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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.



2011 Audition dates

The 2011 auditions are now closed. The dates for the 2012 auditions will posted in late September. For any question, please contact the Academic Assistant, Véronqiue Paquette.



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 CD or tape

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: String instruments: DVD format or video-tape only.

The following are general guidelines for the preparation of an audition CD or tape:

  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 CD or tape 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 CDs or tapes must be clearly marked and labeled (name, titles of works, etc.).

  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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