As part of our committment to providing the highest standard of music education to the public, we at the Division of Preparatory Studies make every effort to support and nurture the musical development of each of our students. 

ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

Unique to the Division of Preparatory Studies, the Enrichment Program is designed to challenge gifted young students in the areas of voice, piano, and instrumental music. Auditions for the Enrichment Program are held each year in June for admission into the progam for the following event year.  Adjudicators evaluate the auditions, and select students to be admitted to the program.  Those students recognized as being at the top of their level are also awarded tuition credits.  Every auditioning student receives a written adjudication of their performance.  Once accepted, Enrichment Program students commit to attending regular, weekly lessons and participating in a special program of masterclasses. 

Interested in auditioning for the 2012-2013 Prep Studies Enrichment Program?  Click the links below for further information regarding the audition schedule and application form.

2012-2013 Enrichment Program Audition Schedule and Application Form

SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES AND AWARDS

The Division of Preparatory Studies is pleased to offer several awards and bursaries to qualifying students for achievements in composition, pedagogy, theory, and performance. 

Ann Lugsdin ARCT Award and Scholarship

Celebrating the life and achievements of Ann Lugsdin, Director of the Division of Preparatory Studies from 1988-2003

The Ann Lugsdin ARCT Award is awarded annually by selection committee to candidate(s) who have been registered with the Prep Studies Division for five successive years, with at least one of those years involving study at the ARCT level.  The candidate(s) have received their ARCT designation within the last two years.

The Ann Lugsdin Scholarship is awarded annually by selection committee to candidate(s) who are enrolled in the Marcel A. Desautels Faculty of Music as of September, 2010 and have been admitted into the Faculty within the last two years.  The candidate(s) have previously been enrolled with the Division of Preparatory Studies for five successive years.

Further information about the Ann Lugsdin ARCT Award and Scholarship, plus application form

Berchmans Loh Scholarship

Congratulations to James Kollar, classical guitar student of Richard Tyborowski, who is the recipient of the 2011 Berchmans Loh scholarship!

The recipient is chosen through an audition process concurrent with the Enrichment Program auditions in June. Eligible candidates have been enrolled for weekly lessons with the Division of Preparatory Studies since at least the previous September, and will be pursuing a post-secondary degree or diploma in Music in the coming September with the intent of becoming a professional musician.   

Download the Berchmans Loh Scholarship application form