How to apply
Applications are now open for entry into Rising Stars at the Con program for Semester 1, 2021.
Entry to the program is by audition only.
Auditions are held in early November for our February 2021 intake.
There are no mid-year auditions for entry into the 2020 program.
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. Instruments welcome to apply are: Flute/Piccolo, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Cor Anglais,
...2. Woodwind applicants will also be required to present one prepared piece/excerpt, which will be sent to you by 14 October.
3. An individual audition timeslot will be allocated to you. You will be notified of your timeslot by Wednesday 28th October. If there is a specific time that you will not be available, please inform us immediately to aid with scheduling.
4. Your audition will fall between 4.30pm – 7.30pm on Wednesday 4th November.
5. Students who are successful in auditioning for the Rising Stars program are required to participate in the Music Skills Diagnostic Test which will be held online using the application Zoom, on Wednesday 2nd December, 5pm-6.30pm.
If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Rising Stars Audition - Strings
<h3 id="AuditionrequirementsforStringplayers">Audition requirements for String players</h3><p>Instruments welcome to apply: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Harp, Classical Guitar.</p><p>
...2. Applicants who passed the video auditions will be notified by Friday 30th October.
3.Successful applicants will then be invited to participate in the live auditions which will take place on Saturday 7th November. An individual audition timeslot will be allocated to you. If there is a specific time that you will not be available, please inform us immediately to aid with scheduling.
4. Students who are successful in auditioning for the Rising Stars program are required to participate in the Music Skills Diagnostic Test which will be held online using the application Zoom, on Wednesday 2nd December, 5pm-6.30pm.
If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Rising Stars Audition - Piano
<h3 id="AuditionrequirementsforPianoplayers">Audition requirements for Piano players</h3><p>Instruments welcome to apply: Piano</p><p>Applications are now closed for entry into Rising Stars at the Con
...2. Applicants who passed the video auditions will be notified by Friday 30th October.
3.Successful applicants will then be invited to participate in the live auditions on Tuesday 10th November. An individual audition timeslot will be allocated to you. If there is a specific time that you will not be available, please inform us immediately to aid with scheduling.
4. Students who are successful in auditioning for the Rising Stars program are required to participate in the Music Skills Diagnostic Test which will be held online using the application Zoom, on Wednesday 2nd December, 5pm-6.30pm.
If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Rising Stars Audition - Brass
<h3 id="AuditionrequirementsforBrassplayers">Audition requirements for Brass players</h3><p><strong>2021 Audition dates to be announced shortly</strong></p><p>Instruments welcome to apply are:
...2. An individual audition timeslot will be allocated to you. You will be notified of your timeslot by Friday 30th October. If there is a specific time that you will not be available, please inform us immediately to aid with scheduling.
3. Your audition will fall between 4pm – 7pm on Tuesday 10th November.
4. Students who are successful in auditioning for the Rising Stars program are required to participate in the Music Skills Diagnostic Test which will be held online using the application Zoom, on Wednesday 2nd December, 5pm-6.30pm.
If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
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, 2021 are
...2. An individual audition timeslot will be allocated to you. You will be notified of your timeslot by Friday 13th November.
3. Your audition will fall between 4pm and 7.30pm on Friday 20th November. If there is a specific time that you will not be available, please inform us immediately to aid with scheduling.
4. Students who are successful in auditioning for the Rising Stars program are required to participate in the Music Skills Diagnostic Test which will be held online using the application Zoom, on Wednesday 2nd December, 5pm-6.30pm.
If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.