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Music Entrance Requirements
The minimum music entrance requirements are the equivalent of McGill Conservatory Collegial I Instrument or Voice (Performance applicants: Collegial II) and Secondary V Theory and Ear Training.
| Approximate Equivalents to Entrance Requirements in Practical Subjects (McGill Conservatory Collegial I – Instrument/Voice) | |
|---|---|
| Quebec CEGEPs | CEGEP II |
| Toronto Conservatory | Grade 9 |
| Western Board | Grade 9 |
| Mount Allison | Grade 9 |
| Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music | Grade 7 |
The above listing is intended only as a general guide. Admissibility to any program is determined by audition and academic record. Students wishing to major in Performance should be approximately two years more advanced, and be able to demonstrate potential as performers at their audition.
All applicants in classical voice (all voice types) and in all jazz instruments, who select the 'on campus' audition option on their application form, will be required to submit screening material (video) for preselection by January 15. Following a review of these recordings, selected applicants will be invited to attend a live audition. No live audition will be scheduled in classical voice (all voice types) or in any jazz instrument until recordings have been received and reviewed. All applicants must perform an audition of approximately 15 minutes' duration. The student should choose material that will represent different musical periods and reveal musicianship and technical proficiency to best advantage.
Consult the Music Admissions website at www.mcgill.ca/music/admissions/undergraduate/auditions for specific information on entrance audition requirements and dates.
Recorded auditions (video) are acceptable when distance prevents an applicant from attending an audition in person.
Applicants for Composition are asked to submit two or three samples of their written work.
Music Education applicants are asked to outline reasons for wishing to enter the Music Education field in their statement of intent and have a letter of reference sent from someone attesting to their suitability for teaching.
All screening, audition recordings, and composition samples should be submitted electronically to the Schulich School of Music. Please consult the Music Admissions website for instructions on how to submit this material: www.mcgill.ca/music/admissions/undergraduate/materials.
