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In-Person or Virtual

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Accordion

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Accordion

Training

Accordion is an audition category within the BMus Performance path

Students may audition for classical, jazz, Traditional Musics of the World, or combined lesson study in the BMus degree

N. Antonio Peruch provides the school’s named accordion instruction.

The instrument can enter the chamber-music program and the World Music Ensemble’s cross-tradition collaborations.

Performance & Productions

Music students participate in School of Creative and Performing Arts ensembles, recitals, and performance opportunities

Enhanced performance-focused students may also pursue the Mount Royal Conservatory Advanced Performance Program collaboration

School info

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Enrollment

38K

Costs & aid

Domestic tuition

CA$7,387

Canadian students

International tuition

CA$30,782

international students

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Program info updated 6d ago

Program Highlights

Training

Accordion is an audition category within the BMus Performance path

Students may audition for classical, jazz, Traditional Musics of the World, or combined lesson study in the BMus degree

N. Antonio Peruch provides the school’s named accordion instruction.

The instrument can enter the chamber-music program and the World Music Ensemble’s cross-tradition collaborations.

Performance & Productions

Music students participate in School of Creative and Performing Arts ensembles, recitals, and performance opportunities

Enhanced performance-focused students may also pursue the Mount Royal Conservatory Advanced Performance Program collaboration

Program Highlights

Training

Accordion is an audition category within the BMus Performance path

Students may audition for classical, jazz, Traditional Musics of the World, or combined lesson study in the BMus degree

N. Antonio Peruch provides the school’s named accordion instruction.

The instrument can enter the chamber-music program and the World Music Ensemble’s cross-tradition collaborations.

Performance & Productions

Music students participate in School of Creative and Performing Arts ensembles, recitals, and performance opportunities

Enhanced performance-focused students may also pursue the Mount Royal Conservatory Advanced Performance Program collaboration

Key Info

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Fees

Application Fee (Canadian Education)

CA$125

Application Fee (International Education)

CA$145

Opens

Oct 1, 2026

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Program AppApplication

Auditions

BMus Application Deadline for In-Person AuditionFeb 1, 2027

BMus Entrance AuditionsFeb 8–10, 2027

OR — Recorded Video Audition

BMus Final Application Deadline (Video Audition)Mar 1, 2027

Bmus Entrance Audition · arts.ucalgary.ca

Audition Requirements

Additional Materials

Video

Video audition only: upload a Word or PDF document in Student Centre with applicant name, UCID, audition video link or links, and password if needed

Sheet Music (Optional)

Sheet music: you are highly encouraged to bring a copy of the music that you will present at the audition for the audition jury, if the music you are presenting is notated. If your music features yourself and a pianist, please provide the full score

Video Specifications

Video Submission

Video auditions may be submitted as Vimeo or YouTube links by the published BMus deadline

Each piece or movement should be recorded in one continuous take without editing

The musician's hands and body should be visible

Recordings should be high quality and on acoustic instruments when possible

Upload the video-link document to Student Centre after submitting the application

Bmus Entrance Audition · arts.ucalgary.ca

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to BMus in Performance through UCalgary undergraduate admissions

Submit the BMus audition application form after the general application

Current Cycle

Fall 2027 undergraduate applications open October 1, 2026

Apply by February 1, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. and select an in-person audition to be notified of your audition schedule within 5 business days; in-person auditions are February 8, 9, and 10, 2027

Applications after February 1 are still considered, by video audition only, but seats are largely filled at the February auditions; the final application deadline is March 1, 2027

What's The Process

Audition Process

Select in-person or video audition in the UCalgary application

Video audition is available when the home address is more than 150 km from the University of Calgary

Auditioned students are assessed on technique, musicality, and potential for growth at their audition

Those who do not bring music will still receive an audition

Audition Expectations

Auditions may be accompanied or unaccompanied where appropriate and feasible

Sight-reading and technique may be included as part of the audition

School info

Snapshot

Enrollment

38K

Costs & aid

Domestic tuition

CA$7,387

Canadian students

International tuition

CA$30,782

international students

School website

Training

Accordion is an audition category within the BMus Performance path

Students may audition for classical, jazz, Traditional Musics of the World, or combined lesson study in the BMus degree

N. Antonio Peruch provides the school’s named accordion instruction.

The instrument can enter the chamber-music program and the World Music Ensemble’s cross-tradition collaborations.

Performance & Productions

Music students participate in School of Creative and Performing Arts ensembles, recitals, and performance opportunities

Enhanced performance-focused students may also pursue the Mount Royal Conservatory Advanced Performance Program collaboration

Updated 6d ago

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