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Oh of course I realize that I won't have to face the international student fees, thankfully... which is part of the reason I wanted to study in Canada... and because of who works at McGill... It's so hard to make a decision, I have a much better financial offer from another school, but it isn't really where I want to go. I'll be happy with the program next year regardless of how poor I'll be hahah. Yes hopefully we're both able to make a decision we're happy with! Honestly money is the smallest motivation when it comes to choosing where I want to go, it would just be very nice if I could get some sort of funding.... Have you heard anything about applying to TA positions yet?

I know right??? It would be nice to have a guaranteeee of funding rather than everyone being shoved onto a wait list. Are you applying for composition?? I already have TA experience so I'm hoping that is beneficial in my application. I'd much rather have that as a job then have to search for some part time work selling clothing or making food *shudder*. I know that in a lot of Canadian universities (especially the one I'm currently attending) there is a shift towards one full year masters and course-based over thesis. It makes sense to fast track the masters if you're planning on heading straight into the PhD program.

I was told that I had the option of fast-tracking the course based masters in one year instead of two, but this would mean going directly into a phd after one year... which I'm not toooo sure about yet. I want to see how the masters goes first! And how I feel about continuing my education there. Who is your advisor going to be? I'm hoping for Steven Huebner or David Brackett. Honestly I don't think it would hurt to ask! I find these websites frustrating to navigate, it's like playing detective trying to find out basic information. I'm going pretty crazy right now waiting for funding from McGill, apparently I'm "being considered for a fellowship"... but this obviously isn't a guarantee. I'll definitely be applying for TA positions next week. I'm honestly so excited to potentially live in montreal! It's a great city.

Awesome, I just found out another university accepted me and they have a decent funding package...I'm still leaning towards McGill but obviously I can't go somewhere if I have no possible way of paying for it. Oh does that mean you're doing the masters in one year then? When I spoke with my potential advisor... *fingers crossed*... he mentioned that the short masters into the phd was a good option... but I want to feel out the program first. That sounds so interesting! Will you be looking at music in response to the holocaust or composed during and in certain camps? I remember looking into music of Terezin once upon a time, very interesting. I'm sure you'll find a way to hone your research eventually! Making big connections is always fun. I'm planning on researching Maurice Ravel, j'adore. Some potential ideas are his connection to the golden age of automaton or perhaps his music for voice. Who knows! Honestly I'm just excited to be surrounded by peers who actually care about musicology.

Thanks for the info! Are you going for your PhD or Masters? I'm going for the course-based masters option. I'm thinking that perhaps they're more generous with funding when it comes to the PhD candidates... i'll apply for a TA position at least. I'm already a canadian citizen but of Ontario, so I dont' think I'll be paying Quebec tuition either. What are you planning on researching?

Just found this forum, I got my acceptance from McGill last month but they still haven't gotten back to me on funding... I had to resend my transcripts because my marks from first term weren't available the first time I sent them.... Also, anyone apply to Dalhousie's new musicology masters program?? McGill is my number one choice so I was obviously thrilled to get in, but obviously the more money they offer the better. What are people's fields of interest?