Musicology Master's (MA)

Julia Jordan

MA Musicology (cand.), 2021

Why Dal?

Having lived in Ottawa my entire life and having done my Bachelor of Music there, I felt it was time for a change in scenery and a change in mindset. I have always been in awe of the openness of the Maritime provinces. My path has always been one of certainty and staying in my comfort zone, but what better time to be adventurous than right now? Halifax drew me in because it is such a vibrant city and has a very active music scene. I have always been interested in the why and how of vocal performance and technique, so when I discovered the MA Musicology option at Dalhousie I was sold!

What Inspires Me?

Enthusiasm! I’ve found that everyone at Dal enjoys what they do, and that inspires me to work hard and be more enthusiastic about my work as well. I’ve always had a passion for opera and beautiful vocal music, so hearing performances and listening to recordings inspires me to find out what makes it so beautiful and how I can improve my own technique. Learning about the history of vocal music and how it became what it is today fascinates me.

Publication

"[ɪz ɪt ædәkwɪt]?: Going Beyond the Phonetic Transcription for the Modern Singer in the English Language," Manuscript in preparation (2020)

Performances

Solo Voice Recital featuring works by Vivaldi, Bach and Daunais (2019)

W.A. Mozart’s Don Giovanni: Elvira’s Assistant, Chorus, University of Ottawa Opera Ensemble (2019)

Henry Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas: Spirit, Chorus, University of Ottawa Opera Ensemble (2019)

W.A. Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro: Chorus, University of Ottawa Opera Ensemble (2018)

The Music of Eric Whitacre: Directed by Eric Whitacre at Carnegie Hall (2018)

Awards

Fountain Graduate Fellowship, Dalhousie (2020)

Nalini Perera Little Lotus Classical Music Scholarship for Studying Abroad, University of Ottawa (2019)

Merit Awards, University of Ottawa (2015-2019)

Dalhousie University