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 a high-calibre repertoire and specialize in vocal or piano instrumental accompaniment.
Overview
About this program
Fine-tune your musical talents
This professional training program fosters an environment where students have the independence to develop their unique instrumental style through a high-calibre repertoire. The academic component of the program provides the opportunity to connect music theory and practice and further develop your written and oral skills.
- Flexible program tailored to the realities of the field
- 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
- 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
- 90 credits
- Full-time
- Half-time
- Day course
- Without dissertation or thesis track
If you are looking for a school to pursue your studies in performance and that provides areas where you can practice (which is often a challenge in a postgraduate program) with quality instruments, Université de Montréal would be an excellent choice!
Student
Admission requirements
Admission requirements
Be sure to select your choices to display the eligibility conditions that apply to you.
- Curriculum vitae
- 5-page outline of the research project on the performance related to a specific repertoire
- Work prepared and completed in a Master’s course
- List of works that the applicant will play at the audition, accompanied by program notes outlining their personal perspective on history, analysis and performance components
- Repertoire list previously worked on
Costs and financial aid
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$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 -
$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.
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.
* 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 -
$9,753.94 *
Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
Tuition fees: $9,119.85
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.
* 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
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](/fileadmin/fichiers/Fiches_programmes/Professions/ProfesseurChant_UdeM_Professions-280x340.jpg)
![[Translate to English:] Chanteur(-euse) de concert](/fileadmin/fichiers/Fiches_programmes/Professions/ChanteurConcert_UdeM_Professions-280x340.jpg)
![[Translate to English:] Professeur(e) de musique](/fileadmin/fichiers/Fiches_programmes/Professions/ProfesseurMusique_UdeM_Professions-280x340.jpg)
![[Translate to English:] Recherchiste (radio, télévision)](/fileadmin/fichiers/Fiches_programmes/Professions/RecherchisteTele_UdeM_Professions-280x340.jpg)
![[Translate to English:] Conseiller(-ère) artistique](/fileadmin/user_upload/conseillere-artistique_UdeM_280x340.jpg)
![[Translate to English:] Relationniste auprès d'organismes culturels ou de maisons de disques](/fileadmin/user_upload/relationniste-organismes-culturels-maison-disque_UdeM_280x340.jpg)
![[Translate to English:] Personne-ressource au sein de maisons de production](/fileadmin/user_upload/personne-ressource-maison-production_UdeM_280x340.jpg)