General Information
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Instruction: Available on both a one-to-one and a class basis.
Facility: The Eckhardt-GramatteÌ Conservatory of Music is housed in the Queen Elizabeth II Music Building at Brandon University.
Scholarships: Available in varying amounts to those successful in the annual springtime Conservatory Scholarship Auditions. A list of scholarships is available from the Music Office. They are also listed in the Awards Section of the Brandon University Calendar.
Conservatory Special Awards: Available for deserving Conservatory students showing financial need. No audition is required. Applications are available from the School of Music Office.
Concerts: On presentation of their Conservatory identity cards, students are admitted at a special discount to all University- sponsored concerts except those designated as benefits.
Masterclasses and Workshops: Students are encouraged to participate in masterclasses and workshops sponsored by the Conservatory and the School of Music.
Music Library: The University Music Library and its excellent listening facilities are available to all students on presentation of their Conservatory cards.
Library Privileges: If parents of students who are under 18 years of age wish their children to have music library privileges, they must sign a Brandon University library registration card prior to their children borrowing library materials. This can be done at the School of Music library by presenting their Conservatory Card as proof of Conservatory registration. (Conservatory cards are available at the School of Music Office or from your private instructor).
Computer Lab: Conservatory students and teachers have access to the School of Music’s computer lab.
Performance Opportunities: Students are given the opportunity to perform in studio clubs arranged by teachers, in periodic Conservatory recitals held in the Lorne Watson Recital Hall of the Queen Elizabeth II Music Building, as well as in small and large ensembles.
Accompanists: Students requiring accompanists for recitals, examinations and festivals should expect to pay a fee (including payment for rehearsal time) unless the performance represents a mutually broadening experience and is agreed to by those involved.