Application to the Marcel A. Desautels Faculty of Music

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

University of Manitoba Application Form:

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 2014 entry:

  • Bachelor of Jazz Studies - February 14-16, 2014
  • Bachelor of Music - February 17-22, 2014

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 described in the downloadable 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

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.

Winter Term
January 2014
Summer Term
May 2014
Fall Term
September 2014
Winter Term
January 2015
Final Application Deadline
n/a n/a Jan 15, 2014 n/a
Application Fee:
Canadian/P.R.
n/a n/a $80.00 n/a
Application Fee: International n/a n/a $110.00 n/a

*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.

If for some reason you require a paper-copy of the University application, contact Admissions to make appropriate arrangements.

 

Program information:

Faculty of Music

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