The Graduate Diploma in Music Performance at the University of Ottawa is designed for talented instrumentalists and singers who aspire to become professional musicians and have already achieved a significant level of technical and artistic proficiency. This postgraduate diploma focuses on specialized, intensive performance work, offering you opportunities to excel in solo, chamber, operatic, and orchestral settings. You will develop and hone your performance skills to an advanced level, preparing you for the demands of a professional career in the music industry.
This intensive programme is studied full-time on campus over 12 months, typically from September to April, and can be completed within a maximum of two years. Your learning experience will involve 12 units of core courses, including Applied Music I and II, alongside 3 units of optional courses. You will have the chance to engage in professional orchestral performance, a graduate diploma recital, and various ensemble activities, such as chamber music and opera production. Upon graduation, you will be equipped with refined performance expertise, ready for diverse professional pathways as a performing musician.