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

University of Manitoba Application Form:

• Admission requirements

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 - download attachment

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 shelley.oleary@ad.umanitoba.ca or call 204-474-6728

Related information

• Instructions on how to apply to undergraduate programs
• Required high school courses (high school students & graduates) English language proficiency requirements
• Transfer credit policies

Application deadlines & fees:

These deadlines are for completing the U of M Application for Admission. Please be sure to also complete the Music specific application available from the Desautels Faculty of Music application.

*Direct Entry applicants only

Note: "n/a" indicates that no applications are accepted for that session.

International applicants should apply as early as possible to allow time for study permit and application processing.

Program information: