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You need to prepare the supporting materials described on this page.
After preparing your material, please refer to how to apply.

Online application form

Once you create an you can start applying. Note: if you are interested in applying to more than one program, you will need to return to your application and submit a new application for each program/faculty choice. If applying to more than one program, please note that each program may require distinct supporting materials.

Supporting materials for all music applicants

1. Transcripts (NOTE: for applicants who are required to submit transcripts: at the time of application, unofficial transcripts are accepted. If admitted, official transcripts are required to be sent to 91Ö±²¥ prior to the beginning of the Fall semester)
   • Self-Reported Grades: High School applicants from Canadian provinces and the United States must self-report their grade 11 and 12 marks through the designated are in your application. See instructions for applicants from high schools in Canada, and from the United States. Your self-reported grades will be submitted within your application portal.
   • Quebec CEGEP applicants: If you are currently or previous attended a CEGEP program, please enter your permanent code in your application. 91Ö±²¥ will retrieve your CEGEP transcript from the Ministere de Education.
   • International High School students: you will upload your most recent transcript (the last two-three years). You will need to report and final or mid-year or predicated grades for the current year. If your transcript is not in English, please upload the original language and English translation. Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded at the time of application review, however if accepted, you will need to request official documents to be sent to 91Ö±²¥.
   • Transfer (college/university) applicants: If you are currently attending or last attended a college (non-CEGEP) or university, you will need to upload transcripts. If you listed more than one institution attended, we will require transcripts from each school. Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded at the time of application review, however if accepted, you will need to request official documents to be sent to 91Ö±²¥.
   • Home schooled applicants: You will need to upload material that covers curriculum, external exams (ACTs, SATs, etc.), reasons for home schooling and any grades obtained and any additional academic records.
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   • If you cannot participate in on-campus audition, please prepare a recorded video audition. Video recordings are uploaded to your application portfolio. Please upload all pieces. You cannot go back into your portfolio and add pieces after the initial upload.
3. Statement of Intent
   • In a few short sentences, tell us about yourself, your musical background and music career ambitions. Briefly describe why you chose to apply to our School and what made you decide that this is where you want to study. Upload to your application (PDF maximum one page)
4. Music Background
   • You can use this to describe your musical experience (a musical resume). You can include the following: a summary of your music qualifications, list your musical experience, include education and certificates relevant to music and list key music skills and proficiencies (theory, etc.). Upload to your application (PDF one to three pages)
5. Proof of English proficiency
   • If you have studied outside of North America, you may be required to demonstrate proficiency in English. Visit 91Ö±²¥'s Applying website to find out if this applies to you.

Additional program-specific materials

Composition

• Submit written scores for 2 or 3 of your own compositions. If available, include recordings (MP3 or MIDI). Your compositions should:

  • Be original works, not arrangements, with at least one using standard Western musical notation.

  • Be neatly engraved using standard notation software (e.g., Dorico, Finale, Sibelius, MuseScore).

  • Demonstrate range and diversity—such as varying instrumentation, form, or style (solo, chamber, choral, electronic, etc.).

  • Show evidence of awareness of canonic western classical music (especially 20th century music).

• You may also upload other composition-related work, such as harmony exercises, arrangements, orchestrations, or analytical papers. All materials should be uploaded to the Portfolio item in your application checklist.

• Composition Statement: Prepare a 1-page written statement or a video (maximum 3 minutes) discussing your interest and experience in composition.

  • Briefly summarize your musical background or education.

  • Describe your inspiration, process, and creative vision regarding the compositions you submitted.

  • Discuss your career and creative aspirations, and why you believe studies in composition will help you achieve these goals.

  • Upload your 1-page essay or 3-minute video to the Portfolio item in your checklist.

• Audition on primary instrument: All undergraduate applicants—including those applying to Composition or other non-performance majors—must complete an audition. You may attend a live audition or upload a recorded audition. If submitting a recorded audition, upload both your audition video(s) and all composition materials to the same Portfolio checklist item.