Preparatory Music Certificate

Admission Requirements: This certificate requires Grade 12 graduation, GED or equivalent, plus a pass in English 12 or Communications 12, or equivalent; the programme page names no standardized English test score (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or similar). Admission is competitive and audition-based: applicants submit a supplemental music application, an audition video and complete a theory assessment by the posted deadlines, and successful candidates are invited to a further audition or interview, normally by Zoom, in their major performance area. VCC weighs demonstrated potential in the chosen specialization, strong motivation and commitment to music, and basic computer facility alongside the academic prerequisites. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, at least 16 years old or a secondary-school graduate, and submit official transcripts and any other required documents; self-identified Indigenous applicants are encouraged to contact VCC's Indigenous Education and Community Engagement team.