Master of Music (Performance Teaching) creative application requirements

The Master of Music (Performance Teaching) 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 (Performance Teaching), you need to submit a course application and prepare an audition.

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

Start year intake 2027 timeline

Before August 2026

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

3 August 2026

Applications open.

31 October 2026

Submit your course application direct to The University of Melbourne.


Upload your audition as part of your creative tasks via the Creative Application Platform (SlideRoom).

Graduate Access Melbourne application due (domestic applicants only)

16-17 November 2026

Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview.

What to prepare

Personal artistic statement

Please upload a 400-750 word personal and artistic statement. Applicants should reflect on their experience with reference to selected compositions and their aspirations.

Performance curriculum vitae

Please upload a current copy of your one-page performance CV with academic and relevant employment history, and a list of works performed in public (orchestral, chamber, and solo).

Applicants are required to prepare an audition program consisting of 20 minutes of repertoire that is contrasting in style and genre. For example, applicants with a classical repertoire are encouraged to prepare a Western art music program consisting of works that reflect different composers, eras, and/or genres.

Instrumentalists and singers must perform at least part of the program with an accompanist, where appropriate*. You must provide your own accompanist. Classical piano, classical guitar or percussion would normally audition unaccompanied.

Recommended accompanists

Preparing your recorded audition

Please prepare your recorded audition as per the guidelines outlined above.

For applicants requiring accompaniment, you may organise an accompanist to provide backing tracks for your repertoire. Once you have received your backing tracks from an accompanist, you can use them to rehearse and then record your audition.

It is not an expectation that you access or purchase additional recording equipment beyond a basic smartphone, iPad or laptop/desktop device. For smartphones, many recent models already have very good microphones built in.

Please note, your full audition must be video recorded in a single unedited take, and uploaded as one file. Pauses between pieces or movements is expected.

Applicants who satisfy the minimum requirements for entry consideration (but who do not meet the requirements for guaranteed entry) will be required to attend a short online interview in addition to the audition.

Applicants should prepare to discuss the following during the interview:

  • Reflect on your previous music learning experiences
  • Articulate your knowledge of melody, harmony, rhythm, dynamics, and tempo in terms of techniques specific to your instrument
  • Reflect on why you want to be a music teacher

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 interview, you will be asked if you have any accessibility requirements during the 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 against the following criteria:

  • Musical awareness (appropriateness, shape, phrasing, sensitivity)
  • Technical command (accuracy, fluency, rhythm, tempo)
  • Quality of sound (tonal control, expressive range)
  • Communication (poise, performance presence, interpretation)
  • Control of instrument (balance, posture, physical coordination)

The interview will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

  • Ability to reflect and speak clearly on your previous learning experiences
  • Ability to articulate musical and technical knowledge relating to your instrument
  • Ability to communicate with confidence and clarity