| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a. How do I apply for Music? | https://ampd.yorku.ca/apply/ |
| Am I on track to graduate? How do I make an Advising Appointment? | Would you like help evaluating your degree progress report? The Office of Advising and Integrated Student Services (OAISS) is your destination for undergraduate advising with personalized guidance around your degree requirements as well as resources, workshops and information to support you throughout your degree. To book an advising or petition advising appointment, please visit OAISS at 322 CFA or call (416) 736-5135 between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. Please make sure you speak directly with the receptionist to book your appointment. OAISS is unable to book appointment requests left in voicemail. |
| b. When is the application deadline? | https://ampd.yorku.ca/apply/ |
| c. What happens after I apply to Music? | Music applicants are admitted based on GPA and audition. Once you have applied to York’s music program you will be invited to complete a supplementary application which allows you to tell us more about your musical interests, training, and aspirations. When your supplementary application is completed you may book your on-campus audition which will consist of a 20-minute audition/interview with a faculty member. If you live more than 300 km away and are unable to come to York University, or if you are otherwise unable to attend a live audition, you may submit your audition performance videos online as part of your supplementary application. If we require more information we may contact you to arrange a brief Zoom interview. Have questions about the supplementary application for this program? Ask us at evalampd@yorku.ca. |
| Can I skip Music levels and take private lessons without the prerequisites? | Students must ask area coordinators for permission to do so. |
| d. How do I book my audition? | Once you have applied to the music program you will be emailed details about accessing the website. On the website, you will complete the supplementary evaluation questionnaire and then be able to book your on-campus evaluation appointment or submit your materials online. |
| Do I have to take private lessons on campus or can I take lessons with an instructor I wish, outside of campus, to fulfill that requirement? | Only private lessons taken from the Department of Music at York can fulfill private lesson requirements. |
| Does the Department of Music provide students with instruments? | No, we do not. Other than pianos and drums that can be used in the practice rooms, students must bring in their own instruments. |
| e. Are there online auditions? | Yes. As described above, if you live more than 300 km away and are unable to come to York University, or if you are otherwise unable to attend a live audition, you may submit your audition performance videos online as part of your supplementary application. If we require more information we may contact you to arrange a brief Zoom interview. Interviews for those applying to Digital/Electronic Music will take place online (see further instructions below) Have questions about the supplementary application for this program? Ask us at evalampd@yorku.ca. |
| f. Do I need to audition if I want to take music as a minor? | Yes, you must audition. |
| g. Do I need to audition if I’m doing a program change into Music? | Yes, you must audition. |
| h. What if I canʼt find a suitable time in the online scheduling for my Music audition? | Please email musicprg@yorku.ca and/or call the Music Office at 416-736-5186 and we will try to accommodate you by arranging a substitute audition time. |
| How do I add a course that is restricted or reserved? | Undergraduate students can request enrolment into a course that requires departmental permission by completing the MachForm at ampd.yorku.ca/permission This form may be used up until the last date to add a course without permission (refer to registrar.yorku.ca/enrol/dates under Add/Drop Deadlines to find the dates for the current academic term). After such time, students need permission of the instructor to add a course. AMPD Departments handle these permissions differently and it is best to ask the Department for advice or to get copies of the required paperwork (if by voicemail or email, always include your full name, student number, the course code and instructors name) |
| How do I get in touch with my Professor? | You can find your professor’s email address by looking them up in the York Atlas or your course syllabus. You can also contact your professor to find out what their office hours are to talk in person. |
| I am a York Student, how do I change my major or minor? | If you are currently enrolled and registered as an undergraduate student and wish to request a transfer to a different academic program/degree, please review the information at: https://myacademicrecord.students.yorku.ca/program-change and submit your program change request via the following link: https://passportyork.yorku.ca/ppylogin/ppylogin. A number of AMPD programs require an audition/interview/portfolio review before you can be admitted. When you submit your program change request, you should also contact the Department office (if by voicemail or email, always include your full name, student number, the course code, and instructors name) Cinema & Media Arts (Film) CFT 221 or 416-736-5149 or cma@yorku.ca Computational Arts (Digital Media) GCFA 232 or 416-736-5187 or comparts@yorku.ca Dance ACE 301 or 416-736-5137 or dance@yorku.ca Music ACE 371 or 416-736-5186 or musicprg@yorku.ca Theatre CFT 322 or 416-736-5172 or theadept@yorku.ca Visual Art & Art History GCFA 235 or 416-736-5187 or vaah@yorku.ca Please note: Design is unable to accommodate Internal York Transfer students for 2019/20 and 2020/21. |
| I have completed previous education, will I receive transfer credits? | Students who have completed previous college, university or IB credits could be eligible for transfer credits. After you apply, your transcripts will be evaluated and you will be notified of your transfer credits with your offer of admission. More information is available here: futurestudents.yorku.ca/transfer |
| i. Where will the Music auditions take place? | All live auditions will take place in the Accolade East building at York University’s Keele Campus. When you enter the Accolade East building, please take the elevator or stairs to the second floor where a registration desk will be located near room 210. An excellent campus map may be found at https://www.yorku.ca/parking/wp-content/uploads/sites/51/2022/07/2D-KEELE_Map.pdf The Accolade East building is number 92 on this map. |
| Is there a focused stream in the music degree that I can take and graduate with? | Students can choose to focus on composition, jazz, classical, or world music. However, the degree they graduate with will be a BA or BFA in Music. |
| I’m a student at York but not a music major. May I use the practice rooms? | No, practice rooms are for music majors only, for liability issues. |
| j. How long before my audition should I check in? | We recommend that you check in at the registration desk at least one hour prior to your audition time. A warm-up room will be provided for you and, at the appropriate time, you will be escorted to the audition room. |
| k. Where do I check in on the day of my Music audition? | A check-in table will be set up on the second floor of the Accolade East Building near room 210. |
| l. How long are the Music auditions? | Your audition will take approximately 20-minutes. |
| m. What happens at the music interview/audition? | Your audition will take approximately 20-minutes and will generally include: – A performance of your two contrasting pieces – A discussion of your musical knowledge as well as your goals and aspirations – An assessment of your theory and musicianship skills through the identifying of intervals, scales and chord types, and you may be asked to sing pitches, intervals or scales – Sight reading and additional exercises if further information is needed to make a complete assessment of your abilities and potential Helpful information regarding choosing appropriate repertoire for your specific audition type may be found below in these FAQs. |
| n. What should I play in my Music Audition? | |
| o. Do I need an accompanist? | You may choose to have an accompanist if that helps show your abilities in their best light however, it is not required. Here is a list of recommended accompanists for hire. Specific suggestions for jazz audition accompaniments are below. |
| p. If I audition for the jazz program what kind of accompaniment do I bring? | We encourage you to bring an accompanist if you wish to do so but please do not use drums as part of your accompaniment for the audition. Please refer to the following “instrument – specific” accompaniment guidelines: Jazz vocalists should be accompanied by piano or guitar. Jazz guitarists and pianists may perform solo or be accompanied by bass. Jazz wind or string players may perform solo or be accompanied by piano or guitar and/or bass. Jazz bassists may perform solo or be accompanied by piano or guitar. Jazz drummers should perform solo, without accompaniment. |
| q. May I use a recorded accompaniment for my Music audition? | Yes. (As mentioned above, Jazz drummers should perform solo, without accompaniment.) Here is a list of recommended accompanists for hire. |
| r. Will I be asked to perform anything for my Music audition other than my two contrasting pieces? | |
| s. How should I prepare for an audition in Digital/Electronic Music? | Please upload at least two examples of your digital music projects to the audition website along with your supplementary application. Your examples should be between 3 and 10 minutes in length. If you send a performance, submit the audio/video as indicated on the online form. You may include a brief (5 - 10 minute) video of yourself describing your production process using one of your projects as a sample. Interviews for this area will be conducted via Zoom. Please book an interview time using the online scheduling system once your supplementary application is complete. |
| t. Will I be asked to complete a separate theory test? | Your interview will include some general theory questions. There will be no separate theory evaluation. |
| u. Is there a minimum piano proficiency requirement for all Music applicants? | There is not. However, all of your musical training will be taken into consideration when assessing your application. |
| v. What if I want to audition on the same instrument for two different areas of the Music program such as Jazz and Classical? | You may only audition in a single area but make your other abilities clear on your supplemental application. Music students can take courses from all the areas they are interested in, no matter what they auditioned for (though some courses require additional auditions). |
| w. What do I do if I want to audition for Music on two different instruments? | You may only audition on a single instrument but be sure to include information regarding your skills and training on a second instrument on your supplemental application. |
| What are the Music studies/studio courses that I can take? | Refer to online Undergraduate Programme Guide found at: https://music.ampd.yorku.ca/programs/courses/ |
| What is a 1900 course and why is there no scheduled time? | Six credits from the AMPD 1900 3.00 series of courses, outside the major, are required of all School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design degrees. These courses may be used toward satisfying the humanities general education requirement, the in/out requirements or an AMPD elective. For students admitted to the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design with a minimum of 54 transfer credits, the six credits from the 1900 3.00 series of courses outside the major are optional. Only courses with FA/_ _ _ _ 1900 in the course code fulfill this requirement. You can find them in the York University Courses website by searching School of the Arts, Music, Performance & Design, the Department and 1900 under 'Faculty, Subject and Number.' Some 1900 courses such as Dance have online lectures so when you add them to your schedule there won't be a scheduled time for class but there may still be a scheduled tutorial. |
| Which courses can I take to fulfill my studies/studios 3rd/4th year requirements? | Refer to online Undergraduate Programme Guide found at: https://music.ampd.yorku.ca/programs/courses/ |
| x. When will I find out the results of my Music audition? | |
| y. What does guaranteed consideration mean? Can I apply or complete my audition/interview/portfolio review after the deadline? | Anyone who completes their application before the deadlines listed for their application cycle will have their application reviewed. Applications may be accepted after the guaranteed consideration deadline on a first come first served basis until the program is full. |
