MA/MS in Sound Recording (M.Mus.)

The Master of Music in Sound Recording is a non-thesis, course-based professional training program offered by the Schulich School of Music, modelled on the German Tonmeister tradition. It develops the skills required for careers in the music recording and media industries, with hands-on experience recording solo recitals, large-scale opera, symphonic repertoire, and jazz and popular idioms. Coursework covers recording techniques, microphones, and music technology through seminars and studio practice. The program has close ties with industry that support internship opportunities, and graduates work in recording studios worldwide and compete in creative and scientific international competitions. Facilities include performance spaces, research and production laboratories, and the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Music Media and Technology (CIRMMT). Admission requires an eligible Bachelor of Music degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0; other bachelor's degrees are not accepted. English-language proficiency is also required. The program admits students for the Fall intake only.