Master of Music (Orchestral Performance) creative application requirements

The Master of Music (Orchestral Performance) has additional requirements used as part of the selection process. Find out everything you need to know about the audition and interview process.

To be considered for selection into the Master of Music (Orchestral Performance), you need to submit a course application and prepare a video-recorded or on-campus audition. Shortlisted applicants may be invited to attend an interview.

Please note that applicants will not be advantaged, nor disadvantaged, in selection by attending either an on-campus or submitting a video-recorded audition.

You must read the How to Apply information on the course page, as well as these audition and interview requirements.

Start year intake 2027 timeline

Before August 2026

Review the entry requirements and how to apply information on the Master of Music (Orchestral Performance) course page.

3 August 2026

Applications open.

31 October 2026

All applicants submit your course application direct to The university of Melbourne or via an authorised education agent.


Graduate Access Melbourne application due (domestic applicants only).


If you choose to submit a recorded audition, you will need to submit your audition via the Creative Application Platform (SlideRoom).

23-25 November

If you choose to attend an in-person audition, your audition will take place at the Southbank campus.

What to prepare

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:

If you are submitting a video-recorded audition, 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; the 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.

Applicants should prepare to:

  • Sight-read a set excerpt (30 to 60 seconds)
  • Discuss intentions and goals in undertaking the course
  • Professional and/or academic history in relation to the field
  • Demonstrate an understanding of instrumental performance as a multifaceted art form

Inclusivity and accessibility

The University of Melbourne and the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all participants, regardless of their physical, sensory, cognitive, or psychological abilities. Should you be required to attend an audition or interview, you will be asked if you have any accessibility requirements during the audition and interview booking stage.

How to submit your selection tasks

Your audition must be uploaded and submitted via the Creative Application Platform (SlideRoom). We recommend allowing plenty of time to prepare and submit your creative tasks. Applications received after the published closing day cannot be accepted.

How you'll be assessed

All applicants will be ranked according to the outlined criteria, up to the capacity of places in the course.

The audition will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

  • Excellence in performance on the applicant's instrument

The interview will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

  • 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