses de la musique et média / Analytic Methods for Music and Media
• MUS 6941 Composition pour les médias visuels (séquences courtes) / Composing for Visual Media (short forms)
• MUS 6942 Composition pour les médias visuels (séquences prolongées) / Composing for Visual Media (long forms)
• MUS 6943 Design sonore et paysage sonore (en temps réel) / Sound Design and Soundscaping (Real-time)
• MUS 6944 Design sonore et paysage sonore (en différé) / Sound Design and Soundscaping (Non-real-time)
• MUS 6950 Séminaire en musicologie / Seminar in Musicology
• MUS 6965 Production d'opéra I / Opera Production I
• MUS 69651 Production d'opération I (Partie 1 de 2) / Opera Production I (Part 1 of 2)
• MUS 69652 Production d'opération I (Partie 2 de 2) / Opera Production I (Part 2 of 2)
• MUS 6966 Production d'opéra II / Opera Production II
• MUS 69661 Production d'opération II (Partie 1 de 2) / Production d'opération II (Part 1 of 2)
• MUS 69662 Production d'opération II (Partie 2 de 2) / Production d'opération II (Part 2 of 2)
• MUS 6970 Chamber Music Repertoire
• MUS 69701 Chamber Music Repertoire (Part 1 of 2)
• MUS 69702 Chamber Music Repertoire (Part 2 of 2)
• MUS 6980 Leçons particuličres (Composition) I / Applied Music (Composition) I
• MUS 6981 Leçons particuličres (Composition) II / Applied Music (Composition) II
• MUS 6982 Leçons particuličres (Composition) III / Applied Music (Composition) III
• MUS 6983 Leçons particuličres (Composition) IV / Applied Music (Composition) IV
• MUS 6993 Thčmes en interprétation / Topics in Performance
• MUS 6994 Études individuelles en pédagogie de la musique / Independent Studies in Musical Pedagogy
• MUS 6995 Lectures dirigées dans le domaine de la pédagogie de la musique / Directed Readings in Musical Pedagogy
• MUS 6996 Étude individuelle en interprétation / Independent Studies in Performance
• MUS 6997 Lectures dirigées dans le domaine de théorie / Directed Readings in Theory
• MUS 6998 Lectures dirigées en musicologie / Directed Readings in Musicology
• MUS 7902 Proposition de thčse / Thesis proposition
• MUS 7980 Projet créatif majeur (Interprétation) / Major Creative Project (Performance)
• MUS 7981 Projet créatif majeur (Composition) / Major Creative Project (Composition)
• MUS 7993 Portfolio de composition / Composition Portfolio
• MUS 7994 Composition majeure / Major Composition
• MUS 7995 Soutenance du portfolio de composition / Composition Portfolio Defence
• MUS 7996 Récital I / Recital I
• MUS 7997 Récital II / Recital II
• MUS 7998 Soutenance de récital / Recital Defence
• MUS 8101 Doctoral Seminar in Music Studies Part 1
• MUS 8102 Doctoral Seminar in Music Studies Part 2
• MUS 9997 Projet de thčse / Thesis Proposal
• MUS 9998 Examen de synthčse / Comprehensive Exam