On-campus auditions

Before you arrive:

  • Save the date for your instrument's assigned audition day.
  • Check your email for your individual audition date and time and your assigned accompanist’s contact information.
  • If you are coming from outside Canada, check with Immigration Canada for travel document requirements.
  • Applicants with disabilities who require accommodations in order to participate in the audition process must notify the graduateadmissions.music [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Graduate%20Admissions) (Graduate Admissions office) in advance of their audition date.

Accompanists:

  • The Schulich School of Music will provide an accompanist free of charge for the audition time only. Rehearsal costs are the responsibility of the applicant and vary depending on the accompanist.
  • Contact your accompanist as soon as you can to confirm your audition repertoire and arrange rehearsal times.
  • Applicants may bring their own accompanists if they wish. If you would like to do so, please advise us at graduateadmissions.music [at] mcgill.ca (Graduate Admissions)

On audition day:

If you are experiencing travel delays on the day of your audition or you are unable to attend your audition, please email our graduteadmissions.music [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Graduate%20Admissions) (Graduate Admissions office)

Check-in:

  • A minimum of one hour prior to your audition, you must check-in at the Strathcona Music Building lobby (555 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, Quebec).
    *Check-in is also mandatory for current students.
  • • Practice rooms will be available to you on your audition day. During check-in, directions to your audition location and practice rooms will be provided.

Details will be available at the check-in desk.


Where to stay:

Book a hotel in Montreal:

Special accommodations have been arranged with several downtown hotels. All hotels are within walking distance of the Schulich School of Music.

Special room prices are available to the McGill University community: staff, students, visitors, etc. 

If you are making reservations by phone, be sure to mention McGill University.

Events & Montreal:

Consult our Events Calendar for Schulich School of Music concerts and related events.

See the Discover Montreal website for happenings in the Greater Montreal area.

 

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