Fountain School of Performing Arts

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Supplemental Application Form

Application resources

Apply for an audition using this online form or download a PDF

The Audition: suggestions for getting ready, about setting the date, what to expect on the audition day and sample entrance tests.

Audition Repertoire: guidelines, per instrument, for audition pieces

Download the Application

Download the Supplemental Application Form PDF

NOTE: Submitting this form online ensures it will be returned directly to the Fountain School of Performing Arts. If you choose to print this form, DO NOT include this form with your general application to the University. It must be returned directly to the Fountain School. Failure to do so can result in delays scheduling your audition.

If you choose to submit a printed form, please return to:

Dalhousie University
Fountain School of Performing Arts
PO Box 15000
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4R2

Request an Application Package

You may also request an Application Package from the Fountain School of Performing Arts or 902-494-3772.

For elective Music study at the Fountain School of Performing Arts, beginning September 2025

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 Music Minor
 Applied Study Elective
 Exchange
This form is for elective study only; if you wish to apply to a degree program, see apply.dal.ca


General Information

 
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(if you're a current Dal student)
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(high school/university)
 
Since some instruments have more than one instructor at Dalhousie, please indicate any preference. (Please note that while we try to accommodate requests, there is no guarantee that you will be placed in a specific teacher's studio.) (Please leave blank if you have no teacher preference.)


Music Studies


Conservatory Grade Diplomas Completed

 
 
 
 

 

Other Music Studies

 
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(primary instrument, voice and/or composition)
 
 
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(secondary instrument, voice and/or composition)
 
 
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 Fluent
 Moderate
 Weak
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Awards and Experience

Please send us an email with any additional details that do not fit here.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Audition/Interview Information

We recommend that you audition/interview in-person. Video auditions will be accepted for those who cannot/prefer not to travel. In-person audition dates are February 7th and 15th, or as arranged with the instructor. 

 


Please review the information on our website for detailed information about the audition process, repertoire, and video audition requirements. If you have any questions, contact marie.raynard@dal.ca. 

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Deadlines

January 31, 2025

Deadline to submit an application to the Fountain School of Performing Arts for scholarship consideration (degree applicants only).
February 7, 2025 First in-person audition day at the Fountain School of Performing Arts.
February 15, 2025

Second in-person audition day. Applicants who wish to be considered for Music entrance scholarships must audition/interview and completed required testing by this date. Audition videos must be received by this date.

UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE!

Ensure that your Undergraduate Application to Dalhousie (or King’s) is complete, including all high school or transfer institution transcripts.  Apply at dal.ca/admissions. Remember to apply for a General Entrance Award Application. Visit dal.ca/scholarships.
Early April 2025 University and Music scholarships announced
May 2025 (date TBD) Late auditions, pending space availability (non-scholarship)
June 1, 2025 Applications received after this date subject to a $25 late fee and pending studio availability.