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Please ensure you read the elibigility requirements for your selected instrument.

The accepted platform for video submission is Youtube (unlisted video). Videos should be unedited, with all recorded pieces performed consecutively in the same video. Physical copies will not be accepted.

Students will only receive the results of their audition, not feedback.

Targeted Instrument Scholarships Available
To encourage talented students who perform on Double Bass, a Woodwind or a Brass instrument, there will be up to 5 part-scholarships available for entry into Semester 1 2024, pending the outcome of the auditions. This will provide a reduction in the program fees for exceptional auditionees.

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If you need assistance, please call us on 9351 1400 and leave a message for Rising Stars.

Auditions are held at the end of each year, with applications opening in September for auditions held in late October. There are no mid-year auditions for entry into the Rising Stars program.

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Rising Stars Audition - Strings

Instruments welcome to apply: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Harp, Classical Guitar. Video applications for Rising Stars 2025 are now open. Eligibility: Applications are invited from students who have been playing their instrument for at least three years and are over the age of 6. Round One – Video recording Applicants are required to present two pieces of different styles, showing a range of musical and technical skill in one continuous video without editing or cuts to the... [More]

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

Rising Stars Audition - Piano

Video applications are now open for Rising Stars 2025. Eligibility: Applications are invited from students who have been playing their instrument for at least two years and are over the age of 6. Round One: Video recording Applicants are required to present two contrasting pieces of your own choice showing a range of musical and technical skill; a study and a piece are recommended. The recording should be no longer than 10 minutes and recorded within the last two months. No edits... [More]

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

Rising Stars Audition - Woodwind

Instruments welcome to apply are: Flute/Piccolo, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Cor Anglais, Saxophone. Video applications for Rising Stars 2025 are now open. Eligibility: Applications are invited from students who have been playing their instrument for at least two years and are over the age of 10. Audition Requirements: Round One: Video recording, Round Two: Live Audition 1. Applicants are required to present two contrasting pieces, showing a range of musical and technical skill. One... [More]

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

Rising Stars Audition - Brass

Instruments welcome to apply are: Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Tuba, Euphonium. Auditions for the 2025 program will be held on Friday 15th November 2023 from 4pm. Eligibility: Applications are invited from students who have been playing their instrument for at least two years and are over the age of 6. Students are required to play: 1. Two contrasting pieces of your choice, not longer than 10 minutes together. Candidates are encouraged to choose substantive repertoire from... [More]

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

Rising Stars Audition - Organ

This program is for students wishing to audition for the Conservatorium Open Academy Rising Stars Richard and Doreen Wilson Organ Scholarships. Applications for entry in 2025 are now open. Live Auditions will be held on Saturday 23rd November at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Eligibility: Applications are invited from advanced pianists (at least A Mus A level piano) as well as from any students already learning organ who will be in school Years 7 – 10 next year. Students will... [More]

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

Rising Stars Audition - Jazz

How to apply Applications are invited from students who have been playing their instrument for at least 3 years and are over the age of 10. Students wishing to join Rising Stars Jazz will be auditioned. Backline and frontline instrumentalists are welcome to apply. The auditions will be held in two rounds. Round 1 will be a video submission round which will be due by 5pm Monday November 25. Round 2 will be a Live Audition held from 4:30pm on Monday December 9. Videos should be... [More]

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.