Program Description
The Graduate Certificate (Gr. Cert.) in Performance Choral Conducting offered by the Schulich School of Music is a course-based program that emphasizes hands-on and stimulating learning opportunities. Our comprehensive and innovative program offers a specialized and practical curriculum designed to equip students with advanced skills in conducting.
Unique Program Features
- The program is designed for choral conductors wishing to perfect their technical, pedagogical, and musical skills. This flexible program allows conductors to develop their craft while maintaining their professional activities;
- Learning activities include group tutorial instruction; concentrated podium time, interactions with world-class conductors, score study, and the development of rehearsal technique;
- Students benefit from access to the Marvin Duchow Performance Library resources and opportunities to observe rehearsal techniques of major Montreal ensembles (e.g., the Montreal Symphony Orchestra);
- The School houses several performance spaces, research & production laboratories, and two libraries with a vast collection of music resources. It is also home to the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Music Media and Technology (CIRMMT), an inter-institutional research centre containing six dedicated research labs and work spaces.
University-Level Admission Requirements
- An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
- English-language proficiency
Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.
Visit our Educational credentials and grade equivalencies and English language proficiency webpages for additional information.
Program Website
Graduate Certificate in Performance Choral Conducting website
Department Contact
Graduate Program graduateadmissions.music [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Graduate%20Certificate%20in%20Performance%20Choral%20Conducting) (email)
Available Intakes
Fall
Application Deadlines
| Intake | Applications Open | Application Deadline - International | Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | September 15 | December 1 | December 1 |
| WINTER | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SUMMER | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Note: Application deadlines are subject to change without notice. Please check the application portal for the most up-to-date information.