Overview

The Master of Music Studies (performance) is designed to extend candidates' technical mastery of their instrument or voice while deepening their knowledge of repertoire and performance practice. The program may be taken in any of the Conservatorium's instrumental areas, including voice, orchestral and solo instruments, early music and jazz.

Course structures

The required units of study for this award indicate the practical focus placed on performance as both a soloist and member of a musical ensemble.

Candidature for the Master of Music Studies (Performance) includes recitals, participation in conducted ensembles and chamber groups and attendance at required seminars. The program of study culminates in a public performance given in PERF5621 Graduate Recital 2.

Collaborative Piano and Repetiteur principal study areas

Collaborative Piano principal study is designed to provide high-quality experience in accompaniment for those students who have begun to work towards a career as a collaborative pianist. Students gain experience in chamber music, instrumental duo, vocal accompaniment, choral accompaniment and orchestral keyboard, with a wide range of repertoire studied.

Students auditioning for the Collaborative Piano principal study are expected to demonstrate ability and experience in accompanying and ensemble playing, some familiarity with standard keyboard and instrumental literature, as well as proficiency in sight reading.

The Repetiteur principal study allows accomplished pianists to develop the knowledge and skills which professional opera companies require of repetiteurs: repertoire, score reading, languages, vocal coaching, and where appropriate work with singers and producers in opera encounters and production as part of the ensemble program.
Students auditioning for Repetiteur principal study are expected to demonstrate solo performance and accompaniment skills, vocal coaching ability, and show an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a repetiteur.