The Marcel A. Desautels Faculty of Music offers a one-year Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Performance for advanced students preparing for further study or professional activity. They may take courses at the Faculty of Music as well as in other faculties and schools at the University of Manitoba.
Admission to the Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Performance is by application and audition. Applicants must posesses a Bachelor of Music degree or a Conservatory Diploma taken in residence (refer to the Post-Baccalaureate Applicant Information Bulletin).
Amber Epp, B. Mus Performance '09, PBDP '12 (Jazz Piano)
In person auditions are scheduled for March 16, 2013 at the Faculty of Music, or on an as-required basis.
Please note: to be eligible for scholarships or bursaries, students must meet all application deadlines, and audition during regular live audition dates. While in-person auditions are strongly encourage, you may audition via high-quality DVD recording.
1. University of Manitoba application |
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| Fill out and submit a University of Manitoba application form (download the form on this page). |
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2. Faculty of Music application |
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| Submit a second, separate application to the Faculty of Music, including a personal essay, and two teacher Recommendations: | ||
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Specific audition repertoire requirements for each discipline are: |
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| Please note: Admission may not be possible for all qualified applicants; it is dependent on the number of spaces available, the major practical study area (individual lessons), and instructor availability. | ||
3. Audition |
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| Once you have submitted your application to the Faculty of Music, you will be contacted in order to set up an audition time. | ||
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Criteria for Selection of Applicants |
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1. Performing ability as demonstrated in the audition 2. Sight-reading ability as demonstrated in the audition 3. Grades 4. Letters of Recommendation 5. Interview 6. Information supplied with application: e.g. personal essay, curriculum vitae. |
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| The criteria above are considered by the jury panel auditioning the applicant. Normally this panel consists of three faculty members, including the major practical study (individual lessons) area teacher. In rare cases, and where distance or availability is an issue, the major practical study teacher may recommend the student for acceptance to the Dean or his/her designate(s) who will review the application. | ||
Looking for information about tuition and costs? Check out the University of Manitoba resources, starting with the Registrar's Office!