Program Overview

Program Overview

The Doctorate in Music, with a specialization in Orchestra Conducting, is a professional training program that aims to develop the student's autonomy in researching a personal musical approach within a repertoire ranging from Richard Strauss to the present day. This program offers the opportunity to establish connections between theoretical and practical aspects of music and to deepen written and oral skills.

Program Structure

• The program consists of 90 credits.
• It is offered on a full-time or part-time basis.
• The program does not require a thesis or a dissertation but instead focuses on the development of practical skills in orchestra conducting.

Admission Requirements

General Admission Criteria

To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the general admission requirements of the University's Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (section XI of the Academic Regulations).

Specific Requirements for the Doctorate in Music, Option in Orchestra Conducting

• Applicants must hold a Master's degree in Music (Orchestra Conducting) or an equivalent degree.
• They must demonstrate excellent communication skills and significant experience in conducting.
• A personal project of 5 pages related to interpretation in a specific repertoire must be submitted.
• Applicants will be invited for an instrumental audition (45 minutes) and an interview (30 minutes) to assess their knowledge in analysis and music history based on the presented repertoire.
• An examination in music analysis will be conducted at the time of admission, for which the candidate will receive two or three works six weeks in advance, one of which will be imposed for the exam. This test is mandatory and determines the conditions of admission and any additional courses or seminars in analysis that may be required for graduation.
• Applicants must have a sufficient knowledge of the French language to engage in the program. If necessary, additional French courses may be required.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees vary based on the student's residency status:

• Resident of Quebec: $2,183.05 per trimester (15 credits).
• Canadian non-resident of Quebec: $2,183.05 per trimester (15 credits), with potential exemptions.
• International student: $9,972.10 per trimester (15 credits).
• French or Belgian francophone student: $2,183.05 per trimester (15 credits), with potential exemptions.

Financial Aid

Various forms of financial aid are available, including scholarships offered by the Faculty of Music, graduate and postdoctoral scholarships, and exemptions from additional tuition fees for certain students.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Doctorate in Music, Option in Orchestra Conducting, can pursue careers as orchestra conductors or in related fields where advanced musical knowledge and conducting skills are required.

Additional Information

For more detailed information on the program, including the application process, tuition fees, and financial aid opportunities, please refer to the official university resources.