The Schulich School of Music is Canada’s leading music school and ranked 5th in North America for performing arts. We offer one of the most comprehensive and inspiring music educations in the world, uniting exceptional performance training with cutting-edge research in an inclusive, dynamic environment.
Located in Montréal, Québec—Canada’s cultural capital—Schulich is recognized internationally as a leader in music performance, research, technology, and education. Instruction is in English, and tuition is notably more affordable than at many U.S. schools, making Schulich an accessible choice for students from around the globe.
Schulich is the only school in the Americas with an Applied Performance Science Hub, dedicated to optimizing artistic performance and resilience. Musicians’ Wellness is a priority, ensuring that students not only thrive musically but also develop healthy, sustainable careers.
Undergraduate Majors (B.Mus.)
· Early Music Performance (instrumental or vocal)
· Jazz Performance (instrumental or vocal)
· Orchestral Instruments Performance
· Organ Performance
· Piano Performance
· Voice Performance
· Composition
· Music History
· Music Theory
· Music Studies
Students can also broaden their studies through McGill’s extensive course offerings, with opportunities to pursue minors, double majors, or dual degrees.
Graduate Majors (M.Mus. & D.Mus.)
Performance (Classical Instruments and Voice, Jazz, Early Music)
Composition
Applied Performance Science
Music Education
Musicology
Music Technology
Music Theory
Sound Recording
With 800+ students, 200+ faculty, and countless ensembles and performance opportunities, Schulich is alive with music. Our students and alumni perform with leading opera companies, orchestras, and ensembles, and they shape the future of music education, research, and innovation around the world.