Any Queen's student is welcome to audition to be part of our Music or Drama productions. Audition information is below.
Students interested in enrolling in the Bachelor of Music program must complete an audition to enter the degree program. Audition information is available here. Acceptance into the Bachelor of Music program automatically enrols you into Applied Instruction (private singing or instrumental lessons).
All students will need to audition for ensembles and shows or to enter the double-credit program. Information on ensemble auditions for the 2023-24 year will be posted here by May 1, 2023.
Drama Major Productions
Each semester, the DAN School produces a theatrical work called 'The Majors.’ All Queen's students are allowed to audition to be part of the cast or apply to be part of the crew. Auditions are held at the beginning of each semester.
Upon instructor approval, students can register for course credit for their involvement in the Drama Majors.
Instrumental Ensembles
The DAN School has large and small instrumental ensembles. The large instrumental ensembles include the Queen’s Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Jazz Ensembles. Auditions for a place in these ensembles are held before the start of the Fall term. To apply to an ensemble, students submit a video audition which is due in late August. The audition process involves demonstrating your musical abilities by performing specified selections. Audition materials and further information about the audition and application process can be found through the link below. Small instrumental ensembles include the Flute Choir, Clarinet Choir and Percussion Ensemble. Students in each of these ensembles perform a variety of repertoire under the guidance of our flute, clarinet, or percussion instructors.
Information on ensemble auditions for the 2023-24 year will be posted here by May 1, 2023.
Vocal Ensembles
The DAN School vocal ensembles include the Music Theatre Ensemble, Choral Ensemble, and Polyhymnia, a soprano-alto chamber ensemble. Students interested in joining these ensembles must submit a video audition.
Information on ensemble auditions for the 2023-24 year will be posted here by May 1, 2023.
Applied Instruction Auditions
Students can audition to receive applied singing or instrumental lessons for credit.
- Students in the Bachelor of Music program audition for these lessons when they seek entrance into the program.
- Students in other undergraduate programs at Queen’s can audition in the Fall to take applied instruction for credit through MUSC 124. In addition to the regular tuition fee, students are charged an additional fee for private music lessons: estimated cost $1,600.
Information on auditions for the 2023-24 year will be posted here by May 1, 2023.
Double Credit Program
Bachelor of Music students who wish to be considered for the Double Credit performance program need permission to audition. Permission to audition is obtained by: i) having received a minimum of A- on their most recent jury, and ii) being recommended by the jury adjudicators and area coordinator. Recommended students will be contacted by their area coordinator following the juries in April and will be directed to the application form which is due June 15. Double Credit auditions take place at the beginning of the Fall term before classes begin. The audition involves students preparing 15-20 minutes of repertoire, with an accompanist for non-pianists.
Being accepted into Double Credit means that you will be able to register for MUSC X20 and MUSC X25, where you will receive longer lessons and will be required to complete a public recital each year.
Information on auditions for the 2023-24 year will be posted here by May 1, 2023.