Performance Diploma/Minor Programs
The One-Year Artist Diploma program is offered to students who have previously completed a Bachelor of Music degree or its equivalent. Applicants must also demonstrate a performance level of at least a Conservatory Associate standard, and show evidence of exceptional performance ability. New applicants to the One-Year Artist Diploma program who are new to Western University should contact the Recruitment Officer, Sasha Gorbasew, agorbase@uwo.ca before applying. Students already at Western who plan to graduate this year and would like to audition for this program should contact the Music Performance Studies Department, mpsdept@uwo.ca during the Intent to Register period.
The Minor in Music Performance Studies is a three-year program designed for students who are also concurrently enrolled in a non-music degree. The program is flexible and permits students to focus exclusively on music study. It offers weekly one-hour lessons. Although minor holders represent performers of high artistic achievement, graduate schools generally require an academic degree as well. Students already at Western should contact Diane Mills, pdmills@uwo.ca during the Intent to Register period.
Both the One-Year Artist Diploma and Minor in Music Performance Studies programs allow the student to concentrate on performance study, with a wide range of music electives.
Admission to the Artist Diploma and Minor in Music Performance Studies Programs
Auditions will be adjudicated in April by a panel of faculty from the Department of Music Performance Studies. Auditions for both programs will be scheduled at 15-minute intervals. Admission requirements and performance levels are outlined in the Academic Calendar.
Audition Requirements for the Minor in Music Performance Studies Program
Keyboard
- 3 solo pieces from different periods
- Memorization is required
Orchestral Instruments
- 2 contrasting pieces
- No memorization required
Voice
- Material from different periods
- Languages: English plus any two French, German or Italian
- Memorization is required, except for Oratorio arias
Academic requirements for the Minor in Music Performance Studies.
Audition Requirements for the One-Year Artist Diploma
Keyboard
- 3 pieces from different periods
- Memorization will be required effective September 2013
Collaborative Piano
- One movement of piano/violin/instrumental sonata
- One piano/voice selection
- Piano solo piece
Orchestral Instruments
- 2 contrasting pieces plus orchestral excerpts equivalent to 3rd year performance (Music 3921)
- No memorization required
Voice
- 1 opera aria in Italian
- 1 oratorio aria in any language
- 3 art songs showing a variety of musical styles and periods
- One each in French, German and English
- Memorization is required, except for Oratorio arias
Academic requirements for the One-Year Artist Diploma.
Admission/Interview Process
Full application requirements, including admission forms, and interview registration, can be found on our How to Apply webpage.
Contact Information
Associate Dean (Undergraduate Admissions & Programs)
Dr. John Cuciurean
519-661-2111 x85333
jcuciure@uwo.ca
Undergraduate Admissions Assistant
Odilla Van Delinder
519-661-2044
ovandeli@uwo.ca
Recruitment Officer
Sasha Gorbasew
519-661-2111 x80532
agorbase@uwo.ca
Academic Counsellor
Ms. Diane Mills
519-661-2044
pdmills@uwo.ca
