Application to Music


Application Forms:

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

  1. Fill out University of Manitoba application form and submit to Faculty of Music - see below for the link to the online form or to download the paper application.

  2. Submit a separate application to the Faculty of Music, including a personal essay, and two teacher recommendations.  Click here for the latest application.

  3. Audition.  Once you have submitted your application to the Faculty of Music, you will be contacted in order to set up an audition time.  Auditions for the 08/09 academic year will be held February 18-23, 2008.  If you are applying from out-of-region, you may, with permission, apply via high-quality audio and visual recording.  Note: please click here for jazz audition requirements.

  4. Take a written assessment, demonstrating competency in basic music theory.  Click here for sample theory assessment.

In the past, students have been most successful in the audition and written assessment when they have achieved a level of musicianship comparable to Conservatory Canada or Royal Conservatory ratings of:

Grade 8 for piano or strings
Grade 7 for voice and winds
Grade 6 for organ

If you would like to receive a full application packet, please contact Shelley O'Leary, Admissions Coordinator, at (204) 474-6728 or by email at olearysa@cc.umanitoba.ca .  Please indicate your mailing address and area of interest.

For more information on the application process and the Faculty of Music, please see the Faculty of Music web site.

University of Manitoba Application Form:

Note: For application purposes, the term "Canadian" includes both Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents. If "n/a" is listed on a chart, it means that no applications are accepted for that session, or from that student type.

Deadlines to complete the University's Application for Admission

  Winter Term
(January 2008)*
Summer 1 Term
(May 2008)
Summer 2 Term
(July 2008)
Fall Term
(September 2008)
Winter Term
(January 2009)
Advanced Early Admission n/a n/a n/a Dec 3* n/a
Early Admission n/a n/a n/a Feb 4 n/a
Final by mail or online n/a n/a n/a Feb 4 n/a
Final in-person n/a n/a n/a Feb 4 n/a

*Direct Entry applicants only.

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

 

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