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Performance (Orchestral Instruments) Major (B.Mus.) at McGill University

McGill University, Canada

Programme overview

The Major in Performance (Orchestral Instruments) within the Bachelor of Music gives comprehensive training in the practical and theoretical elements of music. The major requires 91 credits, plus 34 credits of Foundation requirement for out-of-province students (125 credits total).

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

What you will study

Individual instruction, chamber music and small ensembles, and large ensembles such as the McGill Symphony Orchestra, Contemporary Music Ensemble and Wind Orchestra. Violin, viola and cello majors begin ensemble training with two terms of MUEN 565 String Quartet Seminar.

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