School of Music

Orchestra march 2019 - 2 violins
The School of Music at the University of Ottawa is one of the country's leading music schools. It’s the ideal place to nurture your passion for all things musical and to pursue the rigorous training needed for an active and successful career in the field.

Welcome

Pérez Hall

Our School of Music is one of the country’s leading music schools. Whether you want to perfect your instrumental skills with a Bachelor of Music (BMus) or pursue a deeper knowledge of music with a BA in Music, it is the ideal place to nurture your passion for all things musical and to pursue the rigorous training needed for an active and successful career in the field. We maintain close ties with renowned institutions such as the National Arts Centre and the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra. You will have access to our state-of-the-art music facilities and internationally recognized professors, who perform around the globe and publish in leading academic journals. We are a full-service music school offering programs in performance, composition, music education, piano pedagogy, theory and musicology.

Our programs

Students playing string instruments

Undergraduate studies

An undergraduate degree in music is a fantastic way to develop your talents, learn about the rich history of music, and open up exciting career opportunities in performance, education, and more.

Music sheet

Graduate studies

Pursuing a graduate degree in music allows you to deepen your expertise, refine your skills, and explore advanced opportunities in research, performance, and teaching, all while connecting with a vibrant community of fellow musicians and scholars.

Students at the Summer Strings Academy

Summer Music Academies

Discover our Summer Academy programs at the uOttawa School of Music. Join us for a summer of growth, inspiration and unforgettable musical experiences.
Stephen Eckert
My time at uOttawa was challenging, engaging, and artistically formative. The School of Music is a hub of young musicians bursting with camaraderie and a faculty that demands the highest from them.

Stephen Eckert

— MMus 2021; Grad. Dipl. 2022

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Contact us

School of Music

Pérez Hall, room 103
50 University
Ottawa ON Canada K1N 6N5
Map

Tel.: 613-562-5733
Fax: 613-562-5140
[email protected]

Office hours

Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(June to August: closed at 3:30 p.m.)

Academic assistants

Undergraduate studies
Simard Hall, room 128
613-562-5134 
[email protected]

Graduate studies 
Desmarais Hall, 8th floor
613 562-5800 ext. 5439
[email protected]