Students in the vocal program acquire performance skills such as vocal technique, foreign language diction, and program building, and learn about stage deportment and vocal health.

Studying Voice

uOttawa Opera Ensemble

They study a broad range of repertoire that encompasses music from the baroque, classic, romantic and contemporary periods. A core of nationally and internationally recognized performers and teachers give dedicated personal attention to help develop the artistry found in each individual singer. Voice professors within the School of Music and invited guests of international reputation give regular masterclasses.

Audition requirements

Undergraduate candidates should prepare, from memory:

  • one aria / song of the Baroque period;
  • one mélodie française (in original language);
  • one German lied (in original language);
  • one of candidate's own choice.

The audition will include some sight singing, and may include a short aural skills test.

Students applying to the Bachelor of Music (B. Mus.) or to the combined Bachelor of Music and Science (B. Mus./B. Sc.) must demonstrate an advanced level of technical proficiency and performance ability.

For more information, please contact Professor Christiane Riel, Head of the Vocal Sector.

Perez Hall

Get to know our faculty

Our esteemed faculty, comprised of accomplished musicians and scholars, bring a wealth of experience and a passion for teaching to every classroom and studio.
Discover our voice professors

Accompanists

Note that the School of Music does not provide accompanists for the auditions. Candidates are responsible for securing their own accompanist. You can hire an accompanist from our list or anyone else of your choosing. A cappella auditions are not accepted, nor or pre-recorded back-up tracks.

ANNAND, Tom
613-261-0376
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BECKE, Carson
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BOUCHER, Nadia
613-447-2066 
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BUSCH, Nicholas
226-787-7155
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DESMARAIS, Jean
418-490-1933 
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DESROSIERS, Cécile 
613-789-0625
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DEUNSCH PLOURDE, Sonja 
613-254-9186
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ESHGHI, Parvaneh
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GINSBURG, Judy
613-224-1267
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HALL, Robert
705-626-9995
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LACROIX, Frédéric
613-421-0647
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LAMPRON, Anthony
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LANGLOIS, Amélie
613-804-0787
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LEGAULT, Eve
819-230-1507
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MOORCROFT, Joanne 
613-592-2737
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RICHARDS, Jenna
613-868-6248
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SWEENEY, Sonya
613-806-9512
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URBANCIC, Aude
613-315-0032
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