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Program Requirements
Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Drums, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Voice
The following program prerequisites may be assigned as additional required courses on the basis of transcript review:
MUHL 393 History of Jazz
MUJZ 440D1/MUJZ 440D2 Advanced Jazz Composition
MUJZ 461D1/MUJZ 461D2 Advanced Jazz Arranging
MUJZ 493 Jazz Performance Practice
Required Courses (12 credits)
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MUIN 626 Jazz Performance/Composition Tutorial 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Practical Instrument : Individual instruction in instrumental performance, jazz composition and arranging and jazz improvisation according to performing specialization.
Terms: Fall 2013
Instructors: McCann, Christopher; Gauthier, Michael; Bolduc, Remi; Dean, Kevin; Doxas, Dimitrios; Sullivan, Joseph Leo; Hurley, Brian Gerard; Walkington, Alec; Hollins, Fraser; Couture, Jocelyn; Amirault, Steve; Lee, Ranee Y; McLean, Allan Robert; White, Andre; Jarczyk, Jan; Clayton, Greg; Jimenez, Carlos Alberto; Johnston, Jeffrey E H (Fall)
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken MUPG 626
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MUIN 627 Jazz Performance/Composition Tutorial 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Practical Instrument : Individual instruction in instrumental performance, jazz composition and arranging and jazz improvisation according to performing specialization.
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: McCann, Christopher; Gauthier, Michael; Bolduc, Remi; Dean, Kevin; Doxas, Dimitrios; Sullivan, Joseph Leo; Walkington, Alec; Couture, Jocelyn; Amirault, Steve; Lee, Ranee Y; McLean, Allan Robert; Hollins, Fraser; Rager, Joshua; Clayton, Greg; Jarczyk, Jan; Jimenez, Carlos Alberto; Johnston, Jeffrey E H (Winter)
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken MUPG 627
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MUIN 628 Jazz Performance/Composition Tutorial 3 (3 credits)
Overview
Practical Instrument : Individual instruction in instrumental performance, jazz composition and arranging and jazz improvisation according to performing specialization, including work on various aspects of jazz artistry in preparation for recital requirements.
Terms: Fall 2013, Winter 2014
Instructors: Hollins, Fraser; Di Lauro, Ronald; White, Andre; Bolduc, Remi; Sullivan, Joseph Leo; Jarczyk, Jan; Tan, Anthony; McCann, Christopher; Bibace, Kenneth; Laing, David; Dean, Kevin (Fall) Hollins, Fraser; Bolduc, Remi; Di Lauro, Ronald; McCann, Christopher; Jarczyk, Jan; Dean, Kevin (Winter)
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken MUPG 628
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MUJZ 601 Jazz Pedagogy (3 credits)
Overview
Jazz Studies : A course designed to prepare students to teach jazz-related subjects at the university and professional level, with emphasis on ensemble direction and the instruction of improvisation, as well as course and curriculum development. Various pedagogical methods, philosophies, rehearsal techniques, and materials will be investigated.
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: Dean, Kevin (Winter)
3 hours
Complementary Courses (22 credits)
22 credits from one of the following options, A, B, or C:
Option A - Jazz Performance
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MUJZ 640 Jazz Composition & Arranging 1 (2 credits)
Overview
Jazz Studies : Analysis and application of a variety of jazz and 20th Century compositional and arranging techniques, including writing for small and medium size jazz ensembles.
Terms: Fall 2013
Instructors: Sullivan, Joseph Leo (Fall)
2 hours
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MUJZ 641 Jazz Composition & Arranging 2 (2 credits)
Overview
Jazz Studies : Students compose and arrange for a variety of instrumental combinations including large jazz ensembles of ten or more instruments.
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: Jarczyk, Jan (Winter)
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MUPG 651 Performance/Composition Recital Project (9 credits)
Overview
Performance : Thesis recital (Jazz repertoire, including compositions by the student) and programme notes.
Terms: Fall 2013, Winter 2014
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2013-2014 academic year.
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MUPG 659 Performance in Recording Media (9 credits)
Overview
Performance : The candidate must submit a 60-75 minute audio and/or video document of his or her performances, compiled from various media sources. This might include radio, television, and/or studio recordings. All of the music must be composed and arranged by the candidate.
Terms: Fall 2013, Winter 2014
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Option B - Jazz Composition and Arranging
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MUJZ 640 Jazz Composition & Arranging 1 (2 credits)
Overview
Jazz Studies : Analysis and application of a variety of jazz and 20th Century compositional and arranging techniques, including writing for small and medium size jazz ensembles.
Terms: Fall 2013
Instructors: Sullivan, Joseph Leo (Fall)
2 hours
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MUJZ 641 Jazz Composition & Arranging 2 (2 credits)
Overview
Jazz Studies : Students compose and arrange for a variety of instrumental combinations including large jazz ensembles of ten or more instruments.
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: Jarczyk, Jan (Winter)
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MUPG 652 Jazz Ensemble Recital Project (9 credits)
Overview
Performance : A 60-75 minute recital presenting a repertoire of either original compositions and arrangements or previously composed jazz literature (depending upon stream), at least half of which must be for a large ensemble. Programme notes must be provided.
Terms: Fall 2013, Winter 2014
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Restriction: Open to students in the B and C streams of the Jazz Performance option only.
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MUPG 659 Performance in Recording Media (9 credits)
Overview
Performance : The candidate must submit a 60-75 minute audio and/or video document of his or her performances, compiled from various media sources. This might include radio, television, and/or studio recordings. All of the music must be composed and arranged by the candidate.
Terms: Fall 2013, Winter 2014
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Option C - Jazz Orchestra
4 credits from:
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MUJZ 640 Jazz Composition & Arranging 1 (2 credits)
Overview
Jazz Studies : Analysis and application of a variety of jazz and 20th Century compositional and arranging techniques, including writing for small and medium size jazz ensembles.
Terms: Fall 2013
Instructors: Sullivan, Joseph Leo (Fall)
2 hours
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MUJZ 641 Jazz Composition & Arranging 2 (2 credits)
Overview
Jazz Studies : Students compose and arrange for a variety of instrumental combinations including large jazz ensembles of ten or more instruments.
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: Jarczyk, Jan (Winter)
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MUJZ 644 Jazz Repertoire Project 1 (2 credits)
Overview
Jazz Studies : Students investigate an approved area of jazz orchestral repertoire, under the supervision of a full-time faculty member.
Terms: Fall 2013
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2013-2014 academic year.
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MUJZ 645 Jazz Repertoire Project 2 (2 credits)
Overview
Jazz Studies : Jazz repertoire for any ensemble format may be explored.
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Prerequisite: MUJZ 644.
and 18 credits from:
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MUPG 651 Performance/Composition Recital Project (9 credits)
Overview
Performance : Thesis recital (Jazz repertoire, including compositions by the student) and programme notes.
Terms: Fall 2013, Winter 2014
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2013-2014 academic year.
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MUPG 652 Jazz Ensemble Recital Project (9 credits)
Overview
Performance : A 60-75 minute recital presenting a repertoire of either original compositions and arrangements or previously composed jazz literature (depending upon stream), at least half of which must be for a large ensemble. Programme notes must be provided.
Terms: Fall 2013, Winter 2014
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Restriction: Open to students in the B and C streams of the Jazz Performance option only.
Elective Courses (11 credits)
5 credits of ensemble courses with the prefix MUEN (4 credits must be in JAZZ related ensembles)
6 credits from one of the following options, A, B, or C:
Option A - Jazz Performance
One 3-credit graduate seminar at the 600 level approved by the Department.
And
3 credits of ensemble courses with the prefix MUEN.
Option B - Jazz Composition and Arranging:
Two 3-credit graduate seminars at the 600 level approved by the Department.
Option C - Jazz Orchestral:
One 3-credit graduate seminar at the 600 level approved by the Department.
And
3 credits of ensemble courses with the prefix MUEN.
Schulich School of Music—2013-2014 (last updated Aug. 21, 2013) (disclaimer)
