For students applying to the Bachelor of Music only.
In order to apply for admission to the Bachelor of Music program at ÀÖÓãÌåÓý, you must submit an application to the Department of Music in addition to your application for admission to the University.
Applying to the BA in Music? The Music Application Form and auditions are for students applying to the Bachelor of Music only — there is no need to fill out the form or audition if you plan on applying to the Bachelor of Arts with a major or minor in Music.
Step 1: Apply to ÀÖÓãÌåÓý
Apply for general admission to ÀÖÓãÌåÓý. To be considered for scholarships and bursaries, apply by March 1.
Step 2: Submit your Music Application
Submit the Music Application form by Feb. 10.
While enrolment is limited, the Department of Music will consider late applications and auditions, space permitting.
On the Music Application, you will be asked about your musical training and experience. Once submitted, the application form will be sent to the Department of Music for review.
Step 3: Audition
In-person auditions are held on campus in January and March for those seeking admission for the upcoming academic year.
For admission in Fall 2025:
- Early audition day: Jan. 25, 2025 (as part of the Music department's Audition Preparation Weekend)
- General auditions: March 8, 2025
If you cannot come to ÀÖÓãÌåÓý during one of the audition days, the Music department will try to accommodate you on another date. After we receive your application, we shall contact you to arrange a time for your audition.
It is strongly encouraged to visit ÀÖÓãÌåÓý for an on-campus audition, but if you are unable to do so, you may submit a video recording instead.
Applicants may also submit a supplementary audition portfolio, demonstrating their musical skills and experience.
About auditions
Please read the audition requirements for each instrument before you audition.
Singers and instrumentalists must perform with a collaborative pianist. You may provide your own pianist, or we may provide one for a fee of $50 with reasonable notice.
You may audition on one or more instruments, but must complete a separate audition for each.
All auditioning applicants will have an interview with a faculty member.
Guidelines for audition repertoire
Auditions should include three contrasting pieces, demonstrating your current level of playing or singing.
Suggested guidelines for piano, voice, strings, and guitar:
Piano
- Minimum Level 9, Royal Conservatory of Music, ÀÖÓãÌåÓý Local Centre, or Conservatory Canada
Voice
- Minimum Level 8, Royal Conservatory of Music
- We suggest that one audition selection be in a language other than English
Strings
- Minimum Level 9, Royal Conservatory of Music or other comparable system
Guitar
- Minimum Level 5, Royal Conservatory of Music
- See the Classical Guitar Syllabus, 2018 edition and the accompanying Repertoire and Etudes volumes for suitable pieces
Audition portfolio
For students with interests in areas beyond performance, you may submit a supplementary audition portfolio that may include original compositions, arrangements, improvisations, or essays about music.
You may also include a brief description of your musical interests, experiences, or career goals.
If such a portfolio is submitted, then it is acceptable to submit only two audition pieces if desired.
The deadline to receive your portfolio is TBA or you may bring it with you to your on-campus audition.
Submitting a video recording
If you are unable to visit campus for an on-campus audition, you can submit video recordings.
The deadline for receiving your recordings: March 1, 2025
You may e-mail audition files directly to music@mta.ca or provide a link to an online file hosting service such as Dropbox.
Acceptable formats include:
- .avi, .flv, .m1v, .m2v, .m4v, .mkv, .mov, .mpeg, .mpg, .mp4, .wmv
You may also provide a link to an online streaming site such as YouTube, or send a video DVD by mail. Please ensure DVDs are playable on standard North American equipment.
While the department does not expect professional level production quality, it is important that your materials are of high audio quality for the panel to clearly hear and assess your performance level.
The recording should be recent (within six months) and without digital editing.
Questions? We're here to help! Please do not hesitate to contact the Department of Music with any questions about the audition, repertoire, or to arrange a free lesson: music@mta.ca or (506) 364-2374.
Step 4: Take a Music entrance assessment
The Music entrance assessment is taken by all students wishing to register for our regular first-term course in music theory (MUSC 1101: Introduction to Music Theory). This is a required course in our Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Arts (major or honours in Music) and minor in Music programs.
About the Music entrance assessment
The Music entrance assessment is designed to help us assess your knowledge in music theory and aural musicianship skills.
Success in the assessment is necessary for registration in MUSC 1101 — Introduction to Music Theory.
If the assessment reveals your knowledge and skills to be weak, we may require you to take our preparatory course (MUSC 1001 — Fundamentals of Music) before proceeding to MUSC 1101 — Introduction to Music Theory.
How to take the Music entrance assessment
The Music entrance assessment is taken online.
When you have received a MtA e-mail address and password, we will register you to write the assessment and will send you instructions on the procedure for doing so.
- (Google Doc)
- (pdf)
Step 5: Submit a letter of reference
Provide a confidential letter of reference from your private or high school music instructor. This should be sent directly to the Department of Music at music@mta.ca.