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School of Music
Queen Elizabeth II Music Building
270 - 18th Street
Brandon, Manitoba
Canada, R7A 6A9
Phone: (204) 727-7388
Fax: (204) 728-6839
Admission Procedures
See the General Calendar for further information.
Applicants to the School of Music must meet requirements and submit applications for both Brandon University and the School of Music. Generally, High School graduation in Manitoba or its equivalent is the minimum requirement for admission to Brandon University. For more information CONTACT the Brandon University Admissions Office.
Admission to the School of Music is determined on the basis of an Entrance Audition and supporting materials accompanying the Application Form. These include information on musical background and training, and letters of reference. Although not a formal requirement for admission, fundamental keyboard and theory skills are strongly recommended for students considering future application
Click here to fill out the online Application For Admission To Bachelor Of Music Degree Program
The Entrance Audition must be preceded by application to both the University and the School of Music.
Click here to fill out the online Entrance Audition Form
The minimum performance standard is approximately Grade VIII Royal Conservatory or Conservatory Canada (Grade VII Conservatory Canada for Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion). Auditions require the performance of three contrasting selections demonstrating the applicant’s musicality and technique and a test of aural skills. Aural skills to be tested will include the ability to sing a note after hearing it played on the piano; to identify (or sing) intervals; to sing up and down major and minor scales or to identify notes from within such scales; to clap back a rhythm after it has been clapped twice; and to play back or sing a short melodic phrase after it has been played twice. Sight reading may also be required. Upon request an accompanist will be provided for a nominal fee.
Although live auditions are preferable, taped auditions are accepted in cases where travel to Brandon presents serious problems. In these cases corroborative evidence of performance ability and of the authenticity of the taped performances is required. Taped auditions should be received no later than May 1, 2013.
Audition Forms are available from the Administrative Assistant to the School of Music. The completed audition form stating the requested audition date and repertoire to be performed should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the audition.
Audition dates for Fall admission 2013 are:
Applicants requesting an alternate audition date should CONTACT the Administrative Assistant to the School of Music.