Overview

Focusing on the practical study of the Performance concentration at the University of Alberta, conducting or composition, our three M.Mus. programs allow students to delve into the concentration of their choice.

The programme

Interested applicants will be highly qualified performers and/or composers who have demonstrated a high level of achievement in their fields.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bibliography and Methods of Research

Choral Conducting

Seminar in Choral Literature

Choral Conducting

Choral Ensemble

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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120

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90

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PTE Academic

81

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edmonton, Canada

Disciplines

Music Music Performance View 9 other Masters in Music Performance in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

81

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A BMus degree with an average of 3.0 in the last two years of undergraduate, or graduate work at the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. In the case of the MA, an Honors BA or equivalent is acceptable in place of the BMus

A Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The GPA calculation will be determined from the most recent 2 years (or 60 credits) of course work

Please ensure you meet the minimum requirements from other countries as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR) before applying

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

10519 CAD / year

≈ 10519 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4924 CAD / year

≈ 4924 CAD / year

Living costs

Edmonton

Canada

1201 - 1992 CAD / month

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

Funding

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Overview

The programme

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Edmonton

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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