Application Process

Auditions are conducted each year for Grade 2 boys in Toronto Catholic District School Board elementary schools. Auditioners visit local elementary schools between January and April each year. Boys who demonstrate musical aptitude are given a letter to take home to parents inviting their son to a follow-up audition at the Choir School. When visiting the elementary schools, auditioners may also hear boys in upper grades who have demonstrated an advanced level of musical skill and achievement.

Audition posters are also sent to each parish in the Archdiocese of Toronto in January notifying parish families of the auditions.

For students not currently enrolled in the Toronto Catholic District School Board, parents are encouraged to call the St. Michael’s Choir School Music Office to discuss admissibility and the audition process.

Audition Appointments at St. Michael’s Choir School

The admission process has two stages; both of which are conducted by appointment only. The first stage is the formal audition at the Choir School where boys are tested individually for musicality and vocal ability. Only those applicants who have successful music auditions will be invited to return for the second stage of academic testing. Audition dates are noted below.

For more information on the audition process, please contact Mrs. Barbara Grisé in the Music Office at
(416) 393-5518.

Vocal Audition Procedures

Students are auditioned one-on-one by the Elementary or Junior Choir Conductor. During their one-on-one vocal audition, students will be led through, and evaluated on, the following excercises:

  1. Sing a familiar song such as O Canada or Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
  2. Ear tests; ie. melodic sing-back
  3. Vocal warm-ups
  4. Optional (not required) performance of a piano or instrumental piece

Vocal Audition Dates:

  • Saturday January 28th – Vocal only
  • Saturday February 11th – Academic and Vocal
  • Saturday February 25th – Vocal and Academic
  • Saturday March 24th – Academic and Vocal
  • Saturday April 14th – Academic only

Vocal auditions are scheduled in 10 minute time slots.

What to Bring to the Audition

On the day of the audition, please bring with you the student’s June Report card and this year's first term report card, if applicable. The student should also bring along his music books and/or musical instruments for the audition.