[microsound] mcgill univ.'s "audition" requirement

[t p <tpparks@xxxxxxxxx>]

Good afternoon all,

Per a previous topic to the list, I recently looked into attending the undergrad music technology program at McGill University in Montreal.  To my utter dismay, I was told that there was a mandatory audition requirement via "a standard musical instrument" tryout to be accepted into the program.

Like some of you, I don't play an instrument as my work and study revolves around digital manipulation, sequencing, and consequent electronic production.  Needless to say, I find this requirement shocking being that the university, as a whole, is a such a hub for innovation and interpretation.

Could anyone who has gone through this program speak on the topic a bit?   I would easily understand if my aim was to study classical composition, but being that it's a music tech program, I see this as being a bit obtuse.

For that matter, are there any similar programs within Canada that may offer similar programs?  Unfortunately, I have yet to find any as reputable.

I'm an aging electronic contortionist looking to find a home. :-)   So I humbly appreciate all your feedback, and please feel free to email me off the list as well.

Cheers and best wishes on your goals for the rest of the day.
 

 
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