Classes Begin: January
Available Majors
Music Performance & Technology – Bass Guitar Major
Music Performance & Technology – Vocal Major
Music Performance & Technology – Guitar Major
Music Performance & Technology – Drums & Percussion Major
Music Performance & Technology – Keyboard Major
Designed for Musicians, our five Music Performance & Technology Programs are built on a unique concept: To offer the complete range of industry knowledge required to take the art of performance to a professional level. With flexibility and space for personal style, students learn to perfect their business and music performance skills as they master the technologies and computer applications related to their major.
In our brand new campus wing developed specifically for the Music Performance & Technology programs, students will have access to the industry’s finest instruments and the world’s most influential music technologies. They will work with expert instructors in the studio, on the stage and in the classroom.
It takes more than being a good player to succeed as a performer in today’s highly competitive talent market. This educational break-through will allow passionate musicians to discover a myriad of opportunities and realize their personal creative ambitions in the real world.
These two year programs feature a combination of lectures, clinics, and technical education labs and provides the student with over 1800 hours of instruction and preparation.
Admission
The following information applies only to registrations for January 2012 start dates. For information on later start dates, please speak to your Admissions Counsellor.
REQUIREMENTS
If you have sincere enthusiasm, passion and ambition to succeed in the entertainment industry, you have what we are looking for in our students. In addition;
• You must have an OSSD or equivalent, or be a Qualified Mature Student.
• You must successfully complete an Academic Interview.
• You must successfully complete a Performance Audition on your major instrument.
• You must pay a $100.00, non-refundable audition fee.
• Your major-specific MPT Audition requirements can be obtained from your Admissions
Counsellor.
ADMISSION PROCESS
1. Complete and submit the on-line application or contact us to request a fax or mail application. You can also complete the application with your Admissions Counsellor in person at Metalworks Institute.
2. An Admissions Counsellor will review your application and will contact you by phone and/or email to schedule your Performance Audition and Academic Interview.
3. The audition and interview are each approximately 60 minutes in length and are scheduled on weekends throughout the year.
4. Upon completion of your Performance Audition and Academic Interview, the Academics Department will review your results based on the professional opinion of the audition adjudicators.
5. You will be notified of your audition and interview results by your Admissions Counsellor. You will be informed of one of the following:
a) You have been accepted into the Music Performance & Technology Program
b) You have been accepted to the Waiting List for the Music Performance & Technology Program
c) You have not been accepted into the Music Performance & Technology Program
6. Successful applicants must complete the registration process within thirty days of their acceptance notification. Applicants failing to complete the process by this date will forfeit their acceptance and it will be offered to a suitable candidate on the waiting list for the program.
About the Performance Audition ($100.00 non-refundable Audition Fee)
MPT Audition and Interview Dates: Applicants will be assigned a date and time for a live performance audition and interview. Auditions and interviews are approximately 60 minutes in length and are typically scheduled on Monday’s throughout the year. If for some reason the scheduled dates do not apply, please contact our Admissions Department to determine if another time may be scheduled. Applicants will be sent an electronic copy outlining the specific audition requirements for their program of study.
Auditions typically include:
• A live performance of two contrasting pieces; one solo and one with accompaniment.
• Accompaniment may be recorded tracks or a single accompanist (i.e. piano or guitar).
• An evaluation of musical skills including performance of chords and scales.
• An evaluation of sight reading proficiency.
• An ear test including the recognition of intervals, modes, melodies and rhythms as well . as general hearing
• An evaluation of improvisational skills.
• An evaluation of music theory comprehension.
About the Academic Interview
In addition to the Performance Audition, this personal interview is designed to assess your potential for success in the MPT Programs and to review your personal career aspirations.
Important Dates
Auditions/Interviews for the January 2013 MPT Programs can be scheduled for the following dates:
Monday, January 16th, 2012
Monday, January 30th, 2012
Monday, February 6th, 2012
Monday, February 13th, 2012
Monday, March 5th, 2012
Monday, March 12th, 2012
Monday, March 26th, 2012
Monday, April 2nd, 2012
Monday, April 16th, 2012
Monday, April 30th, 2012
MPT Program Orientation Week
Orientation Week typically occurs 1 week before the scheduled start date of the MPT Programs. During this week, students will be introduced to MWI’s facilities and staff, academic policies and procedures as well as their classmates and the MPT faculty. Students will also audition for first year ensemble placement during this week. It is extremely important that all students attend the orientation.
Please Note:
Admission to Metalworks Institute’s MPT Programs is based on the audition and interview results of prospective students. If you are not admitted to the program, it simply means that in the professional opinion of the audition adjudicators, another candidate’s potential was assessed to be at a higher level at this time. Applicants not accepted to the program are strongly encouraged to enrol in private music education in order to improve their skills and to re-apply or to speak with their Admissions Counsellor about other MWI Programs and courses. We regret that we are unable to provide written copies of the audition adjudicator’s evaluations and comments.
