Program Overview

Introduction to the Graduate Diploma in Music Performance

The Graduate Diploma in Music Performance is a postgraduate program designed for talented instrumentalists and singers who have already achieved a high level of technical and artistic competence. The program offers intensive and specialized training, focusing on the development of artistic practice to refine interpretive skills.

Program Structure

The program is offered in two delivery modes: on-campus and online. The online delivery mode is available only for instrumentalists. Typically, the program can be completed within one academic year (September to April). Students can enroll in the program at any time after completing a Bachelor of Music (BMus) or Master of Music (MMus). All students must satisfy the program requirements within a maximum of two years.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must hold a Bachelor of Music, a specialized Bachelor of Music, or an equivalent degree. The minimum average grade required for admission is 75% (B+). Additionally, applicants must pass an examination before a jury. Students must have a good spoken and written knowledge of either French or English and a passive knowledge of the second official language. According to university regulations, students can write their assignments and exams in the official language of their choice (French or English).

Program Requirements

The program requirements include 12 credits of core courses and 3 credits of optional courses.

Core Courses

• MUS 6907: Leçons particuličres I pour diplôme d'études supérieures en interprétation (Applied Music I for Graduate Diploma in Performance)
• MUS 6908: Ensemble de jazz (Jazz Ensemble)
• 3 credits of courses chosen from:
  • MUS 6909: Interprétation orchestrale professionnelle (Professional Orchestral Performance)
  • MUS 6910: Récital du Diplôme d'études supérieures (Graduate Diploma Recital)
• 3 credits of ensemble courses chosen from:
  • MUS 5902: Stage (Practicum)
  • MUS 6920: Musique de chambre pour diplôme d'études supérieures en interprétation (Chamber Music for Graduate Diploma in Performance)

Optional Courses

• 3 credits of graduate-level music courses (MUS) chosen by the student.

Research and Facilities

The University of Ottawa is one of the top 10 research universities in Canada, located in the heart of the nation's capital. The university focuses its research efforts in four priority areas:

• Canada and the world
• Health
• Cybersociety
• Molecular and environmental sciences

The Faculty of Arts is proud of its cutting-edge research and has created three types of research valorization activities: the Dean's Lecture Series, Treasures of the Library, and Encounters with Excellence. The faculty also features various research centers and institutes, including the Institute of Canadian and Indigenous Studies, the Institute for Science, Society and Policy, and the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute.

Course Offerings

A wide range of courses is 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 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 6907: Leçons particuličres I pour diplôme d'études supérieures en interprétation / Applied Music I for Graduate Diploma in Performance
• MUS 6908: Ensemble de jazz (Jazz Ensemble)
• MUS 6909: Interprétation orchestrale professionnelle / Professional Orchestral Performance
• MUS 6910: Récital du Diplôme d'études supérieures / Graduate Diploma Recital
• MUS 6911: Musique de chambre I / Chamber Music I
• MUS 6913: Musique de chambre II / Chamber Music II
• MUS 6914: Thčmes en interprétation vocale / Special Topic in Vocal Performances
• MUS 6915: Orchestre I / Orchestra I
• MUS 6916: Orchestre II / Orchestra II
• MUS 6917: Orchestre pour diplôme d'études supérieures en interprétation / Orchestra for Students in Graduate Diploma Performance
• MUS 6918: Étude du répertoire d'orchestre I / Study of Orchestral Repertoire I
• MUS 6919: Étude du répertoire d'orchestre II / Study of Orchestral Repertoire II
• MUS 6920: Musique de chambre pour diplôme d'études supérieures en interprétation / Chamber Music for Graduate Diploma in Performance
• 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 6922: Production d'opéra pour diplôme d'études supérieures en interprétation / Opera Production for Graduate Diploma in Performance
• MUS 6923: Harmonie / Wind Ensemble
• 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 6966: Production d'opéra II / Opera Production II
• 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

Duration of the Program

The program is typically completed within one academic year, but students have up to two years to satisfy all program requirements.

Research Areas and Installations

The University of Ottawa is a leading research institution, with a strong focus on interdisciplinary research. The Faculty of Arts features various research centers and institutes, providing students with access to state-of-the-art facilities and expertise.

Conclusion

The Graduate Diploma in Music Performance at the University of Ottawa offers a unique opportunity for talented musicians to refine their skills and achieve a high level of artistic competence. With its intensive and specialized training, the program prepares students for a successful career in music performance.