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Composition Major (B.Mus.) at McGill University

McGill University, Canada

Programme overview

A 124-credit Bachelor of Music major giving a grounding in classical music composition for instruments and voices, with or without electronics.

Faculty: Schulich School of Music  |  Department: Music Research  |  Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

What you will study

Lecture courses and tutorials, private composition lessons in third and fourth years, music theory and music history; free electives allow a minor.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum grade of B- is required in courses given by the Composition Area.

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