Undergraduate Application Materials

You need to prepare the application and supporting materials described on this page.
To find out how to submit your material to us, please read how to apply.

Online application form

All music applicants must complete an online application for admission to McGill University. The following sections within the application, are specifically applicable to music applicants:

  • Music Information: you can use this area to describe your musical experience including performance and theoretical studies.
  • Statement of Intent: In a few short sentences, tell us about yourself, your musical background and music career ambitions.
    And, briefly describe why you chose to apply to our School and what made you decide that this is where you want to study.

Supporting materials for all music applicants

  1. Transcripts
    • Upload unofficial transcripts from all academic institutions you attended, unless you are a CEGEP or Ontario high school student applying through OUAC. Official transcripts will only be required if offered admission.
    • Self Reported Grades: High School applicants from Canadian provinces (outside Ontario and Quebec) and the United States must self-report their grade 11 and 12 marks through the designated webform via Minerva. See instructions for applicants from high schools in Canada, and from the United States.
  2. Audition material
    • Prepare a recorded audition if you cannot participate in on-campus auditions.
  3. Proof of English proficiency
    • You may be required to demonstrate proficiency in English. Visit McGill's Applying website to find out if this applies to you.

Additional program-specific materials

Composition

  • Written scores for 2 or 3 of your compositions in a single PDF document. If you have recordings available of these compositions (mp3), send us these as well. See How to Apply for submission details.
  • You can also provide other “composition-related” works like advanced harmony exercises, arrangements, orchestrations or papers written about composition (analysis, presentations, etc.).
  • Personal Statement: prepare a brief written statement (1-page) or recorded video (max 3-minutes), that covers the following: discuss your musical background and the compositions you have submitted in your portfolio. Your personal statement should be submitted with your composition material (option of written or video).

Music Education

  • One music Education support letter of support, clearly stating that it is in support of your application to the Music Education program and describing your potential as a music educator. This letter must be undergraduateadmissions.music [at] mcgill.ca (emailed directly to Undergraduate Admissions) by your referee.

Non-degree Sound Recording qualifying year (for the M.Mus. program)

  • Please contact the Sound Recording Area Chair for further information if you are missing the necessary undergraduate prerequisites courses in order to apply to the MMus Sound Recording program.
  • On the application form, apply as an undergraduate non-degree special student.
  • In your statement of intent (in the online application form), describe your interest in pursuing undergraduate prerequisite classes in sound recording.
  • If available, provide sound recording demos with written descriptions by March 1st . See How to Apply for submission details.
  • Letters of recommendation are not required.
  • No audition is required.
  • An application fee will be charged.
     
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