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Studying keyboard at Laurier means you are receiving excellent training in the classical repertoire both within and beyond the standard canon, instruction tailored to your individual needs and strengths, no restrictive syllabus to conform to, and innovative approaches to the piano with an emphasis on creativity.
A supportive and inspiring learning environment is an important part of our faculty’s core values and is shared by your instructors and fellow students.
You will receive generous lesson time allotment and regular masterclass work.
We want you to succeed and will do everything we can as your instructor to ensure that happens. As a primarily undergraduate institution, we prepare students who are interested in graduate studies with unbiased advice as to what schools they might consider and guide them in their application and audition process. Throughout your time at Laurier, you will study with long-time professional pianists.
Admission to the Bachelor of Music is based on the collective results of your audition, academics, theory and ear training test, interview, reference and optional portfolio.
Prepare four pieces, one from each of the following groups. At least two works must be memorized; memorization of all four is advised. Select one work from each group.
Group 1:Note: Other Baroque genres are ineligible even though they may appear on conservatory examination lists.
Group 2:
Group 3:
Group 4:
All, or portions only of pieces, may be heard at the audition, depending on time. You may choose what you like to begin with. In addition to playing your prepared pieces, you will be asked to sight-read a short passage.
The best advice is to prepare well, and in advance. Practice slowly so you may always have control and consistency.
Choose pieces that demonstrate the best of your abilities. Find a professional keyboardist who offers private lessons to coach you through your audition pieces.