Master of Music (Orchestral Performance)

Audition requirements

Applicants should prepare:

• a 20-minute audition using prescribed repertoire for their instrument including:
  • orchestral excerpts; and
  • a movement of a standard concerto (or equivalent)

Prescribed audition repertoire:

Bass Trombone

Bassoon Contrabassoon

Cello

Clarinet

Double Bass

Flute Piccolo

French Horn

Harp

Oboe CorAnglais

Tenor Trombone

Timpani and Percussion

Trumpet

Tuba

Viola

Violin

Please ensure that:

• You and your instrument are clearly visible in the video.
• Solo work is recorded in one single unedited take with piano accompaniment, it may be recorded separately to the excerpts.
• All excerpts are recorded in one single take; recording must be unedited.
• Excerpts must be performed in the order listed.
• You upload a queue sheet identifying the order and time each excerpt begins in your recording.

Interview requirements

Applicants should prepare to:

• sight-read a set excerpt (30 to 60 seconds); and
• discuss intentions and goals in undertaking the course; and
• professional and/or academic history in relation to the field; and
• demonstrate an understanding of instrumental performance as a multifaceted artform

How will I be assessed?

Your portfolio will be assessed against the following criteria by the selection panel:

• relevant experience and knowledge
• communication skills
• aspirations

Your audition will be assessed against the following criteria by the selection panel:

• excellence in performance on your instrument

In the interview, shortlisted applicants will be assessed against the following criteria by the selection panel:

• accuracy of sight reading
• clarity of communication and presentation
• artistic curiosity and engagement with the field
• demonstrated potential to work constructively and collegially in a professional orchestral setting
• reflections on own practice, its context and histories.