Auditions for the 2024 Program are OPEN.
Applications will close on Friday 24th November. 2024 Ensemble offers will be emailed by Friday 8th December. - Please note these have been extended from original dates
Please make sure to add [email protected] to your email contacts so that you do not miss any emails regarding your application.
Please make sure to add [email protected] to your email contacts so that you do not miss any emails regarding your application.
The Ensembles accept applications for the following instruments
Concert Band & Sympohonic Band
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Jazz Ensemble
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Application process
- Please read the Audition requirements for the instrument & ensemble you are auditioning for.
- Download / Print the set piece for the instrument & ensemble you are auditioning for.
- Start practicing and preparing your audition.
- Record your audition in ONE TAKE, no stopping and starting during the video is allowed. Percussionist are allowed to submit 2 videos, one with the snare drum/drum kit requirements and one with the mallet percussion requirements.
- Upload your video to youtube following these instructions - Youtube Upload Instructions
- All auditions must be submitted via a YouTube link, all other styles will be rejected & asked to resubmit.
- Complete the following form to apply for a Sydney North Ensemble and submit the audition video forms.office.com/r/1MAjng8XGs
Note: If you are auditioning for Concert/Symphonic Band AND Jazz Ensemble, you will need to submit TWO seperate forms and audition videos.
Further information
Approximate standard of each ensembles are;
- Concert Band - Approx. AMEB Grade 2+ - Conducted by Lemin Luu
- Symphonic Band - Approx. AMEB Grade 4+ - Conducted by Lemin Luu
- Jazz Ensemble - Approx. AMEB Grade 4+ - Conducted by Tim Collins
Audition Requirements
Students must prepare the following for the audition;
All auditions must be filmed in one take, no edits or cuts are allowed in the video.
Percussion may submit two videos, one for snare drum and the other for mallets if they aren't able to film both in the same space.
Please download the relevant documents for the ensemble you are auditioning for by clicking on the name.
Please download the set piece for the ensemble you are auditioning for by clicking on the name.
Note: Videos must be uploaded to YouTube and the link submitted. Google drive links, iCloud links etc will not be accepted.
If you have any questions, please get in touch through the Contact page.
- Own Choice Piece (30 seconds max)
- Scales with set tempos & articulations
- 1 major scale (excluding concert Bb Major Scale) OR 1 harmonic minor scale that demonstrates your range.
- Concert C Chromatic Scale.
- Set Piece
All auditions must be filmed in one take, no edits or cuts are allowed in the video.
Percussion may submit two videos, one for snare drum and the other for mallets if they aren't able to film both in the same space.
Please download the relevant documents for the ensemble you are auditioning for by clicking on the name.
Please download the set piece for the ensemble you are auditioning for by clicking on the name.
Note: Videos must be uploaded to YouTube and the link submitted. Google drive links, iCloud links etc will not be accepted.
If you have any questions, please get in touch through the Contact page.
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