This form is required for all students who plan to participate the McGill Symphony Orchestra, McGill Wind Orchestra, McGill Contemporary Ensemble or the String Quartet Seminar for fall or winter term (even if you are exempt from the audition). This audition will also be used for your small ensemble placement.
Strings:
If you are not able to attend the live audition, please contact the ensemble office as soon as possible to receive instructions for recorded auditions. In order to submit a recorded audition, you must provide a valid reason for your absence and have it approved by your department.
If you have questions, please contact the Ensemble Resource Office for more information at ensembles.music [at] mcgill.ca.
All McGill large ensembles rehearse a condensed schedule of MTWRF from 9:05-11:25am and attendance is mandatory. Absences are approved only in rare circumstances. Please confirm that you are able to commit to this course schedule before auditioning.