How to Apply to Western Music
Application Process
2023 Auditions/Interviews
2023 Audition Dates:
Tuesday, February 21
Wednesday, February 22
Thursday, February 23
Friday, February 24
Saturday, March 4
Saturday, March 11
Saturday, March 18
Saturday, April 1
Certain instruments or programs will be auditioned on certain dates. Once you have completed registration, we will email you with an audition/interview date from those listed above.
Since enrolment is limited and competitive, you are encouraged to register for an audition/interview and submit all forms at your soonest convenience.
Fee
$70
Registration link
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
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 interview required
Letter of Recommendation form
Questionnaire form
Bachelor of Arts (Music)
Interview required
Letter of Recommendation form
Questionnaire form
Bachelor of Arts (Popular Music Studies)
Interview required (plus recorded audition)
Letter of Recommendation form
Questionnaire form
Bachelor of Arts (Music Administrative Studies)
Interview required (plus recorded audition)
Letter of Recommendation form
Questionnaire form
Music Theory Assessment
All applicants are required to take an online Theory Assessment before their audition. Instructions for completing the Music Theory Assessment online, including the link to the assessment, will be sent via e-mail after your audition/interview has been scheduled. The assessment covers music rudiments: scales, key signatures, rhythm, meter, intervals, triads, seventh chords, and inversions. The purpose of this assessment is to determine preparedness for first-year music theory. Applicants who struggle with the material covered on the assessment will be encouraged to do preparatory work in basic music theory before entering the program.
Auditions and Interviews
Auditions and interviews will be in person this year.
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.
To prepare for your audition, applicants should review the content in the related conservatory theory rudiments for the expected grade level of their instrument, available via our Instrument Requirements webpage.
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 live interview at Western. We will schedule Zoom interviews for applicants living outside Ontario, or by special permission.
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
