Guidelines for acceptance for piano master classes:

1. Performers must be in Level 9, 10 or at the ARCT level.
2. Performers must have received a First Class Honours standing or higher in their last exam.
3. Only one complete selection can be played, memorized, with a maximum duration of 8 minutes. 

4. Candidates will be assessed based on their past achievements, age, grade and selection. Preference would be given to repertoire pieces. Concert etudes are allowed. 

5. Chosen candidates and/or their teachers will be notified within 5 days after the deadline. 

6. Please bring original music for the master class. Students are asked to dress appropriately (no jeans, boots or hoodies).

Guidelines for acceptance for strings master classes:

1. Performers must be in Level 8, 9, 10 or at the ARCT level studying violin or viola. Intermediate levels may be considered if spots are available. String quartets are welcome.
2. Only one complete selection can be played, memorized (accompanied sonatas are exception), with a maximum duration of 10 minutes.
3. Candidates will be assessed based on their past achievements, age, grade and selection, age, grade and selection.
4. Chosen candidates and/or their teachers will be within 5 days after the deadline.

Performers, guests and teachers are expected to remain until the end of the master class, thus providing attentive audience for the other performers. Admission is free. Donations are welcome, with proceeds going towards ORMTA student scholarships. Chosen candidates must abide by the Covid-19 protocols required by the University of Ottawa, as well as all Ontario Government and Ottawa Public Health protocols that may be in place at the time of the master class.