Music

Concordia University · Sir George Williams

3–4 years
Duration (years)
3–4 years
Concordia Music degree and admissions
C+ overall
Published threshold
Published eligibility threshold: C+ overall. Published guidance checked November 2026. Concordia’s high school minimum indicator, which may change.
Concordia Music degree and admissions

Deadlines

March 2027

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Next deadlineMonday, March 1, 2027

2 deadlines

Submit the Music Admission Package
Fall 2027 entry · Fall 2027 programme applicants
Official deadline
Full-time regular-session application, calendar deadline
2027–28 full-time regular session · Undergraduate full-time regular session. Exact program and applicant-category conditions still apply.
The university calendar prints this general date. Check the chosen program and applicant-category deadline for any earlier requirement; this is not a guarantee of program availability.
Official deadline

Other deadline details

March 1Application deadline, fall (September) entryRecurring annual · Every year

March 1
Page adds: "Programs may close at any point after the official deadline without warning."
International and U.S. applicants are told to apply no later than February 1 for immigration processing

SourceChecked Aug 14, 2026

March 1September application deadlineRecurring annual · Every year

March 1

SourceChecked Nov 11, 2026

Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

Grade 12 U English, or Grade 12 U French for students attending a French secondary school

Complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma and six Grade 12 U or M courses.
Published high school indicator: C+ overall.
Complete the theory screening and theory and ear-training placement tests. Submit an instrumental audition, creative portfolio, or both. Private instrument lessons require an instrumental audition.

Application steps

Entry terms · Fall

Native published start terms. September 2027 availability was separately verified.

Step 1Check the admission requirements
- Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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Step 2Apply through Concordia admissions
- Create your application and select this program.
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Step 3Academic records, then final official transcripts after an offer
- Unofficial documents can be used when applying. Accepted applicants must provide final official records after completing school and before classes begin. Fall applicants studying the Ontario curriculum can include their OUAC number for electronic transfer; otherwise follow your offer's issuer or sealed-envelope instructions.
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Step 4Translation for records outside English or French
- Provide an English or French translation prepared by the school or a certified translator, together with a copy of the original document.
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Step 5Choose the degree and academic plan on the Concordia application.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Step 6Submit the School of Performance Music Admission Package for your chosen plan.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Complete the placement tests and submit the audition or portfolio required for your chosen plan.

Applicant pathways

Quebec CEGEP

Applicants presenting a Quebec DEC

Published indicator: DEC.

Music major

Fall 2027 applicants to this plan

Complete the Music Fundamentals, Aural Perception and Harmony placement tests.
Submit a video audition, a creative portfolio or both. Private lessons require an instrumental audition.

Music Composition and Production specialization

Fall 2027 applicants to this plan

Complete the Music Fundamentals, Aural Perception and Harmony placement tests.
Submit a creative portfolio. An instrumental audition is optional for applicants seeking private lessons.

Music Performance specialization

Fall 2027 applicants to this plan