Edmonton,
AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Music in Edmonton Canada | University of Alberta
University of Alberta
|
Edmonton Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,406
(c. USD6,751.12)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Music Department offers a Master of Music (M.Mus.) degree with three specialized tracks: Choral Conducting, Composition, and Performance. The Performance specialization covers piano, vocal, string, and various other instruments, along with options in piano instruction and wind ensemble direction. These three M.Mus. programs emphasize hands-on training in musical performance, conducting, or composition, enabling students to deeply explore their chosen focus area. Ideal candidates will be accomplished performers or composers with proven excellence in their disciplines. The department provides graduate programs culminating in Master of Arts, Master of Music, Doctor of Music, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The MA and PhD programs encompass Musicology, Music Theory, Ethnomusicology, Popular Music, and cross-disciplinary music research. The MMus curriculum features concentrations in Performance (covering keyboard instruments, piano teaching, orchestral instruments, wind ensemble direction, and voice), Choral Conducting, and Composition. The DMus program is available for piano and organ performance, choral conducting, and composition, with potential consideration for other performance specialties on a case-by-case basis.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
For the MMus program the Department's minimum admission requirements are a BMus degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework. An audition, preferably in person, is required as part of the admission procedure for applicants to the MMus in Performance and in Choral Conducting. A portfolio of compositions (together with recordings if possible) is required for applicants to the MMus in Composition. Applicants must also submit the following
a current Curriculum Vitae
a Statement of Interest one or two pages summarizing their background in music and outlining future career goals
a brief summary of personal achievements outside of music (involvement in student government and the university community, involvement in professional societies and volunteerism)
three letters of reference. Referees should be knowledgeable about the applicant's academic and research potential and capabilities.
a minimum TOEFL score of 100 (internet-based) with at least 21 on each of the individual skill areas
a minimum overall band score of 7.0 on the IELTS with a minimum of 6.5 on each band
an equivalent score on a recognized English language examination.
a current Curriculum Vitae
a Statement of Interest one or two pages summarizing their background in music and outlining future career goals
a brief summary of personal achievements outside of music (involvement in student government and the university community, involvement in professional societies and volunteerism)
three letters of reference. Referees should be knowledgeable about the applicant's academic and research potential and capabilities.
a minimum TOEFL score of 100 (internet-based) with at least 21 on each of the individual skill areas
a minimum overall band score of 7.0 on the IELTS with a minimum of 6.5 on each band
an equivalent score on a recognized English language examination.
Tuition
CAD
9,406