How to Apply to Western Music
Application Process
2025 Auditions/Interviews
We are still accepting applications. Please contact Odilla at ovandeli@uwo.ca to set up an audition.
Fee: $80
Contact Us
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
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.
Music Theory for Incoming Students
Although a Music Theory Assessment is not required for applicants to the Don Wright Faculty of Music, all incoming students are expected to have a basic understanding of rudimentary music theory and be able to read music at an entry level at minimum when they start their first year. Please contact us (see below) if you would like to receive further information regarding the specific entry-level music literacy expectations.
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
