Admission to the School of Music is competitive and dependent on available positions in the program. Admissions decisions are made with particular emphasis on an applicant’s audition and their academic performance. Additionally, the results of the applicant’s Theory Assessment, their letter of recommendation, and their personal statement inform admission decisions.
Decisions are sent out on a rolling basis. The program for which you have applied and the strength of your application determine when you will receive your admissions results.
Some applicants may be offered Early Provisional Acceptance at the time of their audition. These applicants must still meet the basic admission requirements for Memorial University in order to be accepted into the School of Music.
Do I have to apply for music scholarships?
All applicants who audition before March 7 will be automatically considered for School of Music entrance scholarships. No separate scholarship application is required.
Additionally, Memorial University offers a limited number of university-wide entrance scholarships. For more information, visit Scholarships, Awards and Financial Aid Office.
What is on the Theory Assessment?
For information on what is included in the Theory Assessment, see Audition Process. Applicants to the Master of Music program do not write the Theory Assessment.
Applicants are exempt from writing the Theory Assessment if they have completed RCM Theory Level 8 (formerly RCM Grade 2 rudiments) within the last two years, or if they have scored 5 on the AP Music Theory Exam within the last two years. Please email a copy of your certificate to musicaudition@mun.ca. 
Sample Theory Assessment (pdf)
Who has to take the Piano Proficiency Test and why?
The Piano Proficiency Test is not an entrance requirement, although applicants may choose to take it as part of their audition if they like. Students whose Principal Applied Study is Piano or Organ are exempt from the Piano Proficiency Test. Applicants to the Master of Music program do not perform the Piano Proficiency Test.
Students enrolled in MUN’s School of Music must pass the Piano Proficiency Test by the end of their first year. The test is administered in September and February of each year. All music students must pass it in order to register for the Keyboard Fundamentals course, a required course for all second year music students. If you are not already a good pianist, you should plan to take private piano lessons during your first year.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. HOW DO I SUBMIT MY HOURS/WHEN DO I GET PAID?
Payroll is submitted every two weeks. You get paid the week following submission, so its important that if you want to get paid on time, that you submit your hours promptly.
Use this form to submit your hours.
2. WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE?
Black shirt, black pants, black shoes. In addition, front of house and box office assistants are required to wear School of Music name tags.
3. WHERE DO I FIND OUT ABOUT SCHEDULED SHIFTS AND OTHER STUDENT ASSISTANT INFORMATION
Student assistants are advised that they will be expected to join and check the MUN School of Music Student Assistant Facebook group to find out about upcoming shifts. It is also a way to notify other student assistants and the Concert and Facilities Coordinator about any possible schedule conflicts.
4. WHAT DO I DO IF I CAN'T DO A SHIFT THAT I AM SCHEDULED FOR?