Music Performance: Orchestral Instruments

The Bachelor of Music (Orchestral Instruments) program is designed to train professional musicians at the highest level. You will be encouraged to reach your full potential as a performer through private lessons with renowned faculty, a dynamic small ensembles and chamber music program, and performing opportunities provided by the School's several large ensembles, including:

• McGill Symphony Orchestra,
• Wind Orchestra,
• Baroque Orchestra,
• Contemporary Music Ensemble,
• Opera McGill,
• as well as a vast array of choral and jazz ensembles

Accepted international credentials

Applicants are reviewed on their high school transcript with particular emphasis on yearly averages and results in prerequisite subjects (prerequisite subjects must have been completed during the last two years of high school).

Bologna-signatory countries

The Orchestral Instruments program is aimed to help you to pursue a career in orchestral performance. However, your courses in music theory, history, and professional skills will allow you to pursue many different career paths after graduation. You can even choose to pursue performance while holding other jobs related to music.

You could become a professional:

• Performer
• Songwriter
• Music theorist
• Music journalist
• Producer