All auditions are by appointment. To audition, contact ashill@hollandcollege.com.
You will be contacted following receipt of your application to the program.
Auditions can take place in person or by distance; however, it is highly recommended that you audition in person.
In-person auditions for the Music Performance program take place in the SoPA Garage, 295 Kent Street, Holland College Prince of Wales Campus, Charlottetown.
All applicants will complete the Music Theory and Aural Skills Test.
The Music Performance program audition consists of three components:
You will be asked to:
You will be asked to:
During the audition, the following will be provided: PA system, guitar amp, bass amp, electric piano, or drum kit, depending on the instrument you play. You will be asked to:
Note for vocalists – An accompanist will be provided if needed at a cost of $50. Please notify us by emailing ashill@hollandcollege.com in advance if you need an accompanist and bring any music the accompanist will require. A prerecorded accompaniment is an excellent alternative.
If you are unable to audition in person, you may submit a distance audition.
For the performance component of the audition, please upload your recording to YouTube, Vimeo, SoundCloud, or another public site, and send the link to us. The Music Theory and Aural Skills exam can be taken online and is available through the Holland College Dashboard. The exam must be completed first, before the performance component of your audition.
For the performance component, you must:
Distance audition videos should be submitted as soon as possible. If you have any questions or require additional information on the audition itself, please contact ashill@hollandcollege.com.