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Auditions

Baccalaureate in Music (BMus)

Admission to the baccalaureate in music (BMus) requires that you audition on your main instrument and demonstrate an intermediate or advanced level.



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
Bassoon, Clarinet, Flute, Oboe, Piano, Saxophone

Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Trombone

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


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


Audition requirements

Guitar

Candidates should prepare:

  1. two pieces or contrasting movements from a large work, minimum level RCMT Grade VIII or equivalent;
  2. technical study;

For more information, please contact Louis Trépanier, coordinator of the guitar sector.

Percussion

Own choice study on the following:

  • Timpani
    •      
  • Snare drum
    •      
  • Xylophone or Marimba

All major scales on keyboards.

Demonstrate loud and soft rolls on timpani and snare drum.

There must be two additional copies of audition material submitted to the
jury at the time of audition.

Piano

Applicants should prepare:

  1. a piece from the Baroque period;
  2. two movements from a Classical sonata (Haydn, Mozart, or Beethoven);
  3. a Romantic, 20th -century, or contemporary piece.

Minimum level: R.C.M.T. grade IX

Strings

Note: if you are not able to audition in person, a DVD format or video tape audition will be acceptable (no CDs).

  • Violin and viola

    Candidates should prepare:
    two pieces or contrasting movements from a large work, minimum level RCMT Grade VIII or equivalent.

  • Cello

    Candidates should prepare:
    1. two pieces or contrasting movements from a large work, minimum level    RCMT Grade VIII or equivalent;
    2. technical study.
    Sight-reading may be asked.

  • Double bass

    Candidates should prepare:
    1. two pieces or contrasting movements from a large work, minimum level RCMT Grade VIII or equivalent;
    2. technical study;
    3. scales: major, minor and chromatic.
    Sight-reading may be asked.

Voice

Voice candidates should prepare, from memory:

  1. one aria / song of the Baroque period;
  2. one French Art Song (in original language);
  3. one German Art Song (in original language);
  4. one of your own choice.

For more information, please contact Prof. Ingemar Korjus, coordinator of the vocal sector.

Woodwinds, brass

Candidates should prepare:
  1. two pieces or contrasting movements from a large work, minimum level RCMT Grade VIII or equivalent;
  2. technical study;
  3. scales: major, minor and chromatic;
  4. sight-reading.

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

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: 2012.01.06