Program description
The Master of Music (M.Mus.) degree program is a two-year, full-time program of applied and academic study. The program offers students the opportunity to pursue graduate study in performance or composition, and to join a dynamic community of experienced and active professional musicians and scholars. In addition to required coursework, the M.Mus. involves master classes and lectures with visiting artists and numerous performance/recording and research opportunities on-campus and in the larger community of Lethbridge, culminating in a Thesis Project. Although grounded in classical music, students are encouraged to study broadly and synthesize their work into a personalized artistic expression.
Building on our reputation for excellent undergraduate education in performance, composition, and digital audio arts, the Master of Music offers students the opportunity to join a dynamic community of experienced and active professional musicians and scholars. It also involves master classes and lectures with visiting artists and numerous performance/recording opportunities on-campus and in the larger community of Lethbridge. The University provides substantial financial support to all full-time graduate students. Additional scholarships are also available once entered into the program.
Located in the University of Lethbridge Centre for the Arts, the Music Department is supported by numerous outstanding facilities and studios.
University Recital Hall with state-of-the-art acoustics
University Theatre – 450-seat proscenium theatre
24/7 access to individual practice studios and 2 large ensemble rehearsal rooms
Steinway D concert grand pianos and a Yamaha S6 handmade grand and 50 rehearsal pianos
Canada's most extensive percussion collection
Studio One – world-class recording studio
Studio Two – post-production studio
Music technology lab and audio editing suites
Professional audio gear loan centre
The program supports areas of study in a range of creative practices including:
Composition & Digital Music Creation
Collaborative Piano
Guitar
Music Production
Percussion
Piano
Saxophone
Trumpet
Violin
Voice
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September 2025
University of Lethbridge
4401 University Drive,
LETHBRIDGE,
Alberta (AB),
T1K 3M4, Canada
Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree (i.e. an undergraduate degree) in a related discipline from a recognized degree-granting institution; Have a minimum grade point average of 3.00 (based on 4.00 scale) on the last 20 graded university-level term courses OR calculated on the most recently completed master’s degree if the applicant is applying for another master’s degree.
English Language Requirements:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) taken within the last two years, with a minimum overall score of 86.
Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test, taken within the last two years, with a minimum overall score of 6.5, and a minimum score of 6.0 in each band.
Academic Pearson Test of English (PTE), taken within the last two years, with a minimum overall score of 63.
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment, taken within the last two years, with a minimum overall score of 70.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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