The following information will help you prepare for your audition. Please read through this information carefully.
Performance Program Auditions
Tyndale values music of all styles and encourages musicians to audition with musical selections that demonstrate their strengths and gifting.
Your audition will be approximately 15 minutes long and should consist of two-five minute selections, in any style that conveys your proficiency and musicianship. These selections should highlight your talents and allow the audition panel to see you in your best light.
Selections must be memorized and should reflect a variety of styles.
Be sure to bring three copies of each piece with you for the audition panel.
Voice
- Prepare TWO contrasting solos of your choice that demonstrate your vocal strengths and musicianship.
- You will be asked to sight-read a musical excerpt and perform a basic ear training exercise, demonstrating your aural skills
Piano
- Prepare TWO contrasting solos of your choice that demonstrate your abilities and musicianship.
- Piano auditions require an advanced level of performance. This is comparable to Grade 9 RCM level repertoire. In selecting your pieces, please see the rcmusic.com syllabus (PDF) for ideas for selections. You may however perform pieces not listed in this reference as this is merely a guide.
- You will be asked to sight-read a brief musical excerpt
Guitar
- Prepare TWO contrasting solos of your choice that demonstrate your abilities and musicianship.
- You will be asked to perform various major and minor scales, basic arpeggios and to sight-read a brief musical excerpt
Skill Level Requirements
- Your two selections should be at a RCM grade eight level or equivalent
- While it is recommended that vocal and guitar applicants have a minimum of Grade 6 RCM piano proficiency, applicants without such proficiency will still be assessed for their abilities and potential
Since the Audition panel would like to discover your talents, you may also be asked to perform additional exercises so that a complete assessment of your abilities and potential may be made.
Accompanist Requirements
- An accompanist is required for all vocal and guitar performance program auditions.
- You may bring your own accompanist if you wish or if you would like to request our provided accompanist from the Tyndale Music Department free of charge, please contact Professor Joy Lee at JLee2 [at] tyndale [dot] ca and email a PDF copy of your two audition pieces to her at least 3 days before your audition.
- Recorded accompaniments are not permitted for performance program live auditions.
Worship Arts Program Auditions
Vocalists and Instrumentalists:
- Prepare TWO contrasting sacred music songs that demonstrate your strengths, abilities and musicianship. Be sure to bring three copies of the chord chart/sheet music for each piece with you for the audition panel.
- You may be asked to play an improvisation over a harmonic vamp, or harmonize with a standard vocal melody.
Be sure to bring three copies of the chord chart/sheet music for each piece with you for the audition panel.
Guitarists: Be sure to bring your guitar with you to your audition.
Interview
You will be asked a series of questions by the audition panel asking you to expand upon your philosophy on worship (as described on your Music Audition Form).
Since the Audition panel would like to discover your musical gifting, you may also be asked to perform additional exercises so that a complete assessment of your abilities and potential may be made.
Accompanist Requirements
- An accompanist is required for all vocal and guitar performance program auditions.
- You may bring your own accompanist if you wish or if you would like to request our provided accompanist from the Tyndale Music Department free of charge, please contact Professor Joy Lee at JLee2 [at] tyndale [dot] ca and email a PDF copy of your two audition pieces to her at least 3 days before your audition.
- Recorded accompaniments are not permitted for performance program live auditions.
Music and Worship Arts Minor Audition
Please refer to Audition Requirements for the Worship Arts Program.
Additional Audition Information
Audition Length
Auditions are approximately 15 minutes in length.
Area of Study
Music students must select a primary area of study and may audition on a single instrument only. Applied courses are available to students in other disciplines, however you are required to select one area of focus for your music studies at Tyndale.
Attire
All auditioning applicants must perform their audition dressed in professional business attire.
Audition Day Check-In
Once you have arrived on campus, please check in at the check-in table outside of the Chapel, prior to your audition.
Arrival Time
Please plan to arrive on campus 30 minutes before your scheduled audition time. This will allow you to check in and warm up fully before your audition.
Warm-Up Rooms
Once you check in at the check-in table outside of the Chapel, you will be guided to a warm-up room.
Audition Results Communication
After completing your audition, the Office of Admissions will process your application and notify you of your results.
Audition Process
- Apply to Tyndale for either the BA in Music: Performance OR BA in Music: Worship Arts program.
- Once you have applied to Tyndale, please complete the Music Audition Form.
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Book your audition through the online Audition Booking site.