Auditions

Important Information:

Admission to the Bachelor of Music (B. Mus.) requires an audition on the student's major instrument. Students must demonstrate an advanced level of technical proficiency and performance ability. See audition requirements, below.

Admission to the combined Bachelor of Music and Science (B.Mus./B.Sc.) requires an audition on the student's major instrument. Only students demonstrating a truly exceptional level of technical proficiency and performance ability will be considered for admission.

For admission to the Honours BA with specialization in Music, (B.A. Hons.), no audition is required.

Step one: complete an application to the University of Ottawa’s music programs: Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Music/Honours Bachelor of Science with Major applications are submitted through the OUAC website; Master of Music applications are submitted through Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies' website.

Step two: visit the links below to select an audition date and pay the $50 audition fee. These links also provide information about audition requirements, accompanists and more.


2013 audition dates

Procedure: Click on the date of your choice for your instrument from the list below. You will be redirected to the on-line payment system, which will allow you to pay the $50 audition fee and, at the same time, register for your audition. You will be contacted shortly after we receive payment confirmation in order to schedule the exact time of the audition, and other follow-up as needed.
IMPORTANT: please ensure to enter the candidate's and contact information in the billing address.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Piano

Thursday, February 21, 2013
Flute, Oboe (2-4 pm only)

Friday, February 22, 2013 – MORNING ONLY
French Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba/euphonium

Friday, February 22, 2013 – AFTERNOON ONLY
Bassoon, Clarinet, Saxophone (as of 4 p.m.)

Friday, February 22, 2013
Cello, Double bass, Guitar, Percussion, Viola, Violin, Voice

Saturday, March 9, 2013
Cello, Double bass, Viola, Violin

Saturday, March 16, 2013
French Horn, Percussion, Piano, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba/euphonium, Voice

Saturday, March 23, 2013
Bassoon, Clarinet, Flute, Guitar, Oboe, Saxophone


QUESTIONS?

For questions regarding audition registration and scheduling, as well as general information on the music programs university regulations, please contact the Academic Assistant, Jada Watson for undergraduate and graduate auditions. For questions regarding audition content and performance details please visit the audition requirements section below; here you will be redirected to the appropriate instrument sector and be provided with contact information for your questions.

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 requirements 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: 2012.11.16
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