Admission to the Bachelor of Music (B.Mus), the combined Bachelor of Music and Science (B.Mus/B.Sc), the Master of Music (M.Mus) and the Graduate Diploma in Music Performance (GD) requires an audition on the student's major instrument. Students must demonstrate an advanced level of technical proficiency and performance ability. See audition requirements below.

Applications for in-person auditions are now closed

InstrumentDate
BassoonThursday, February 22, 2024
CelloThursday, February 22 + Friday, February 23, 2024
ClarinetFriday, February 23, 2024
Double BassWednesday, February 21, 2024
EuphoniumFriday, February 23, 2024
FluteThursday, February 22, 2024
French HornThursday, February 22, 2024
GuitarWednesday, February 21, 2024
HarpWednesday, February 21, 2024
OboeSaturday, February 24, 2024
PercussionThursday, February 22, 2024
PianoTuesday, February 20 + Wednesday, February 21, 2024
SaxophoneFriday, February 23, 2024
TromboneFriday, February 23, 2024
TrumpetThursday, February 22, 2024
TubaFriday, February 23, 2024
ViolaThursday, February 22 + Friday, February 23, 2024
ViolinTuesday, February 20 + Wednesday, February 21, 2024
VoiceTuesday, February 20 + Wednesday, February 21, 2024

For admission to the Honours BA with specialization in Music (B.A. Hons.) and the Master of Music - Concentration in Compositionno audition is required.


Steps to apply to the University of Ottawa

BMUS

MMUS/Graduate Diploma

1. APPLY THROUGH OUAC

  •  How to apply to OUAC and application deadline

  • Once you have submitted your application and it has been transferred to uOttawa’s servers, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access uoZone. Once you have logged in, you must go in the "Applications" section to have access to the uoDoc: Upload Admissions Documents application where you will be able to upload your documents.

2. AUDITION APPLICATION – NB: Candidates can choose to audition in person or by submitting a video. One does not take priority over the other and all candidates will have equal opportunities. *Candidates who select an in-person audition will be assigned a timeslot*

  • Please make sure you pay the $50 audition fee (non-refundable) through the General Store. You must indicate the email address of the student applying to the program rather than the name of the owner of the credit card in order for us to clearly identify every applicant. You will receive an email with a confirmation number once the payment has been processed.

  • Fill out the Audition Form (Note: You will need your student number to fill out and your video link if you selected the video option)

IN-PERSON AUDITIONS February 20-24, 2024 – All applications must be received by January 31st

  • By early February, you will receive an email with the day and time for your audition.
  • You must reply to this email confirming whether you will attend or not.

VIDEO AUDITIONS – All videos must be submitted by April 1st

  • YouTube Guidelines:

a)    Create a YouTube account if you do not have one yet.
b)    When uploading the video, choose the unlisted option.
c)    For the title, please follow this format: name, instrument, intended program of study (BMus).
d)    Your audition must be in one video. Each piece must be in one take.
e)    Copy and paste your video link in box 11) of the audition form. ​​​

Applications submitted at a later date will still be considered if there are remaining spots.

1. APPLY THROUGH OUAC

2. AUDITION APPLICATION – NB: Candidates can choose to audition in person or by submitting a video. One does not take priority over the other and all candidates will have equal opportunities. *Candidates who select an in-person audition will be assigned a timeslot*

  • Please make sure you pay the $50 audition fee (non-refundable) through the General Store. You must indicate the email address of the student applying to the program rather than the name of the owner of the credit card in order for us to clearly identify every applicant. You will receive an email with a confirmation number once the payment has been processed.

  • Fill out the Audition Form (Note: You will need your student number to fill out and your video link if you selected the video option)

IN-PERSON AUDITIONS February 20-24, 2024 – All applications must be received by January 31st

  • By early February, you will receive an email with the day and time for your audition.
  • You must reply to this email confirming whether you will attend or not.

VIDEO AUDITIONS – All videos must be submitted by April 1st

  • YouTube Guidelines:

a)    Create a YouTube account if you do not have one yet.
b)    When uploading the video, choose the unlisted option.
c)    For the title, please follow this format: name, instrument, intended program of study (BMus).
d)    Your audition must be in one video. Each piece must be in one take.
e)    Copy and paste your video link in box 11) of the audition form. ​​​

Applications submitted at a later date will still be considered if there are remaining spots.

Audition requirements

Click on your instrument sector below. There you will find information on the sector, its faculty, audition requirements, and a list of recommended freelance accompanists. You can choose someone from the list or someone else. Note that the School of Music does not provide accompanists for the auditions, candidates are responsible for securing their own.

Please note that there will be no theory placement test required for admission to the Bachelor of Music. This evaluation happens at the start of the Fall semester.