In-person auditions will take place between February 18-22, 2025. 

All in-person applications must be received by January 20th (Video applications by February 26th). IMPORTANT NOTE: You must apply through OUAC first (see Steps below to apply to the University of Ottawa).

• Candidates who select an in-person audition will be assigned a time-slot.
• 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 applications and link must be submitted by February 26, 2025 (In-person audition applications by January 20th)

• YouTube Guidelines:
  1. Create a YouTube account if you do not have one yet.
  2. When uploading the video, choose the unlisted option.
  3. For the title, please follow this format: name, instrument, intended program of study (BMus).
  4. Your audition must be in one video. Each piece must be in one take.
  5. 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.

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. 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.