Search all research fields for members of the teaching staffThe professors included in the list below are members of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. This means that they are authorized to supervise or co-supervise theses. A complete list of the faculty and staff members associated with the program can be found at http://www.music.uottawa.ca
MERKLEY, Paul, Full Professor
Medieval and Renaissance music; film music; 20th century music; history of music theory; religion and music; medieval studies; patronage of music; the business of music
Candidates are required to have one of the following: a BMus; a four-year honours baccalaureate in music; an equivalent degree, or diploma. A 75 per cent (B+) average is required for the undergraduate degree or diploma. In addition, applicants must pass an audition. Students must understand, speak and write either English or French fluently. In addition, they must have a passive knowledge of Canada's other official language, French or English. According to university regulations, students can write their papers and exams in the official language of their choice (either English or French).
A maximum of three credits in equivalencies or advanced standing may be granted. To be eligible, the credits in question must not have counted towards the requirements of a previous diploma or degree. Candidates who have already successfully completed some of the compulsory credits may be allowed to replace those credits with elective credits. For details, consult section B.2.7. of the general regulations of the FGPS.
Transfer from Graduate Diploma to Master’s
Students registered in the graduate diploma program can request to transfer to the master of music (MMus) or the master ès arts in music (MA(Mus)) in accordance with section A.7.1 of the general regulations of the FGPS.
The requirements of the Diploma in Orchestral Studies are as follows: 9 credits of core courses and 6 credits of electives.
Core courses (9 credits) :MUS6909 INTERPRÉTATION ORCHESTRALE PROFESSIONNELLE / PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRAL PERFORMANCE (3cr.)
MUS6905 LEÇONS ORCHESTRALES PARTICULIÈRES / APPLIED ORCHESTRAL LESSONS (3cr.)
MUS5902 STAGE EXTERNE / EXTERNAL PRACTICUM (3cr.)
Optional courses (6 credits) to be chosen from the following:MUS6904 MUSIQUE ET AFFAIRES / THE BUSINESS OF MUSIC (3cr.)
MUS6970 RÉPERTOIRE DE MUSIQUE DE CHAMBRE / CHAMBER MUSIC REPERTOIRE (3cr.)
MUS6990 SÉMINAIRE SUR LES TECHNIQUES D'INTERPRÉTATION / SEMINAR IN PERFORMANCE PRACTICE (3cr.)
MUS6991 INTERPRÉTATION COMPARÉE / COMPARATIVE INTERPRETATION (3cr.)
MUS6993 THÈMES EN INTERPRÉTATION / TOPICS IN PERFORMANCE (3cr.)
MUS6996 ÉTUDE INDIVIDUELLE EN INTERPRÉTATION / INDEPENDENT STUDIES IN PERFORMANCE (3cr.)
Duration of the ProgramThe requirements of the diploma are usually fulfilled within three years of initial registration to the program.
Minimum StandardsThe passing grade in all courses is C+ and students who fail two courses (six credits) must withdraw.
MUS5902 STAGE EXTERNE / EXTERNAL PRACTICUM (3cr.)
Stage dirigé permettant aux étudiantes et aux étudiants de mettre en pratique leurs connaissances et leur expertise, normalement dans un cadre extérieur à l'université. Rédaction d'un rapport évalué par leurs professeurs superviseurs. Noté : S/NS. Préalables : Permission du professeur superviseur de l'étudiant et du directeur des études supérieures; disponibilité d'un stage jugé convenable par le Département de musique. / A supervised practicum designed to allow students to put their knowledge and developing expertise to work in a setting normally outside the university. Students will be required to submit a written report that will be evaluated by the student's supervisors. Graded: S/NS. Prerequisites: Permission of the student's supervisor and director of Graduate studies; availability of a placement deemed suitable by the Department of Music.
MUS6904 MUSIQUE ET AFFAIRES / THE BUSINESS OF MUSIC (3cr.)
Étude d'institutions et d'entreprises contemporaines professionnelles rattachées à la gestion d'une carrière de musicien professionnel. / The study of present-day institutions and industries connected to the performance of music and aspects of professional preparation, organization, and presentation.
MUS6905 LEÇONS ORCHESTRALES PARTICULIÈRES / APPLIED ORCHESTRAL LESSONS (3cr.)
Leçons particulières à l'instrument réparties sur deux sessions. Noté : S/NS. / Private lessons on the student's instrument offered over two sessions. Graded: S/NS.
MUS6909 INTERPRÉTATION ORCHESTRALE PROFESSIONNELLE / PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRAL PERFORMANCE (3cr.)
Étude et interprétation devant jury d'extraits orchestraux selon l'instrument. Étude stylistique et pratique du répertoire et des traditions d'interprétation. Perfectionnement des techniques d'interprétation. Préparation physique et mentale pour l'interprétation orchestrale et les auditions. / Study and juried performance of orchestral excerpts according to instrument. Stylistic and common-pratice study of repertoire and performance traditions. Advanced of performance techniques. Physical and mental preparation for orchestral performance and auditions.
MUS6970 RÉPERTOIRE DE MUSIQUE DE CHAMBRE / CHAMBER MUSIC REPERTOIRE (3cr.)
Étude d'une partie du répertoire de musique de chambre du point de vue de l'interprète : bibliographie, techniques d'ensemble, techniques d'interprétation. Travaux pratiques (interprétation). / Study of selected chamber music repertoire from the performer's perspective: literature, ensemble techniques, performance practices. Practical work.
MUS6990 SÉMINAIRE SUR LES TECHNIQUES D'INTERPRÉTATION / SEMINAR IN PERFORMANCE PRACTICE (3cr.)
Thèmes choisis en interprétation et performance pratique. / Selected topics in performance and performance practice.
MUS6991 INTERPRÉTATION COMPARÉE / COMPARATIVE INTERPRETATION (3cr.)
Étude des difficultés propres au répertoire instrumental par le biais d'un examen critique d'interprétations comparées d'une même oeuvre. Noté S/NS. / Study of instrumental repertoire through examination of various performances of the same works in order to confront specific problems in interpretation. Graded S/NS.
MUS6993 THÈMES EN INTERPRÉTATION / TOPICS IN PERFORMANCE (3cr.)
Thèmes liés à l'interprétation et aux différentes habiletés requises : technique, mémorisation, contrôle de l'anxiété liée à la performance. / Topics relating to performance and the various skills required: technique, memorization, controlling performance anxiety.
MUS6996 ÉTUDE INDIVIDUELLE EN INTERPRÉTATION / INDEPENDENT STUDIES IN PERFORMANCE (3cr.)
Recherche supervisée en atelier où l'on explore un sujet de recherche en interprétation sous la direction d'un professeur. / Guided research in a workshop setting where the student pursues an individual research topic in interpretation under the supervision of a professor.
Academic Unit Coordinates
Office of Graduate Studies, Faculty of Arts, c/o Graduate Programs-Music
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gradmus@uOttawa.ca
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