How to apply
Entry to the program is by audition only. Audition applications for entry to the program in Semester 1, 2019 are now open.
There are two intakes per year. Auditions are held in late October/early November for our February intake and in late May/earlyJune for our July intake. Students who have been playing their instrument for at least 2 years are welcome to apply.
Applicants should perform two contrasting pieces, not longer than 10 minutes in total. Woodwind applicants are also required to present a prepared excerpt which will be sent to you. No piano accompaniment is required.
Applicants can apply for an audition via this web page. Only online enrolment is accepted and there are no paper forms available. Please join our Mailing List from the menu above to receive information and updates.
For more information please call us on 9351 1400.
Rising Stars Audition - Woodwind
<p>This class is for students wishing to audition for the Conservatorium Open Academy Rising Stars Program. Students who have been playing their instrument for at least two years are welcome to apply.
...This session is for Rising Stars woodwind auditions only. Instruments welcome to apply are: Flute/Piccolo, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Cor Anglais, Saxophone.
Your audition will fall between 4pm and 6.30pm on Friday 9th November, 2018. An individual audition timeslot will be allocated to you. You will be notified of your timeslot by Wednesday 7th November. Applications close on Friday 2 November, 2018. If there is a specific time that you will not be available, please inform us immediately to aid with scheduling.
Woodwind applicants will also be required to present one prepared piece/excerpt, which will be sent to you by 19th October.
In addition to the instrumental audition, all successful applicants will be required to sit a Music Skills test. Attendance at this test is compulsory for all successful applicants. The compulsory Music Skills test will take place on Saturday 17th November 4.00 – 6.00pm at the Conservatorium. Please pencil this date into your diaries to ensure you are available if you pass the audition.
Rising Stars Audition - Strings
<p>This class is for students wishing to audition for the Conservatorium Open Academy Rising Stars Program. Students who have been playing their instrument for at least two years are welcome to apply.
...This session is for Rising Stars string auditions only. Instruments welcome to apply are: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Harp, Classical Guitar.
Your audition will fall between 4.00pm and 7.30pm on Saturday 10th November, 2018. An individual audition timeslot will be allocated to you. You will be notified of your timeslot by Tuesday 6th November, 2018. Applications close on Saturday 27th Ocotber 2018. If there is a specific time that you will not be available, please inform us immediately to aid with scheduling.
In addition to the instrumental audition, all successful applicants will be required to sit a Music Skills test. Attendance at this test is compulsory for all successful applicants. The compulsory Music Skills test will take place on Saturday 17th November 4.00 – 6.00pm at the Conservatorium. Please pencil this date into your diaries to ensure you are available if you pass the audition.
<p>This class is for students wishing to audition for the Conservatorium Open Academy Rising Stars Program. Students who have been playing their instrument for at least two years are welcome to apply.
...This session is for Rising Stars string auditions only. Instruments welcome to apply are: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Harp, Classical Guitar.
Your audition will fall between 2.00pm and 7.00pm on Sunday 11th November, 2018. An individual audition timeslot will be allocated to you. You will be notified of your timeslot by Tuesday 6th November, 2018. Applications close on Saturday 27th October 2018. If there is a specific time that you will not be available, please inform us immediately to aid with scheduling.
In addition to the instrumental audition, all successful applicants will be required to sit a Music Skills test. Attendance at this test is compulsory for all successful applicants. The compulsory Music Skills test will take place on Saturday 17th November 4.00 – 6.00pm at the Conservatorium. Please pencil this date into your diaries to ensure you are available if you pass the audition.
Rising Stars Audition - Organ
<p>This class is for students wishing to audition for the Conservatorium Open Academy Rising Stars Richard and Doreen Wilson Organ Scholarships.</p><p>Applications for entry in Semester 1, 2019 are
...This session is for Rising Stars string auditions only. Instruments welcome to apply are: Organ and Piano
Your audition will fall between 4.30pm and 7.30pm on Wednesday 30th January, 2019. An individual audition timeslot will be allocated to you. You will be notified of your timeslot by Wednesday 23rd January, 2019. Applications close on Wednesday 15th January. If there is a specific time that you will not be available, please inform us immediately to aid with scheduling.
In addition to the instrumental audition, all successful applicants will be required to sit a Music Skills test. Attendance at this test is compulsory for all successful applicants. The compulsory Music Skills test will take place on Friday 1st February 4.30pm at the Conservatorium. Please pencil this date into your diaries to ensure you are available if you pass the audition.
Rising Stars Audition - Piano
Rising Stars Audition - Brass
<p>This class is for students wishing to audition for the Conservatorium Open Academy Rising Stars Program. Students who have been playing their instrument for at least two years are welcome to apply.
...This session is for Rising Stars brass auditions only. Instruments welcome to apply are: Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Tuba, Euphonium.
Your audition will fall between 4pm- 6pm on Friday 26th October, 2018. An individual audition timeslot will be allocated to you. You will be notified of your timeslot by Tuesday 23rd October . Applications close on Friday 19th October, 2018. If there is a specific time that you will not be available, please inform us immediately to aid with scheduling.
In addition to the instrumental audition, all successful applicants will be required to sit a Music Skills test. Attendance at this test is compulsory for all successful applicants. The compulsory Music Skills test will take place on Saturday 17th November 4.00 – 6.00pm at the Conservatorium. Please pencil this date into your diaries to ensure you are available if you pass the audition.