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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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 info updated Jul 31, 1:58 PM

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.

Key Info

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Sep 1, 2026

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Most Degree Programs Application DeadlineJan 31, 2027

Theatre Application DeadlineMay 1, 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.

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.

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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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

•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.

Updated Jul 31, 1:58 PM