Auditions

Admission to the baccalaureate in music (BMus) requires that you audition on your main instrument and demonstrate an intermediate or advanced level. See ‘audition requirements’ below for further details pertaining to admissibility to the BMus and MMus programs.

2012 audition dates

In order to register for auditions, a $50 fee is required. From the list below, click on the name of your instrument at your audition date of choice to access the on-line payment system. Once your payment is completed, you will be contacted to confirm the audition date.

If you intend to audition by DVD, please click here to pay the audition fee. You will be contacted to be made aware of the mailing details. Please see the 'Preparation of an audition DVD' below.

Be sure to enter the name and contact information of the applicant in the billing address.

Thursday, February 9, 2012
Violin

Tuesday, February 21, 2012
French horn, Percussion, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba/euphonium

Thursday, February 23, 2012
Cello, Double bass, Viola, Voice

Friday, February 24, 2012
Bassoon, Clarinet, Flute, Guitar, Oboe, Piano, Saxophone

Thursday, March 15, 2012
Violin

Saturday, March 17, 2012
Guitar, Voice

Saturday, March 24, 2012
Piano
Please note that the Bassoon, Clarinet, Flute, Oboe and Saxophone auditions are full on this day. There is still time to register for February 24.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Trombone

Saturday, March 31, 2012
Cello, Double bass, French horn, Percussion, Trumpet, Tuba/euphonium, Viola


For any questions, please contact the Assistant to the Director, Louis Trépanier.

Audition requirements

Click on your instrument sector below. You will be redirected to that sector’s page. There you will not only find information on the sector and the faculty list, but also the audition requirement for BMus and MMus candidates.

Preparation of an audition DVD

In keeping with professional standards of music performance, applicants are strongly urged to audition in person. Recorded auditions from students living far from Ottawa may be accepted in lieu of a personal audition. A subsequent interview by telephone with members of the School of Music may be required.

Note: Only video auditions, on DVD or USB key, are accepted

The following are general guidelines for the preparation of an audition DVD:

  1. Choose your repertoire from the requirements listed for your instrument. It is important to adhere to these criteria since different works show different aspects of training and musical development. If you need advice, consult your teacher.
  2. It is best to get help in making the recording, preferably from a recording engineer. The use of professional equipment will improve your chances of producing a DVD of good technical quality. Record the most difficult works first. If you require an accompanist, it is best to use a professional, preferably one you have used before and with whom you are comfortable.
  3. All DVDs or USB keys must be clearly marked, titling during the video is also helpful (titles of works, etc.). Otherwise provide clear details along with the DVD or USB key.
  4. Editing is not permitted.
Additional graduation requirement (BMus only)

All students of non-keyboard instruments must attain a reasonable level of piano proficiency before graduation, preferably during the first two years of their program. Tests are administered during each semester; students with RCMT Grade VI or equivalent will be exempted.

Accompanists

Students are expected to provide their own accompanist. You may bring your own accompanist or contact one of the following:

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Last updated: 2012.02.07