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McGill Music statement of intent
McGill's Schulich School of Music asks undergraduate applicants for a one-page statement introducing their musical path, experiences, goals, and reason for choosing Schulich. Composition and Music Studies applicants follow separate statement instructions that replace the general statement, rather than submitting two versions.
Writing format
One-page PDF statement of intent, music resume, and audition materials
What to prepare
- 1Select musical experiences that shaped your interests, whether they came from performance, composition, lessons, ensembles, or independent practice.
- 2Explain what you want to explore through music study and why the Schulich program and community fit that direction.
- 3If applying to Composition or Music Studies, use that program's own statement instructions instead of the general one-page prompt.
How to approach the writing
- Keep the statement to one page in PDF form and let the separate music resume record performances, training, and skills.
- Check each program choice separately: McGill says multiple music applications can require distinct supporting materials.
Before you submit
McGill lists Fall 2027 audition information, but supporting materials vary by program. Confirm the application checklist, audition route, and any Composition or Music Studies statement alternative in your own portal before uploading files.
Read McGill Music undergraduate application materials ↗Read McGill Fall 2027 undergraduate audition guidelines ↗Official source checked 2026-09-25.