A number of core courses have final exams during the University’s official final exam period. You must apply for your practical exam. Visit McGill's Exam Office website to obtain an updated final exam schedule.
Practical instruction exams
Exam schedules
Sign in to the exam schedule page to see upcoming practical instruction exam schedules. Use your McGill username and password.
Practical exam requirements
Students are encouraged to include in their final recital (MUIN 482) works by composers from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.
The following links can serve as a starting point for repertoire research:
Exam requirements vary by instrument type:
Brass Exam Requirements- Harp Exam Requirements
- Percussion Exam Requirements
- String Exam Requirements
- Woodwind Exam Requirements
Application form
In consultation with your practical instructor, fill out and submit the by:
- October 15 for the December exam period.
- February 15 for the April exam period.
Request to reschedule a practical exam
If you must reschedule your exam due, for example, to medical reasons, please complete and return this form via email to practicalexams.music [at] mcgill.ca.
