Program Overview

Program Overview

The Majeure en musiques, histoire et sociťtťs is an interdisciplinary program that explores the phenomenon of music, its past, and its present. This program provides students with fundamental knowledge about music and its relationship to other fields of knowledge. It also introduces students to methodological and conceptual tools that enable them to connect music to other areas of study.

Program Structure

• The program consists of 60 credits.
• It is offered on a full-time and part-time basis.
• Courses are available during the day and evening.

Required Courses

The following are some of the required courses for the program:

• MTE 2210: Analyse musicale 1
• MTE 2211: Analyse musicale 2
• MUL 1132: Mťthodologie en musique
• MUL 1134: Introduction ŗ la musicologie
• MUL 1245: Esthťtique musicale
• MUL 3314: Introduction ŗ l'ethnomusicologie
• MUL 3334: Introduction ŗ la sociomusicologie
• MUS 1004: SolfŤge et dictťe 1
• MUS 1005: SolfŤge et dictťe 2

Optional Courses

Some of the optional courses for the program include:

• MUL 1101: Histoire gťnťrale de la musique 1
• MUL 1102: Histoire gťnťrale de la musique 2
• MUL 1105: Histoire de la musique baroque
• MUL 1106: Histoire de la musique classique
• MUL 1107: Histoire de la musique romantique
• MUL 1115: Histoire de la musique du Moyen-¬ge ŗ la Renaissance
• MUL 1116: Histoire de la musique moderne
• MUL 1117: Histoire de la musique contemporaine

Admission Requirements

• The program has an unlimited capacity.
• To be eligible, applicants must have a diploma of college studies (DEC) awarded by the Quebec Ministry of Education or equivalent.
• Applicants must also pass the placement tests in solfŤge and dictation, music theory, analysis, and writing, as well as submit a letter of presentation.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees vary depending on the student's status:

• Resident of Quebec: $2,177.05 per trimester (15 credits)
• Canadian non-resident of Quebec: $5,387.20 per trimester (15 credits)
• International student: $15,602.05 per trimester (15 credits)
• French or Belgian francophone student: $5,387.20 per trimester (15 credits)

Career Prospects

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in various fields, including:

• Agent d'information
• Sociologue
• Musicologist
• Music teacher
• Music critic
• Arts administrator

Research Areas

The program covers a wide range of research areas, including:

• Music history
• Music theory
• Ethnomusicology
• Sociomusicology
• Music aesthetics
• Music education

Faculty and Resources

The program is offered by the Faculty of Music, which has a renowned faculty and state-of-the-art facilities, including concert halls, studios, and libraries. The faculty is committed to providing students with a comprehensive education in music and its related fields.