Overview

A broad range of seminars explore performance practice in the broader humanistic and scientific contexts of music, while encouraging the critical thinking and the fertile exchange of ideas that promote new ways of engaging with music. The artistic research may assume a variety of forms from the study of scores, works, and contextual influences through the analysis of performance itself and the creation of new works.

What you'll study

This Music - Performance Studies program from McGill University is for the inspired artist/scholar interested in expanding horizons.

Two performance (recital/recording) projects extend repertoire interests. Comprehensive examinations develop credentials in three areas of expertise in preparation for teaching careers, while articulating the background and critical issues surrounding students’ thesis work. The latter consists of a lecture/recital and a paper (including a recording of the recital).

This artistic research may assume a variety of forms from the study of scores, works, and contextual influences through the analysis of performance itself and the creation of new works. A broad range of seminars explore performance practice in the broader humanistic and scientific contexts of music, while encouraging the critical thinking and the fertile exchange of ideas that promote new ways of engaging with music.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Doctoral Recital
Comprehensive Examinations
Performance Doctoral Colloquium
Research Methods in Music
D.Mus. Performance Tutorial
Doctoral Repertoire Coaching

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Fall deadlines : June 21 (national); January 15 (international);

Winter deadlines: November 10 (national); August 1 (international);

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Music Music Performance View 16 other PhDs in Music in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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86

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Other requirements

General requirements

A master's degree in music performance, or its equivalent, from a university recognized by McGill.
A cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.0 out of a possible 4.0, or a grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 out of 4.0 in your last two years of full-time studies.
Proficiency in English, the primary language of instruction at McGill.
Transcripts from each college/university-level institution that you have attended.
Two letters of recommendation (if you are currently a McGill student, you are exempt).
Personal statement
Research proposal
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Thesis summary/abstract
Your supervisor preference
Conducting Applicants: repertoire conducted during the past four years
Jazz Applicants: A list of 25-30 standard jazz tunes from your performing repertoire
All Other Applicants: repertoire worked on during the past four years

Tuition Fee

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International

17708 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8854 CAD per semester during 48 months.
National

2880 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1440 CAD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Montréal

1074 - 1759 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

McGill University is committed to provide financial support for graduate education. Through Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) and other academic units, McGill is working to increase the number of student fellowships and scholarships, exploring new avenues for student support, and making it easier to disburse existing funds. Our competitive funding support offers, coupled with Montreal’s low cost of living, makes graduate studies at McGill a wise educational investment.

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