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Program Recognition

•Musical Arts is UVic's most flexible Bachelor of Music program.

Training

•Combines private lessons and music study with the most electives of any UVic BMus, letting students shape their own path.

•Designed for students seeking a music-performance education with room for other interests in the final years.

Career Outcomes

•Prepares students for master's study or careers in administration, media, journalism, studio teaching, and community performance.

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.

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Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Musical Arts is UVic's most flexible Bachelor of Music program.

Training

•Combines private lessons and music study with the most electives of any UVic BMus, letting students shape their own path.

•Designed for students seeking a music-performance education with room for other interests in the final years.

Career Outcomes

•Prepares students for master's study or careers in administration, media, journalism, studio teaching, and community performance.

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

•Musical Arts is UVic's most flexible Bachelor of Music program.

Training

•Combines private lessons and music study with the most electives of any UVic BMus, letting students shape their own path.

•Designed for students seeking a music-performance education with room for other interests in the final years.

Career Outcomes

•Prepares students for master's study or careers in administration, media, journalism, studio teaching, and community performance.

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.

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All Other Degree ProgramsMay 1, 2026

TheatreJun 15, 2026

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Application deadlineApplication for AuditionReference LettersFeb 15, 2026

Audition Requirements

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.

•Letters may be attached in the portal or emailed directly to musicadmin@uvic.ca.

Video

•Required only for applicants submitting a recorded audition.

•Submit a YouTube or hosting-site link for the recorded audition video or email it to musicadmin@uvic.ca.

Repertoire

•Audition on your principal instrument or voice using that area's published audition repertoire (Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Keyboard, Voice, or Percussion).

•Prepare contrasting selections that demonstrate technique, tone, and musicality.

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•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

•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, such as a phone or tablet.

•Recordings may be accompanied or unaccompanied and must include both video and audio.

•A recording may be one continuous take or individual files for each piece.

•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

•Musical Arts is UVic's most flexible Bachelor of Music program.

Training

•Combines private lessons and music study with the most electives of any UVic BMus, letting students shape their own path.

•Designed for students seeking a music-performance education with room for other interests in the final years.

Career Outcomes

•Prepares students for master's study or careers in administration, media, journalism, studio teaching, and community performance.

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.

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