Prospective Students: Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Jazz Studies

The next application deadline is January 15, 2013 to begin a program in September 2013.

Students wishing to study at the UNDERGRADUATE level at the Faculty of Music must complete the following steps:

University of Manitoba application - online submission is the preferred method of application

Faculty of Music application:
- fill out and submit a separate application to the Faculty of Music
- submit at least two letters of recommendation
- submit official transcripts
- submit personal essay


Faculty of Music Entrance Auditions

Once the applications have been received, the student will be contacted by the Music Admissions Coordinator with designated audition date and time.

In-person audition dates for September 2013 entry:
Bachelor of Jazz Studies - February 15-17, 2013
Bachelor of Music - February 18-23, 2013

In-person auditions in all areas may include:
* sight reading &/or sight singing
* aural & technical skills
* a short interview

Specific Audition requirements for each discipline are:
Bachelor of Jazz Studies - download attachment
Bachelor of Music, Composition - a portfolio of scores and recordings, as well as an audition on an instrument or voice
Bachelor of Music, Piano - three pieces in contrasting styles, 10-12 minutes of music
Bachelor of Music, Strings - download attachment
Bachelor of Music, Voice - three contrasting pieces in at least two languages, including one selection in English
Bachelor of Music, Winds/Brass/Percussion - download attachment

Written Music Theory Test:
As part of the audition process, students will take a written music theory test which assesses competency in basic music theory.  This test is usually written on the day of the in-person audition.
Sample theory test (medium difficult) - download attachment; additional theory samples (easy and medium easy)

In the past, students have been most successful in the audition and music theory test when they have achieved a level of musicianship comparable to the Conservatory Canada or Royal Conservatory of Music
Grade 8 for piano and strings
Grade 7 for voice, woodwinds and brass
Grade 6 for organ

If you require additional information, please contact Shelley O'Leary, Admissions Coordinator
ShelleyOleary@ad.umanitoba.ca or telephone:  204.474.6728

 


 

Questions? Call Shelley O'Leary, 204.474.6728 or email musicadmissions@umanitoba.ca

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Pizzicelli (Cello ensemble) 2011


 Looking for information about tuition and costs? Check out the University of Manitoba resources, starting with the Registrar's Office!

Current Fees: loonie


music Need help preparing for the Faculty's Music Rudiments Test?
A
70% pass mark is required.

Our Division of Preparatory Studies offers a theory preparation class.  Session One:
Fridays, November 2 to December 7, 2012 from 4:45 to 7:00 pm (Registration Deadline: October 26)

Session Two:  Fridays, January 4 to February 8, 2013 from 4:45 to 7:00 pm (Registration deadline: December 17, 2012)

Instructor:  Aaron Sivertson, B.Mus./B.Ed., M.Mus.
Class Fee:  $175.00


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