The Glenn Gould School of The Royal Conservatory

Welcome to the online application portal for The Glenn Gould School (GGS) of the Royal Conservatory! The Glenn Gould School is an internationally-recognized centre for professional training in music performance at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The faculty consists of internationally-acclaimed performers, teachers, and scholars, each of whom is dedicated to providing Glenn Gould School students with the highest standards of training and evaluation.

Every student accepted to the GGS receives substantial scholarship assistance. Scholarship levels are determined from performance in entrance auditions.

Applications for the 2024-2025 academic year will open on October 1, 2023. 

The GGS has three programs, open to pianists, vocalists, and orchestral instrumentalists:

1. Bachelor of Music; Performance (Honours) (4-year undergraduate)

2. Artist Diploma Program (ADP) (2-year post-bachelor)

All cello, clarinet, piano, violin, and voice applicants must include a pre-screening video with their application consisting of three pieces from the audition repertoire list. 

Applicants will not need to complete a pre-screening recording if they are either of the following:

a. A current Taylor Academy student applying for the B.Mus Performance (Hons)

b. A current GGS student applying for the Artist Diploma Program

Applicants whose primary language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency in order to be admitted, unless they qualify for exemption. Please see the required English proficiency test scores and exemption requirements here.

Applicants must provide the following:

• Pre-screening recording with three contrasting works (required for cello, clarinet, piano, violin, and voice only). Current Taylor Academy and GGS undergraduate students are exempt
• High school transcript (Bachelor of Music applicants only)
• Post-secondary transcript(s)*
• Two recommendation letters (references must upload letters directly to your application as prompted)
• Current repertoire list
• Audition repertoire list
• Musical Resume/CV
  • Please be sure to include professional musical work experience
• English Language Proficiency (If applicable - more information can be found here)
• $150 application fee

*Transfer credits may be awarded for qualifying courses passed with a minimum of B- (70-73%), provided that the sending institution is recognized by GGS. Students applying for transfer credit must declare all previous formal studies and arrange for official transcripts as well as course descriptions and detailed course outlines from all previously attended post-secondary institutions at the time of initial application for transfer credit.

Deadline for applications: December 1, 2023 (Deadline extended to December 15, 2023)

**Applicants may only apply for one program in this admissions cycle.

Applicants wishing to be considered for the Rebanks Family Fellowship program should not also make an application for the Artist Diploma Program.

Likewise, applicants wishing to be considered for the Artist Diploma Program should not also make an application for the Rebanks Family Fellowship program.**

3. Rebanks Family Fellowship and International Performance Residency Program (1-year post-graduate)

If you are interested in applying for the one-year post-graduate Rebanks Family Fellowship and International Performance Residency Program, please visit The Rebanks Family Fellowship Website for program details.

Applications for the 2024-2025 academic year will open on November 1, 2023.

All applicants for the Rebanks Family Fellowship must submit:

• a video recording of 30 - 45 minutes for pre-screening
• post-secondary transcripts
• a musical c.v.
• a one-page statement of intent
• two letters of reference attesting to your artistry
• $150 application fee

Deadline: February 16, 2024

Successful pre-screened applicants will be contacted to arrange a live audition. Auditions will take place in March & April of 2024.

**Applicants may only apply for one program in this admissions cycle.

Applicants wishing to be considered for the Rebanks Family Fellowship program should not also make an application for the Artist Diploma Program.

Likewise, applicants wishing to be considered for the Artist Diploma Program should not also make an application for the Rebanks Family Fellowship program.**

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