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Choral

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Secondary

Program Recognition

Choral emphasis within UVic's BMus Music Education Secondary.

Training

Prepares choral directors through conducting, choral and vocal methods, and pedagogy.

Emphasizes experiential learning in local schools throughout the degree.

Career Outcomes

Graduates teach choral and classroom music in elementary, middle, and secondary schools; BC certification requires the additional Secondary Post-Degree Professional Program (BEd).

Facilities

UVic describes its School of Music as Canada's only all-Steinway school, with more than 60 pianos.

Location

UVic is located in Victoria, with access to Pacific Opera, the Victoria Symphony, indie bands, music-tech companies, and local performance communities.

Program info updated Sep 13, 4:53 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Choral emphasis within UVic's BMus Music Education Secondary.

Training

Prepares choral directors through conducting, choral and vocal methods, and pedagogy.

Emphasizes experiential learning in local schools throughout the degree.

Career Outcomes

Graduates teach choral and classroom music in elementary, middle, and secondary schools; BC certification requires the additional Secondary Post-Degree Professional Program (BEd).

Facilities

UVic describes its School of Music as Canada's only all-Steinway school, with more than 60 pianos.

Location

UVic is located in Victoria, with access to Pacific Opera, the Victoria Symphony, indie bands, music-tech companies, and local performance communities.

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Choral emphasis within UVic's BMus Music Education Secondary.

Training

Prepares choral directors through conducting, choral and vocal methods, and pedagogy.

Emphasizes experiential learning in local schools throughout the degree.

Career Outcomes

Graduates teach choral and classroom music in elementary, middle, and secondary schools; BC certification requires the additional Secondary Post-Degree Professional Program (BEd).

Facilities

UVic describes its School of Music as Canada's only all-Steinway school, with more than 60 pianos.

Location

UVic is located in Victoria, with access to Pacific Opera, the Victoria Symphony, indie bands, music-tech companies, and local performance communities.

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Sep 1, 2026

Deadline

Most Degree Programs Application DeadlineJan 31, 2027

Theatre Application DeadlineMay 1, 2027

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Auditions

Live Music Audition – Piano, Strings and VoiceFeb 27, 2027

Live Music Audition – Woodwinds, Brass and PercussionFeb 28, 2027

OR — Recorded Video Audition

Recorded Audition DeadlineFeb 28, 2027

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Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Songs

Classical Voice

Prepare six contrasting classical selections in several languages.

English is required; German, Italian, and French are advised; other foreign-language songs may also be considered.

Selections may come from folk, baroque, classical, and 20th-century song repertoire.

Within the six selections, include one opera aria and/or one oratorio solo.

One Broadway selection may be included, but it is optional.

Additional Materials

Essay

Required.

500 words or less.

Prompt: introduce yourself, your musical experience and interests, and your future goals.

Letters of Recommendation

Required.

Two reference letters are required.

Referees should know your musical background and experience.

Reference letters are due February 15 and may be attached in the portal or emailed directly to musicadmin@uvic.ca.

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Good to Know

Application Portal

Submit the UVic undergraduate application through EducationPlannerBC.

Complete the School of Music Application for Audition by February 15.

Theory Placement

Admitted students complete a 25-minute online music theory placement test for first-term theory course placement only — it does not affect admission.

An optional theory exemption test before classes can place students into second-year theory.

What's The Process

Audition Format

Music Education applicants complete the standard School of Music performance audition on their principal instrument or in voice.

Applicants may audition live on campus or submit a recorded audition.

Admission depends on both a successful music audition and academic acceptance to UVic.

Recorded Auditions

Recordings may be made on any readily available device and may be accompanied or unaccompanied; they must include both video and audio.

Submit a YouTube or hosting-site link with the Application for Audition or by email.

Optional Interview

Applicants may request a 10-15 minute conversation with the School of Music Director; it is not required.

Program Recognition

Choral emphasis within UVic's BMus Music Education Secondary.

Training

Prepares choral directors through conducting, choral and vocal methods, and pedagogy.

Emphasizes experiential learning in local schools throughout the degree.

Career Outcomes

Graduates teach choral and classroom music in elementary, middle, and secondary schools; BC certification requires the additional Secondary Post-Degree Professional Program (BEd).

Facilities

UVic describes its School of Music as Canada's only all-Steinway school, with more than 60 pianos.

Location

UVic is located in Victoria, with access to Pacific Opera, the Victoria Symphony, indie bands, music-tech companies, and local performance communities.

Updated Sep 13, 4:53 PM