Admission

Faculty of Music

DESS in Music - Piano Accompaniment

Graduate 2-605-1-4

August 2025
Start of session
Full-time and Part-time
Plan of study
30 credits
Application deadline
from August 1, 2024 to February 1, 2025
Offered at the Montréal campus
Important!

Université de Montréal is a French-language university, and most classes and services are conducted in French. However, the Music Faculty wishes to welcome students from around the world in its graduate-level programs. For this reason, the following program description is provided in English.

Explore the benefits of this short training program for pianists interested in further refining their professional skills in their chosen instrument. 

Overview

About this program

Specialize in piano accompaniment 

This short program provides training in piano accompaniment to pianists who intend to specialize in the field. With a primary focus on refining instrumental performance style, this program is ideal for students who want to prepare for competitions and auditions or a professional career. This one-year intensive program is also suited for professional musicians interested in further developing their musical instrument skills. 

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  • Flexible program tailored to the realities of the profession  
  • Rich and varied repertoire  

  • Renowned faculty  

  • Master classes offered by prominent instructors  

Advantages of studying music at UdeM
Training focused on all facets of piano accompaniment 

  • Be part of the largest francophone music teaching and research academic institution in North America  
  • Collaborate with internationally renowned faculty members whose extensive connections provide opportunities to interact with several prestigious teaching institutions both in America and Europe   

  • Thrive in a teaching environment centered on the realities of the profession and the pursuit of graduate studies 

  • Take advantage of the many opportunities to perform during your studies   

  • Enjoy the Salle Claude-Champagne’s exceptional acoustics   

  • Join the ranks of renowned alumni who perform nationally and internationally   

Courses and specifics

  • 30 credits
  • Full-time
  • Part time
  • Day course

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

You studied
and have, or will obtain, a diploma from the following program or province:
and have, or will obtain, a diploma from the following program or country:

Be sure to select your choices to display the eligibility conditions that apply to you.

Additional documents to provide
  • Lettre de présentation
  • Curriculum vitae

La scolarité minimale à temps plein est de deux trimestres. La scolarité maximale est de trois trimestres à compter de l'inscription initiale de l'étudiant.

 

Note that the quantitative criteria indicated above does not replace a qualitative review of your application. These criteria are provided for information purposes only. Eligibility for a study program does not guarantee an offer of admission. Information on this page may change without notice.
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Costs and financial aid

$2,117.74 *

Total for a full-time session of 15 credits


Tuition fees: $1,483.65

Other fees: $634.09

These amounts are estimates and do not account for other expenses, such as costs for insurance, residence, transportation, manuals, etc.

Check your legal status

* These estimates cannot at any time subsitute for an invoice or be used as proof for any reason whatsoever. These calculations are based on the 2024-2025 academic year.
Information updated: June 5, 2024

$5,264.89 *

Total for a full-time session of 15 credits


Tuition fees: $4,630.80

Other fees: $634.09

These amounts are estimates and do not account for other expenses, such as costs for insurance, residence, transportation, manuals, etc.

Good news! You may be able to lower this amount!

Under certain conditions, Canadian students who are not residents of Quebec can follow university study programs offered in French while benefiting from the same tuition fees as residents of Quebec.

Check eligibility criteria

Check your legal status

* These estimates cannot at any time subsitute for an invoice or be used as proof for any reason whatsoever. These calculations are based on the 2024-2025 academic year.
Information updated: June 5, 2024

$11,527.24 *

Total for a full-time session of 15 credits


Tuition fees: $10,893.15

Other fees: $634.09

These amounts are estimates and do not account for other expenses, such as costs for insurance, residence, transportation, manuals, etc.

Good news! You may be able to lower this amount!

As an international student, you have access to exemption scholarships granted by UdeM throughout your university program. Note that for ungraduated programs, you must be enrolled as a full-time student for two sessions and reside in Quebec in the case of exclusively online study programs.

Find out about the UdeM exemption scholarship

* Note that this amount may vary depending on the selected track (with or without dissertation or directed study).

These estimates cannot at any time subsitute for an invoice or be used as proof for any reason whatsoever. These calculations are based on the 2024-2025 academic year.
Information updated: June 5, 2024

$2,117.74 *

Total for a full-time session of 15 credits


Tuition fees: $1,483.65

Other fees: $634.09

These amounts are estimates and do not account for other expenses, such as costs for insurance, residence, transportation, manuals, etc.

* These estimates cannot at any time subsitute for an invoice or be used as proof for any reason whatsoever. These calculations are based on the 2024-2025 academic year.
Information updated: June 5, 2024

Calculate tuition fees based on other situations

Available financial assistance

Plan your budget

Pursue your studies, but not at all costs! Various resources are available to help make it easier for you to study more and worry less.

 

Future prospects Pursuing a career or further studies? The choice is yours!

This highly professional program prepares you for a career as a concert artist, chamber musician, orchestra musician, or even a back-up musician. You could also pursue a career within a higher education institution, or work in the arts, communications, musical entertainment and education.  

[Translate to English:] Professeur(e) de chant
Singing teacher
[Translate to English:] Professeur(e) de musique
Music teacher
[Translate to English:] Chanteur(-euse) de concert
Concert singer
[Translate to English:] Conseiller(-ère) artistique
Artistic advisor
[Translate to English:] Relationniste auprès d'organismes culturels ou de maisons de disques
Publicist for cultural organizations or record labels
[Translate to English:] Personne-ressource au sein de maisons de production
Resource person within production companies

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