Audition material

For your application to be considered, you will need to submit the following: 

 

Your audition video – click here for a list of requirements by program {link to anchor #AuditionRecording further down this page, or to a new Audition Video Requirements page with a “Back to Audition Material” button} 

Your musical biography (approximately 250 words) 

Your headshot 

A copy of your most recent diploma or transcript 

Proof of citizenship – click here to determine which document(s) you need to submit {link to anchor #ProofofCitizenship further down this page, or to a new Proof of Citizenship page with a “Back to Audition Material” button} 

 

These items should be emailed to Orford at admissions@orford.mu after your complete your registration form. 
 

Audition Video Requirements 

 

Your video must be submitted as one or more public or unlisted links on YouTube or Vimeo, accessible directly without a password. 

 

Instrumental Master Classes  

•  High-quality video recording including two works of various styles, which must include a work from the standard virtuosic repertoire 

• Maximum 15 minutes in length
• Recorded after July 1, 2021

 

Vocal Master Classes 

•  High-quality video recording including three contrasting pieces from the repertoire of the French mélodie and the German Lied; one opera or oratorio aria will be accepted 
• Maximum 15 minutes in length
• Recorded after July 1, 2021

 

Baroque Music Workshop 

• High-quality video recording including two works of various styles, which must include a work from the standard virtuosic repertoire
• Maximum 15 minutes in length
• Recorded after July 1, 2021

 

Composition Workshop 

• Audio or video recording of two recent compositions
• Scores of the two compositions (in .pdf format)
• Letter of intent (describing your academic progress and your expectations for the workshop)

 

Contemporary Music Workshop 

• High-quality video recording including two works of various styles, which should ideally include contemporary music works
• Maximum 15 minutes in length

 

Improvisation Workshop  

• High-quality video recording including two works of various styles, which should ideally include an improvisation
• Maximum 15 minutes in length
• Recorded after July 1, 2021

 

Proof of Citizenship Requirements 

 

• All documents listed are required 
• Please submit high-quality, scanned copies 
• Photos are not accepted 

 

Canadian Citizen Born in Canada  

• Birth certificate (both sides)

 

Canadian Citizen Born Abroad  

• Birth certificate (both sides)
• Citizenship card (both sides)
• Quebec selection certificate (if applicable)

 

Permanent Resident of Canada 

• Birth certificate (both sides)
• Permanent resident card (both sides)
• Quebec selection certificate (if applicable)

 

Other Citizenships  

• Birth certificate
• Passport