MA/MS in Performance: Orchestral Instruments, Guitar (M.Mus.)

The Master of Music (M.Mus.) in Performance: Orchestral Instruments, Guitar is a thesis-based program offered by the Schulich School of Music. It trains students on orchestral instruments or classical guitar, combining performance study with literature review and academic writing, and prepares graduates for further study or professional performance careers. Students take part in ensembles that include two full orchestras (the McGill Symphony Orchestra and the McGill Sinfonetta), an opera orchestra, a baroque orchestra, a contemporary music ensemble, a wind symphony, a guitar ensemble, and chamber music groups. Faculty include concertmasters and principal players from Canadian orchestras and ensemble conductors. The Schulich School of Music has performance spaces, research and production laboratories, and two libraries with music resources. Admission requires an eligible bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and English-language proficiency. The program admits students in the Fall term, with an application deadline of December 1 for both international and domestic applicants.