Dr. Paul Pedersen

Professor

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Biography

Prior to joining the University of Toronto in 1990, Paul Pedersen served as the Dean of the Faculty of Music. He is a distinguished educator who has taught at Parkdale Collegiate in Toronto and served as the Music Director at Camrose Lutheran College in Alberta. Pedersen held various key positions at McGill University, including Dean, Associate Dean, Department Chairman, and Director of the Electronic Music Studio. He has produced 30 discs as the Director of McGill Records. His academic background includes studies in composition with notable figures such as Murray Adaskin and John Weinzweig, and in psychology of music with Douglas Creelman and Daniel Berlyne. Pedersen has published numerous articles in the field of psychology and music and has composed a diverse range of works including symphonies, oratorios, solo and chamber music, choral pieces, and electroacoustic music. He is a member of the Canadian League of Composers and an Associate of the Canadian Music Centre.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

— Present

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON, Canada

Served as Dean and held various academic positions within the Faculty of Music.

Music Director

— Present

Camrose Lutheran College • Alberta, Canada

Oversaw the music program and directed performances.

Teacher

— Present

Parkdale Collegiate • Toronto, ON, Canada

Provided music education to high school students.

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology