Entrance Scholarship Auditions for 2024

For more information on entrance scholarships, or to schedule an audition, please fill out the form below. 

These auditions are for University applicants who intend to make music their major (or double major) after their first year of studies or to external applicants transferring to UW music from a non-music program.

These application auditions will open in September 2022. Those who do not audition prior to starting at UW can still do so once they are a current Arts student for performance courses and the music major program.

Information and privacy: questions regarding the collection of information on this form can be directed to the form administrator.

Please use official name (first name and last name). Include preferred first name in brackets as well. ie. First Name (Preferred First Name) Last Name.
Indicated the instrument that you will audition with. If you have more than one dominant instrument that you wish to audition with, please indicate this in the Comments at the bottom.
No proof certificate or affiliation required.  If you are not sure of your level, check the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) syllabus or the The Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) syllabus to estimate your performance level equivalency.
Which city/province/country are you currently living in?
Audition Status
Availability - Audition/Sight-reading and Interview (Select all that apply)
NOTE: Exact times will be determined later in order to group like instruments. 
Online options are for those who live too far away to come in person, as results are more favourable with an in person audition versus a video submission.
This is for those who are visiting on UWaterloo's campus wide open house day at the same time.
University of Waterloo application status
Select all programs that you applied to at the University of Waterloo.
This is an 8-digit number found on your application confirmation.
Have you received an offer of admission from the University of Waterloo?
How did you hear about our program?
Choose all that apply.
Briefly describe your previous and current musical experiences. Use point form.
Interested in living where the music is made while studying at Waterloo? Learn about living steps away from music practice rooms, and being part of a vibrant Community.
PS. It's the only residence where you apply to get in. See also uwaterloo.ca/grebel/virtual.