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The Licentiate in Music (L.Mus.) Major Performance Jazz is a 100-credit program with options in various instruments.
Special Requirements:
1. Continuation in the program requires that a grade of A- be maintained in practical instruction/exams and ensembles.
2. Candidates must take the L.Mus. Jazz Performance 1 Examination at the end of their first year of study and the L.Mus. Jazz Performance 2 and 3 Examinations in each of the next two years if they hope to complete the program in the normal length of time.
All of the following courses:
Practical Instrument : Practical instruction in an instrument or voice.
Terms: Fall 2013
Instructors: Sylvan, Sanford; Kolomyjec, Joanne; Kutan, Aline; Derome, Denys; Lambert, Michel; Huang, Yai-Yun; Marandola, Fabrice; Swartz, Jennifer; Lupien, Denise; Fewer, Mark; Algie, Stephen; Lee, Ranee Y; Couture, Jocelyn; Popescu, Maria; Desgagne, Alain; Miller, Dennis; Hashimoto, Kyoko; Sullivan, Joseph Leo; Jarczyk, Jan; Merkelo, Paul A; Clayton, Greg; Amirault, Steve; Devuyst, Russell; Richer, Patrice; Bourget, Daniele; Purdy, Winston; Roy, Andre J; Knox, Hank (Fall)
1 hour
Prerequisite: Admission to the L.Mus. program by audition
Practical Instrument : Practical instruction in an instrument or voice.
Terms: Fall 2013, Winter 2014
Instructors: Knox, Hank (Fall) Marandola, Fabrice; Swartz, Jennifer; Lupien, Denise; Fewer, Mark; Algie, Stephen; Lee, Ranee Y; Couture, Jocelyn; Popescu, Maria; Desgagne, Alain; Miller, Dennis; Hashimoto, Kyoko; Sullivan, Joseph Leo; Amirault, Steve; Merkelo, Paul A; Clayton, Greg; Devuyst, Russell; Richer, Patrice; Jarczyk, Jan; Bourget, Daniele; Purdy, Winston; Roy, Andre J; Knox, Hank; Sylvan, Sanford; Kolomyjec, Joanne; Kutan, Aline; Derome, Denys; Lambert, Michel (Winter)
1 hour
Prerequisite: MUIN 250
Practical Instrument : Assessment of student progress.
Terms: Fall 2013, Winter 2014
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Note: Complete descriptions are to be found under Examinations and Goals in Practical Subjects in the Music Chapter of the University Calendar.
Practical Instrument : Practical instruction in an instrument or voice.
Terms: Fall 2013, Winter 2014
Instructors: Roy, Andre J; Swartz, Jennifer; Fewer, Mark; Popescu, Maria; Jarczyk, Jan; Couture, Jocelyn; Purdy, Winston; McCann, Christopher; Desgagne, Alain; Crowley, Robert (Fall) Knox, Hank (Winter)
1 hour
Prerequisite: MUIN 251
Practical Instrument : Practical instruction in an instrument or voice.
Terms: Fall 2013, Winter 2014
Instructors: Knox, Hank (Fall) Roy, Andre J; Swartz, Jennifer; Fewer, Mark; Popescu, Maria; Johnston, Jeffrey E H; Purdy, Winston; Desgagne, Alain; Crowley, Robert (Winter)
1 hour
Prerequisite: MUIN 350
Practical Instrument : Assessment of student progress.
Terms: Fall 2013, Winter 2014
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Note: Complete descriptions are to be found under Examinations and Goals in Practical Subjects in the Music Chapter of the University Calendar.
Practical Instrument : Practical instruction in an instrument or voice.
Terms: Fall 2013, Winter 2014
Instructors: Levesque, Stephane; Forget, Normand; Swartz, Jennifer; Purdy, Winston (Fall) Knox, Hank (Winter)
1 hour
Prerequisite: MUIN 351
Practical Instrument : Practical instruction in an instrument or voice.
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: Forget, Normand; Swartz, Jennifer; Purdy, Winston; Levesque, Stephane (Winter)
1 hour
Prerequisite: MUIN 450
Practical Instrument : Assessment of student progress.
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Note: Complete descriptions are to be found under Examinations and Goals in Practical Subjects in the Music Chapter of the University Calendar.
Large Ensemble Training – during every term of enrolment as a full-time or part-time student.
18 credits selected as follows:
12 credits from:
Ensemble : Vocal workshop for jazz musicians.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Ensemble : An ensemble of 8 to 12 voices specializing in early music. N.B. This ensemble may substitute as a Basic Ensemble in programs that specify Choral Ensemble, with Departmental approval.
Terms: Fall 2013, Winter 2014
Instructors: Kinslow, Valerie (Fall) Kinslow, Valerie (Winter)
4 hours
Prerequisite: Audition.
Ensemble : Open to singers and instrumentalists, this ensemble specializes in chamber music primarily of the Baroque era.
Terms: Fall 2013, Winter 2014
Instructors: Fewer, Mark; Weman Eriksson, Lena (Fall) Eriksson, Erik; Weman Eriksson, Lena (Winter)
Ensemble : An ensemble of 16 voices performing challenging repertoire from the Renaissance to the present day. Since the expectation is a level of performance equivalent to a professional chamber ensemble, singers wishing to join this group should have had considerable ensemble experience, and advanced vocal and sight-reading skills.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2013-2014 academic year.
4 hours
Prerequisite: Audition.
Note: May be taken instead of Choral Ensemble.
Ensemble : Large ensemble for wind instruments.
Terms: Fall 2013, Winter 2014
Instructors: Dunn, Andrew; Cazes, Alain (Fall) Dunn, Andrew; Cazes, Alain (Winter)
4-6 hours
Prerequisite: Audition
Ensemble : This ensemble will deal with the extensive repertoire of music which exists for small jazz orchestra (9-13 instruments).
Terms: Fall 2013, Winter 2014
Instructors: Mahar, William V; Trottier, Jean-Nicolas (Fall) Trottier, Jean-Nicolas; Mahar, William V (Winter)
Restriction: Open to Jazz Performance students only.
Ensemble : Students enrolling in Choral Ensembles will be assigned to one of the above groups.
Terms: Fall 2013, Winter 2014
Instructors: Hansen, Patrick; Ouimet, Francois (Fall) Hansen, Patrick; Schubert, Peter N; Ouimet, Francois (Winter)
4 hours
Prerequisite: Audition.
Section 001 Chamber Singers: a group of approximately 24 mixed voices which explores the a cappella repertoire of all periods as well as works with chamber accompaniment.
Section 002 Concert Choir: an ensemble of approximately 60 voices (S.A.T.B.) which performs the repertoire from all periods appropriate to a group of this size.
Section 003 University Chorus: a mixed chorus of approximately 100 which performs a variety of choral material including both traditional and popular selections.
Section 004 Women's Chorale: an ensemble of approximately 40 women stressing the fundamentals of singing and ensemble participation.
Ensemble : Ensemble for contemporary music - instruments and voice.
Terms: Fall 2013, Winter 2014
Instructors: Bourgogne, Guillaume; Gort, Cristian (Fall) Bourgogne, Guillaume; Gort, Cristian (Winter)
4 hours
Prerequisite: Audition.
Ensemble : Ensemble for jazz - instruments and voice.
Terms: Fall 2013, Winter 2014
Instructors: Sullivan, Joseph Leo; Di Lauro, Ronald; French, Alexis (Fall) King, Andrew; Di Lauro, Ronald; Bellemare, David (Winter)
3-4 hours
Prerequisite: Audition.
Ensemble : Ensemble for orchestral instruments.
Terms: Fall 2013, Winter 2014, Summer 2014
Instructors: Hauser, Rudolf-Alexius (Fall) Hauser, Rudolf-Alexius (Winter)
6 - 7 hours
Prerequisite: Audition.
6 credits, select Jazz Combo Training - during every term of enrolment as a full-time or part-time student. MUEN 570 Jazz Combo (1 credit x 6 semesters).
Ensemble : A Jazz Improvisation Ensemble of approximately 4 to 9 players.
Terms: Fall 2013, Winter 2014
Instructors: Kennedy, Donald Leyland; Rager, Joshua; Rushka, Paul; Johnston, Jeffrey E H; Laing, David; Gauthier, Michael; Grott, David; Bibace, Kenneth; Doxas, Chester; Lozano, Francisco J; Hollins, Fraser; McCann, Christopher; Jensen, Christine (Fall) Kennedy, Donald Leyland; Doxas, Dimitrios; Doxas, Chester; Grott, David; Gauthier, Michael; Hollins, Fraser; Laing, David; McCann, Christopher; Jimenez, Carlos Alberto; Gossage, David Mark; Hove, Erik Anthony (Winter)
1 hour
Prerequisite: Audition.
30 credits selected as follows:
12 credits of Theory
12 credits of Improvisation/Musicianship
6 credits of History
Jazz Studies : Introduction to concepts and techniques commonly used in jazz arranging. Notation, calligraphy and score preparation are discussed; including study of classical and contemporary scores by prominent jazz arrangers.
Terms: Fall 2013, Winter 2014
Instructors: Rager, Joshua; Kennedy, Donald Leyland (Fall) Rager, Joshua (Winter)
Corequisite: MUJZ 223.
Restriction: Open only to Jazz Performance Majors. Not open to students who have taken MUJZ 261D1/D2.
Jazz Studies : Consolidation of knowledge of basic concepts and techniques used in jazz arranging.
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: Rager, Joshua; Kennedy, Donald Leyland (Winter)
Prerequisite: MUJZ 260.
Corequisite: MUJZ 224.
Restriction: Open only to Jazz Performance Majors. Not open to students who have taken MUJZ 261D1/D2.
Jazz Studies : Jazz composition based on the stylistic concepts of leading jazz composers. Development of a personal and creative compositional style and of control of factors such as: rhythmic, harmonic, and melodic continuity, vertical modal, and linear modal harmony, polychordal techniques, and non-functional harmonic concepts.
Terms: Fall 2013
Instructors: Trottier, Jean-Nicolas; Dean, Kevin (Fall)
Restriction: Open only to Jazz Performance Majors. Not open to students who have taken MUJZ 340D1/D2.
Jazz Studies : A continuation of development of a personal and creative jazz compositional style.
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: Trottier, Jean-Nicolas; Dean, Kevin (Winter)
Restriction: Open only to Jazz Performance Majors. Not open to students who have taken MUJZ 340D1/D2.
Jazz Studies : Basic improvisational concepts with emphasis on time feel, phrasing, articulation, melodic development, voice leading, harmonic control and stylistic nuance. Memorization and aural recognition of standard jazz repertoire also stressed. The aural tradition of the music is emphasized through rhythmic/melodic dictation.
Terms: Fall 2013
Instructors: Clayton, Greg; Walkington, Alec (Fall)
3 hours
Prerequisite: none.
Restriction: Open only to Jazz Performance Majors
Jazz Studies : Continuation of Jazz Improvisation/Musicianship MUJZ 223.
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: Clayton, Greg; Walkington, Alec (Winter)
3 hours
Prerequisite: MUJZ 223.
Restriction: Open only to Jazz Performance Majors
Jazz Studies : Refinement of improvisational concepts in conjunction with ear training, leading towards the establishment of a personal style of playing. Complex forms and harmonies, and contemporary techniques. Memorization of large and varied repertoire is stressed. The ability to identify, transcribe and perform various melodies, rhythms, and complex harmonies by ear will be stressed.
Terms: Fall 2013
Instructors: Hollins, Fraser; Bolduc, Remi (Fall)
Jazz Studies : Continuation of Jazz Improvisation/Musicianship MUJZ 423.
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: White, Andre; Bolduc, Remi; Rushka, Paul (Winter)
3 hours
Prerequisite: MUJZ 423.
Restriction: Open only to Jazz Performance Majors
Jazz Studies : An introductory study of the principal recordings, artists and musical trends in jazz from its origins to the present day.
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: White, Andre; Laing, David (Winter)
3 hours
Jazz Studies : An in-depth exploration of the performance practice of leading jazz figures, primarily through the study of solo transcriptions. Comparative study of conceptual differences in time feel, ornamentation, tone quality, articulation and harmonic and melodic approach. Detailed study of major rhythm sections and their interaction with soloists.
Terms: Fall 2013, Winter 2014
Instructors: Dean, Kevin (Fall) Dean, Kevin (Winter)
4 credits from the following:
Note: Students select EITHER MUJZ 440D1 and MUJZ 440D2 OR MUJZ 461D1 and MUJZ 461D2.
Jazz Studies : A continuation of MUJZ 340. This course will emphasize and facilitate the development of a personal and creative compositional style. Jazz aesthetics will be emphasized and explored in greater depth.
Terms: Fall 2013
Instructors: Jarczyk, Jan (Fall)
Prerequisite: MUJZ 340D1/D2, or MUJZ 340 and MUJZ 341
Corequisite: MUJZ 423
Restriction: Open only to Jazz Performance Majors
Students must register for both MUJZ 440D1 and MUJZ 440D2.
No credit will be given for this course unless both MUJZ 440D1 and MUJZ 440D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
MUJZ 440D1 and MUJZ 440D2 together are equivalent to MUJZ 440
Jazz Studies : See MUJZ 440D1 for course description.
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: Jarczyk, Jan (Winter)
Prerequisite: MUJZ 440D1
No credit will be given for this course unless both MUJZ 440D1 and MUJZ 440D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
MUJZ 440D1 and MUJZ 440D2 together are equivalent to MUJZ 440
Jazz Studies : This course introduces advanced concepts in jazz writing by examining scores by historically-important jazz composers/arrangers, as well as contemporary masters. Student writing, including expanded combo, big band, and small group string projects, is geared toward public performance by ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ jazz ensembles and combos.
Terms: Fall 2013
Instructors: Trottier, Jean-Nicolas (Fall)
2 hours
Prerequisites: MUJZ 340D1/D2 or both MUJZ 340 and MUJZ 341, and MUJZ 261 OR permission of instructor.
Corequisite: MUJZ 423.
Restriction: Open only to Jazz Performance Majors
Students must register for both MUJZ 461D1 and MUJZ 461D2.
No credit will be given for this course unless both MUJZ 461D1 and MUJZ 461D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
Jazz Studies : See MUJZ 461D1 for course description.
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: Trottier, Jean-Nicolas (Winter)
Prerequisite: MUJZ 461D1
No credit will be given for this course unless both MUJZ 461D1 and MUJZ 461D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms