Music
Audition information for all specialisations
After submitting your QTAC application, there are two stages to the audition process for Music
The first stage requires you to submit a recorded audition or folio, and an artistic statement, using our online submission form – this stage must be completed by the due date for your application to progress to the next stage. The second stage will involve a live audition and/or interview during audition week.
Explore the requirements below for your chosen specialisation/s. The audition information on this page is for undergraduate applicants only.
For postgraduate information, see postgraduate audition requirements.
Audition overview
Recorded audition or folio
Submit this online by 6 September 2023, along with your artistic statement. Select your chosen specialisation/s below for details on what you need to prepare.
We also recommend you check out the audition video tips and audition checklist for help with preparing your submission.
Remember to apply via QTAC and pay your audition fee before you submit your audition/folio.
Live audition and/or interview
Audition week will be held 25 – 29 September 2023. To be invited, ensure you submit your recorded audition/folio by 6 September 2023. Invitations will be sent two weeks prior to audition week.
Select your chosen specialisation/s below for details on what your live audition and/or interview will involve.
If your specialisation requires you to provide an accompanist for your audition, you can either provide your own or organise someone from the list of accompanists.
Diploma of Music pathway
Audition fees, requirements and due dates for the Diploma of Music pathway and the Bachelor of Music are the same. You only need to pay a single audition fee and submit a single audition/folio per specialisation if you have applied for both programs.
To help you make the best use of your QTAC preferences, we’ll also automatically consider you for a Diploma of Music offer if you apply for the Bachelor of Music and don’t quite meet the requirements for an offer.
Audition requirements
Instruments
French horn, trumpet, trombone, bass trombone, tuba, soprano cornet, cornet, flugel horn, tenor horn, baritone horn, euphonium.
Recorded video audition
Due 6 September 2023. You must submit this to be invited to a live audition in September.
A recorded video audition 3-4 minutes in duration in which you introduce yourself and perform a piece of music that you feel best represents who you are as a musician. In your introduction, state your name, the instrument you are auditioning on and the name of the piece you are performing along with a brief explanation of how this piece relates to how you see yourself as an artist at the Conservatorium. Please visit the audition video tips and audition checklist for help with preparing your submission, paying particular attention to any specific requirements for your instrument.
If you are applying for multiple performance specialisations, you will only need to complete one recorded audition video on your most preferred instrument.
You will also be asked to include an artistic statement, comprising of responses to the questions below (approximately 300 words for each question):
- Tell us about your aspirations for your musical career and the possibilities you can envisage outside of your main goals.
- Tell us about your broader musical/artistic experiences or interests
- To what extent are you involved in creating music? Describe how you share your creations.
- What genres do you feel most excited by and which would you wish to explore at the Conservatorium?
- Applicants to Performance specialisations only: Tell us about your video audition. Why did you choose this particular piece and how do you feel it represents you?
Live audition and interview (20 minutes)
Live auditions and interviews will be held 25-29 September. To be invited, you must submit your recorded audition and artistic statement by 6 September 2023. Invitations will be sent to your nominated email address two weeks prior to audition week.
Live audition
The performance audition will be based on the following:
- Performance of three contrasting pieces of your choice.
- Performance of a Quick Study piece:
- Sight-reading exercise (provided at the audition).
- Technical requirements:
- trumpet—will include transposition in C and A
- horns—transposition in E-flat D, and C
- trombone—reading in clefs: tenor, bass and alto
- tuba—you will be expected to demonstrate the ability to read one octave lower.
Interview
The interview will focus on your directions and goals, musical experience, musical knowledge and general education. Your artistic statement submitted alongside your recorded audition may be referred to and assist in discussions at your interview.
Recorded video audition
Due 6 September 2023. You must submit this to be invited to a live audition in September.
A recorded video audition 3-4 minutes in duration in which you introduce yourself and perform a piece of music that you feel best represents who you are as a musician. In your introduction, state your name, the instrument you are auditioning on and the name of the piece you are performing along with a brief explanation of how this piece relates to how you see yourself as an artist at the Conservatorium. Please visit the audition video tips and audition checklist for help with preparing your submission, paying particular attention to any specific requirements for your instrument.
If you are applying for multiple performance specialisations, you will only need to complete one recorded audition video on your most preferred instrument.
You will also be asked to include an artistic statement, comprising of responses to the questions below (approximately 300 words for each question):
- Tell us about your aspirations for your musical career and the possibilities you can envisage outside of your main goals.
- Tell us about your broader musical/artistic experiences or interests
- To what extent are you involved in creating music? Describe how you share your creations.
- What genres do you feel most excited by and which would you wish to explore at the Conservatorium?
- Applicants to Performance specialisations only: Tell us about your video audition. Why did you choose this particular piece and how do you feel it represents you?
Live audition and interview (20 minutes)
Live auditions and interviews will be held 25-29 September. To be invited, you must submit your recorded audition and artistic statement by 6 September 2023. Invitations will be sent to your nominated email address two weeks prior to audition week.
Live audition
Your audition will be based on:
- Your performance of two contrasting pieces of your choice (it is important that these be within vocal capabilities, however, showing potential).
- Your performance of a Quick Study piece:
Accompaniment
The vocal department requires applicants to perform with an accompanist at their audition and does not permit backing tracks unless there are extenuating circumstances and permission has been granted by the Head of the Vocal Department. You will be required to provide your own accompanist, a list of suggested accompanists is available.
Interview
The interview will focus on your directions and goals, musical experience, musical knowledge and general education. Your artistic statement submitted alongside your recorded audition may be referred to and assist in discussions at your interview.
Folio
Due 6 September 2023. You must submit this to be invited to an interview in September.
A composition folio comprising:
- audio recordings in mp3 format of three to five recent compositions of contrasting medium (such as solo instrument, chamber or orchestral or band and vocal/choral or electronic),
- PDF copies of the scores corresponding to the audio recordings.
The audio recordings can be audio output from a MIDI playback or live recording of real instruments and vocal performances.
Please review the recorded audition checklist for tips on how to prepare and submit your folio.
You will also be asked to include an artistic statement, comprising of responses to the questions below (approximately 300 words for each question):
- Tell us about your aspirations for your musical career and the possibilities you can envisage outside of your main goals.
- Tell us about your broader musical/artistic experiences or interests
- To what extent are you involved in creating music? Describe how you share your creations.
- What genres do you feel most excited by and which would you wish to explore at the Conservatorium?
Interview (15 minutes)
Live interviews will be held 25-29 September. To be invited, you must submit your folio and artistic statement by 6 September 2023. Invitations will be sent to your nominated email address two weeks prior to audition week.
Interviews will take approximately 15 minutes and will focus on your compositional aspirations, directions and goals.
As part of the interview, you will be asked to discuss some selected musical aspects about the works submitted in your folio. This should contribute to an informal conversation about your current musical preferences and techniques, as opposed to a serious technical masterclass.
You must be prepared to ask questions about the composition program and to show familiarity with the information about the Bachelor of Music program as available on the web, and to present your thoughts in a clear, honest and straightforward manner about your study and career aspirations, current artistic interests in general, from music, theatre, film, literature, sciences, sports, and any other practices in which you might be involved.
Please also bring along to the interview any other supporting documentation that you feel appropriate including academic transcripts, certificates. Your artistic statement submitted alongside your folio may be referred to and assist in discussions at your interview.
Folio
Due 6 September 2023. You must submit this to be invited to an interview in September.
The study of Creative Music Technology (CMT) is intellectually, technically, and creatively demanding. CMT applicants are required to submit a portfolio of audio and video recordings as well as a music CV .
Folio
The folio should consist of:
- Original music you have created yourself as high-quality mp3, wav or aiff files (maximum file size 300 MB ) Please submit no more than 15 minutes of audio overall.
- Digital video(s) of you performing an instrument and/or demonstrating your current approach to music-making in a home studio or software/computer-based scenario. Please submit no more than eight minutes of video overall.
- A written description of each submitted work. Outline your aim, your role, any aesthetic considerations, and relevant technical information. If more than one person is present in the video(s), please clearly identify yourself to avoid confusion.
Please follow the video audition instructions for recording and uploading your folio, paying particular attention to requirements for your specialisation.
You will also be asked to include an artistic statement, comprising of responses to the questions below (approximately 300 words for each question):
- Tell us about your aspirations for your musical career and the possibilities you can envisage outside of your main goals.
- Tell us about your broader musical/artistic experiences or interests
- To what extent are you involved in creating music? Describe how you share your creations.
- What genres do you feel most excited by and which would you wish to explore at the Conservatorium?
Interview (15 minutes)
Live interviews will be held 25-29 September. To be invited, you must submit your folio and artistic statement by 6 September 2023. Invitations will be sent to your nominated email address two weeks prior to audition week.
For your interview please prepare a short verbal summary that articulates your understanding of Creative Music Technology – in essence, you should be ready to discuss what this phrase means to you.
You should also prepare a response to the question: ‘Why do you want to study Creative Music Technology?’
We will also ask about your background, current trajectory, and future aspirations.
The interview is an opportunity for discussion, and we welcome your questions. The overarching agenda is to ensure a good fit between us and you. Your artistic statement submitted alongside your folio may be referred to and assist in discussions at your interview.
Instruments
Jazz saxophone, jazz trumpet, jazz trombone, jazz guitar, jazz piano, jazz drums, jazz vibraphone, jazz flute, jazz violin, jazz bass, jazz clarinet.
Recorded video audition
Due 6 September 2023. You must submit this to be invited to a live audition in September.
A recorded video audition 3-4 minutes in duration in which you introduce yourself and perform a piece of music that you feel best represents who you are as a musician. In your introduction, state your name, the instrument you are auditioning on and the name of the piece you are performing along with a brief explanation of how this piece relates to how you see yourself as an artist at the Conservatorium. Please visit the audition video tips and audition checklist for help with preparing your submission, paying particular attention to any specific requirements for your instrument.
If you are applying for multiple performance specialisations, you will only need to complete one recorded audition video on your most preferred instrument.
You will also be asked to include an artistic statement, comprising of responses to the questions below (approximately 300 words for each question):
- Tell us about your aspirations for your musical career and the possibilities you can envisage outside of your main goals.
- Tell us about your broader musical/artistic experiences or interests
- To what extent are you involved in creating music? Describe how you share your creations.
- What genres do you feel most excited by and which would you wish to explore at the Conservatorium?
- Applicants to Performance specialisations only: Tell us about your video audition. Why did you choose this particular piece and how do you feel it represents you?
Live audition and interview (20 minutes)
Live auditions and interviews will be held 25-29 September. To be invited, you must submit your recorded audition and artistic statement by 6 September 2023. Invitations will be sent to your nominated email address two weeks prior to audition week.
Live audition
The live audition will be based on the performance of three contrasting pieces.
This should include at least one from the standard jazz repertoire below. At least one of these should demonstrate an ability to improvise over a common jazz form such as blues or a 32-bar standard tune. Not all pieces will necessarily be heard in their entirety.
Audition repertoire can be contrasting in terms of tempo and mood; style (swing, bossa nova, samba, ballad, funk); form (blues, 32-bars, other lengths); and tonality (major, minor, blues).
Suggested jazz repertoire:
- Blues: Now's the Time, C-Jam Blues, Centrepiece, Sonnymoon for Two.
- Bossa Nova: Black Orpheus, Blue Bossa, The Gentle Rain, Recorda-Me, Perdido, or any composition by Antonio Carlos Jobim.
- Standards: Autumn Leaves, Summertime, Beautiful Love, God Bless the Child, Stormy Weather, Misty, Take the ‘A’ Train, or any standard by Porter, Gershwin, Berlin, Schwartz, Rodgers, Ellington, Arlen or Kern. *Drummers: may include a snare drum study as one of the pieces.
- Saxophonists: may include an etude (for example, by Lennie Niehaus, Jim Snidero) as one of the pieces.
- Pianists: may include a transcription (for example, by Dave Brubeck, Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans) as one of the pieces.
You may also be asked to sight-read.
Use of pre-recorded or live accompaniment is acceptable. Audition rooms are equipped with 4-piece drum kit (drummers should note that you should bring your own set of cymbals and a hi-hat clutch to the audition), piano, guitar and bass amplifiers. Audio playback is available as well. Audio recordings (backing tracks) must be presented in CD-R format or if using an iPod (or other MP3 device), please bring your own device and a stereo cable (3.5mm to dual RCA, or a 3.5mm to 3.5mm plug).
If you require live piano accompaniment, a list of suggested accompanists is available.
Interview
You will be asked about your directions and goals, musical experience, musical knowledge and general education.
Your artistic statement submitted alongside your recorded audition may be referred to, and assist in discussions at your interview and you may be required to answer some jazz theory-related questions during your audition/interview.
Recorded video audition
Due 6 September 2023. You must submit this to be invited to a live audition in September.
A recorded video audition 3-4 minutes in duration in which you introduce yourself and perform a piece of music that you feel best represents who you are as a musician. In your introduction, state your name, the instrument you are auditioning on and the name of the piece you are performing along with a brief explanation of how this piece relates to how you see yourself as an artist at the Conservatorium. Please visit the audition video tips and audition checklist for help with preparing your submission, paying particular attention to any specific requirements for your instrument.
If you are applying for multiple performance specialisations, you will only need to complete one recorded audition video on your most preferred instrument.
You will also be asked to include an artistic statement, comprising of responses to the questions below (approximately 300 words for each question):
- Tell us about your aspirations for your musical career and the possibilities you can envisage outside of your main goals.
- Tell us about your broader musical/artistic experiences or interests
- To what extent are you involved in creating music? Describe how you share your creations.
- What genres do you feel most excited by and which would you wish to explore at the Conservatorium?
- Applicants to Performance specialisations only: Tell us about your video audition. Why did you choose this particular piece and how do you feel it represents you?
Live audition and interview (20 minutes)
Live auditions and interviews will be held 25-29 September. To be invited, you must submit your recorded audition and artistic statement by 6 September 2023. Invitations will be sent to your nominated email address two weeks prior to audition week.
Live audition
The performance audition will be based on your presentation of three contrasting repertoire pieces.
Through your repertoire selections you will need to demonstrate an interest in improvising in a jazz style. You may be asked to solo over a blues form.
Audition repertoire choices should be contrasting in terms of tempo, mood, style (for example, a selection from swing, bossa nova, samba, ballad, funk) and form (blues, 32-bars, other lengths).
At least two of your repertoire selections should be jazz standards and include at least one from the repertoire suggestions below. One should be performed in swing style. A jazz standard is virtually any song by Gershwin, Porter, Berlin, Rodgers, Arlen, Schwartz or Ellington performed in the style of noted jazz artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole and Kurt Elling.
Through your selection, you will need to demonstrate an interest in improvising in a jazz style. You may be asked to solo over a blues form.
For example:
- Blues: Stormy Monday, Now's the Time, C-Jam Blues.
- Bossa Nova: Black Orpheus, Blue Bossa, Girl from Ipanema (or any composition by Antonio Carlos Jobim).
- Swing standards: Autumn Leaves, Summertime, Beautiful Love, God Bless the Child, Stormy Weather, Misty, Take the ‘A’ Train; or any standard song by Porter, Gershwin, Berlin, Schwartz, Rodgers, Ellington, Arlen or Kern.
Your third repertoire piece can be in any style. For example, an original composition, a pop, R&B or country song, or a song from a musical theatre show.
Not all pieces will necessarily be heard in their entirety.
Accompaniment
Use of either pre-recorded or live accompaniment is acceptable. Audio recordings (backing tracks) must be presented in CD-R format or if using an iPod (or other MP3 device), please bring your own device and a stereo cable (3.5mm to dual RCA, or a 3.5mm to 3.5mm plug).
If you require live piano accompaniment, a list of suggested accompanists is available.
Interview
In the interview, you will be asked to speak about your directions and goals, musical experience, musical knowledge and general education. Your artistic statement submitted alongside your recorded audition may be referred to and assist in discussions at your interview.
Instruments
Keyboard, organ, piano.
Recorded video audition
Due 6 September 2023. You must submit this to be invited to a live audition in September.
A recorded video audition 3-4 minutes in duration in which you introduce yourself and perform a piece of music that you feel best represents who you are as a musician. In your introduction, state your name, the instrument you are auditioning on and the name of the piece you are performing along with a brief explanation of how this piece relates to how you see yourself as an artist at the Conservatorium. Please visit the audition video tips and audition checklist for help with preparing your submission, paying particular attention to any specific requirements for your instrument.
If you are applying for multiple performance specialisations, you will only need to complete one recorded audition video on your most preferred instrument.
You will also be asked to include an artistic statement, comprising of responses to the questions below (approximately 300 words for each question):
- Tell us about your aspirations for your musical career and the possibilities you can envisage outside of your main goals.
- Tell us about your broader musical/artistic experiences or interests
- To what extent are you involved in creating music? Describe how you share your creations.
- What genres do you feel most excited by and which would you wish to explore at the Conservatorium?
- Applicants to Performance specialisations only: Tell us about your video audition. Why did you choose this particular piece and how do you feel it represents you?
Live audition and interview (20 minutes)
Live auditions and interviews will be held 25-29 September. To be invited, you must submit your recorded audition and artistic statement by 6 September 2023. Invitations will be sent to your nominated email address two weeks prior to audition week.
Live audition
The performance audition and interview will include:
- Performance of three contrasting pieces of your choice
- Sight-reading (will be provided at the audition)
- Performance of a Quick Study piece:
Not all pieces will necessarily be heard and not all pieces will be heard in their entirety or in the order listed.
Interview
The interview will focus on your directions and goals, musical experience, musical knowledge and general education. Your artistic statement submitted alongside your recorded audition may be referred to and assist in discussions at your interview.
Instruments
Classical percussion and timpani
Recorded video audition
Due 6 September 2023. You must submit this to be invited to a live audition in September.
A recorded video audition 3-4 minutes in duration in which you introduce yourself and perform a piece of music that you feel best represents who you are as a musician. In your introduction, state your name, the instrument you are auditioning on and the name of the piece you are performing along with a brief explanation of how this piece relates to how you see yourself as an artist at the Conservatorium. Please visit the audition video tips and audition checklist for help with preparing your submission, paying particular attention to any specific requirements for your instrument. If you are applying for multiple performance specialisations, you will only need to complete one recorded audition video on your most preferred instrument.
You will also be asked to include an artistic statement, comprising of responses to the questions below (approximately 300 words for each question):
- Tell us about your aspirations for your musical career and the possibilities you can envisage outside of your main goals.
- Tell us about your broader musical/artistic experiences or interests
- To what extent are you involved in creating music? Describe how you share your creations.
- What genres do you feel most excited by and which would you wish to explore at the Conservatorium?
- Applicants to Performance specialisations only: Tell us about your video audition.Why did you choose this particular piece and how do you feel it represents you?
Live audition and interview (20 minutes)
Live auditions and interviews will be held 25-29 September. To be invited, you must submit your recorded audition and artistic statement by 6 September 2023. Invitations will be sent to your nominated email address two weeks prior to audition week.
Live audition
The performance audition and interview will include a performance of three short contrasting pieces of your choice.
The audition pieces must include the following:
- one work for tuned percussion (xylophone, marimba, or vibraphone)
- one piece for timpani (or multiple percussion)
- one piece for snare drum
You will also need to demonstrate technical requirements, such as:
- tuning on timpani
- rudiments on snare drum
- scales on keyboard percussion instruments
- ability to sight-read on any instrument.
Not all pieces will necessarily be heard and not all pieces will be heard in their entirety.
Note: If you require instruments beyond those listed above, email qcguadmissions@griffith.edu.au before your audition to make appropriate arrangements.
Interview
In the interview you will be asked about your directions and goals, musical experience, musical knowledge and general education. Your artistic statement submitted alongside your recorded audition may be referred to and assist in discussions at your interview.
Instruments
Contemporary keyboard, drums, electric bass guitar, guitar, laptop/DJ, piano, voice.
Recorded video audition
Due 6 September 2023. You must submit this to be invited to a live audition in September.
A recorded video audition 3-4 minutes in duration in which you introduce yourself and perform a piece of music that you feel best represents who you are as a musician. In your introduction, state your name, the instrument you are auditioning on and the name of the piece you are performing along with a brief explanation of how this piece relates to how you see yourself as an artist at the Conservatorium. Please visit the audition video tips and audition checklist for help with preparing your submission, paying particular attention to any specific requirements for your instrument.
If you are applying for multiple performance specialisations, you will only need to complete one recorded audition video on your most preferred instrument.
You will also be asked to include an artistic statement, comprising of responses to the questions below (approximately 300 words for each question):
- Tell us about your aspirations for your musical career and the possibilities you can envisage outside of your main goals.
- Tell us about your broader musical/artistic experiences or interests
- To what extent are you involved in creating music? Describe how you share your creations.
- What genres do you feel most excited by and which would you wish to explore at the Conservatorium?
- Applicants to Performance specialisations only: Tell us about your video audition. Why did you choose this particular piece and how do you feel it represents you?
Live audition and interview (20 minutes)
Live auditions and interviews will be held 25-29 September. To be invited, you must submit your recorded audition and artistic statement by 6 September 2023. Invitations will be sent to your nominated email address two weeks prior to audition week.
Live audition
The performance audition will be based on three contrasting pieces of your choice. It is important that these be within your musical capabilities but show your potential. Original songs are not compulsory but strongly encouraged. Pieces will not necessarily be heard in their entirety. Audition rooms are equipped with drum kit (drummers should note that you should bring your own set of cymbals and a hi-hat clutch to the audition), piano, and guitar and bass amplifiers. You will need to provide any other instruments and equipment.
Use of pre-recorded accompaniment is acceptable. Audio recordings (backing tracks) must be presented on an iPhone (or other portable device). Please bring your own device and a stereo cable (3.5mm to dual RCA, or a 3.5mm to 3.5mm plug, lightning to 3.5mm etc).
Accompaniment
You may bring an accompanist to your audition. If you require live piano accompaniment, a suggested list of accompanists is available.
Interview
The interview will focus on your musical directions and goals, musical experience and knowledge and general education. Your artistic statement submitted in Phase 1 may be referred to and assist in discussions at your interview.
Instruments:
Violin, viola, cello, double bass, classical guitar, harp, viola da gamba.
Recorded video audition
Due 6 September 2023. You must submit this to be invited to a live audition in September.
A recorded video audition 3-4 minutes in duration in which you introduce yourself and perform a piece of music that you feel best represents who you are as a musician. In your introduction, state your name, the instrument you are auditioning on and the name of the piece you are performing along with a brief explanation of how this piece relates to how you see yourself as an artist at the Conservatorium. Please visit the audition video tips and audition checklist for help with preparing your submission, paying particular attention to any specific requirements for your instrument.
If you are applying for multiple performance specialisations, you will only need to complete one recorded audition video on your most preferred instrument.
You will also be asked to include an artistic statement, comprising of responses to the questions below (approximately 300 words for each question):
- Tell us about your aspirations for your musical career and the possibilities you can envisage outside of your main goals.
- Tell us about your broader musical/artistic experiences or interests
- To what extent are you involved in creating music? Describe how you share your creations.
- What genres do you feel most excited by and which would you wish to explore at the Conservatorium?
- Applicants to Performance specialisations only: Tell us about your video audition. Why did you choose this particular piece and how do you feel it represents you?
Live audition and interview (20 minutes)
Live auditions and interviews will be held 25-29 September. To be invited, you must submit your recorded audition and artistic statement by 6 September 2023. Invitations will be sent to your nominated email address two weeks prior to audition week.
Live audition
The performance audition will be based on:
- Performance of two contrasting pieces of your choice.
- Performance of a Quick Study piece—cello and double bass:
- Sight reading—violin, viola, cello and double bass, harp and classical guitar.
- Technical requirements as follows:
- Violin, viola and cello—demonstrate different bowings in any three-octave scale of your choice, prepare scales, arpeggios and standard double stops.
- Double bass—demonstrate different bowings in any three-octave scale of your choice, prepare scales and arpeggios.
Accompaniment
If you require live piano accompaniment, a list of suggested accompanists is available.
Interview
In the interview, you will be asked about your directions and goals, musical experience, musical knowledge and general education. Your artistic statement submitted alongside your recorded audition may be referred to and assist in discussions at your interview.
Instruments:
Flute, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, recorder, pan pipe.
Recorded video audition
Due 6 September 2023. You must submit this to be invited to a live audition in September.
A recorded video audition 3-4 minutes in duration in which you introduce yourself and perform a piece of music that you feel best represents who you are as a musician. In your introduction, state your name, the instrument you are auditioning on and the name of the piece you are performing along with a brief explanation of how this piece relates to how you see yourself as an artist at the Conservatorium. Please visit the audition video tips and audition checklist for help with preparing your submission, paying particular attention to any specific requirements for your instrument.
If you are applying for multiple performance specialisations, you will only need to complete one recorded audition video on your most preferred instrument.
You will also be asked to include an artistic statement, comprising of responses to the questions below (approximately 300 words for each question):
- Tell us about your aspirations for your musical career and the possibilities you can envisage outside of your main goals.
- Tell us about your broader musical/artistic experiences or interests
- To what extent are you involved in creating music? Describe how you share your creations.
- What genres do you feel most excited by and which would you wish to explore at the Conservatorium?
- Applicants to Performance specialisations only: Tell us about your video audition. Why did you choose this particular piece and how do you feel it represents you?
Live audition and interview (20 minutes)
Live auditions and interviews will be held 25-29 September. To be invited, you must submit your recorded audition and artistic statement by 6 September 2023. Invitations will be sent to your nominated email address two weeks prior to audition week.
Live audition
The performance audition will be based on:
- Performance of two contrasting pieces of your choice. Two movements of the one works are not considered to be 'contrasting'. These should be performed with piano accompaniment.
- Performance of a set work from the following:
- Flute: Louis Drouet—from 25 Studies, No.1 in C Major.
- Oboe: Ferling 48 studies for Oboe Op. 31 (one slow and fast pair in the same key) or two contrasting own choice studies from Hinke Elementary Method for oboe.
- Clarinet: Rose 40 Studies, No.4.
- Bassoon: L. Milde (edited by Simon Kovar) Study #1 from 25 studies in scales and chords Op.24.
- Saxophone: Eugene Bozza – Caprice Etude No.2.
- Sight reading, aural recognition and rhythm.
Accompaniment
If you require live piano accompaniment, a list of suggested accompanists is available.
Interview
The interview will focus on your directions and goals, musical experience, musical knowledge and general education. Your artistic statement submitted alongside your recorded audition may be referred to and assist in discussions at your interview.
Prior musical experience
While not used to determine admission to the Bachelor of Music at the Conservatorium, it is recommended you have sound knowledge of music fundamentals and aural skills for a smooth transition into the demands of the program.