How to Apply to Western Music

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Application Process

2025 Auditions/Interviews

Bachelor of Music audition dates
Jan 11
Feb 1
Feb 20
Feb 21
Feb 22
Mar 1
Mar 8
Mar 15
Mar 29

Contact Us

Need more information about applying to Western Music? We're here to help!

Odilla Van Delinder
Undergraduate Admissions Assistant
519-661-2044
ovandeli@uwo.ca

Sasha Gorbasew
Recruitment Co-ordinator
519-661-2111 x80532
agorbase@uwo.ca

Visit Us

Don Wright Faculty of Music
Talbot College, Room 210
Western University
1151 Richmond St.
London, Ontario N6A 3K7

Maps & Directions

1. Apply to Western

Apply to Western University through the Ontario Universities Application Centre

2. Register for your audition/interview

After completing step 1 and you have received your Western student number, register for an audition or interview (requirements vary by program) and pay the $80 fee (if applicable). 

Register Here

3. Submit your documents

Submit a completed questionnaire for each of your chosen programs, and ask two different referees to each submit a Letter of Recommendation. If required, send in your recorded audition (when requested by Odilla Van Delinder). 

4. Meet with us

Attend your audition and/or interview on your assigned date(s) if the program to which you are applying requires them. Bachelor of Music applicants, be sure to check your Instrument/Program Requirements in advance.

Admission Requirements & Forms

You must submit two Letters of Recommendation from two different referees, along with a completed questionnaire for each of your chosen programs.

Please forward a link to the Letter of Recommendation form to each of your referees. If you or your referees are unable to use our online system, please contact ovandeli@uwo.ca to request PDF or printed versions of the forms, which may be submitted by email or mail.

Please note that conservatory certificates are not required, but you may share any conservatory certificates in your completed questionnaire.

Bachelor of Music
Audition and in-person interview required
Letter of Recommendation form
Questionnaire form

Bachelor of Arts (Music)
No interview required
Letter of Recommendation form
Questionnaire form

Bachelor of Arts (Popular Music Studies)
Zoom interview required (plus recorded audition)
Letter of Recommendation form  
Questionnaire form

Bachelor of Arts (Music Administrative Studies)
Zoom interview required (plus recorded audition)
Letter of Recommendation form  
Questionnaire form

Auditions and Interviews

Requirements for Bachelor of Music Applicants

Applicants are expected to audition in person for the Bachelor of Music program, but those living outside Ontario, or by special permission, may send a recording. These applicants will also participate in an interview via Zoom with the audition panel. 

Learn what you will need to play for your Bachelor of Music audition by clicking on your instrument on the Instrument Requirements page.

Requirements for Popular Music & Music Administrative Studies Applicants

Applicants for the Major in Popular Music Studies and Music Administrative Studies programs are required to send a pre-recorded video and attend a Zoom interview.

Learn what you will need to play for your Popular Music Studies recording here.

Learn what you will need to play for your Music Administrative Studies recording here.

Requirements for Bachelor of Arts (Music)

Applicants for the Bachelor of Arts (Music) program are required to submit the questionnaire form and the Letter of Recommendation form. An interview is not required. 

Contact Us

Need more information about applying to Western Music? We're here to help!

Odilla Van Delinder
Undergraduate Admissions Assistant
519-661-2044
ovandeli@uwo.ca

Sasha Gorbasew
Recruitment Co-ordinator
519-661-2111 x80532
agorbase@uwo.ca

Visit Us

Don Wright Faculty of Music
Talbot College, Room 210
Western University
1151 Richmond St.
London, Ontario N6A 3K7

Maps & Directions