Audio

Entrance by interview and musicianship assessment.
Applicants must:
    •    If possible, provide up to THREE examples of recorded work where the applicant had complete or significant contribution to the sound recording and/or production.
    •    Provide Certified Academic Transcripts of all previous study.
    •    Provide a resume/portfolio that covers ALL musical experience, including live and recorded music production.

Classical Performance

Entrance by audition, short interview and musicianship assessment
Applicants must:
    •    Perform TWO contrasting pieces of music on their chosen instrument.
    •    The total of the two pieces should not exceed 15 minutes.
    •    An accompanist may be provided on request, if required.
    •    Provide Certified Academic transcripts of previous study.
    •    Provide a resume/portfolio that covers ALL musical experience.

Composition & Music Production

Entrance by short interview and musicianship assessment.
Applicants must:
    •    Provide THREE examples of original creative work of either as recordings, or scores or both.
    •    Provide Certified Academic transcripts of previous study.
    •    Provide a resume/portfolio that covers ALL musical experience.
Note: Recordings must be accompanied by a credit list of composer, lyricist (if any), arranger, performers, producer and engineer.

Contemporary Performance

Entrance by audition, short interview & musicianship assessment.
Applicants must:
    •    Perform TWO contrasting pieces of music on their chosen instrument.
    •    Drummers must play several different styles – each around 30 seconds in length. Please bring your own sticks, cymbals & hi hat clutch.
    •    Guitarists should bring their own leads.
    •    Amps are provided.
    •    Applicants must provide own backing track or an accompanist. You may also audition unaccompanied.
    •    ONE song may be original.
    •    Provide Certified Academic transcripts of previous study.
    •    Provide a resume/portfolio that covers ALL musical experience.

Entertainment Management

Entrance by short interview
Applicants must:
    •    Provide a resume/portfolio that covers ALL business and entertainment experience.
    •    Score a UAI/ATAR of 70 and/or relevant industry experience.
    •    Provide Certified Academic transcripts of previous study; especiallyin Arts/Entertainment, Mathematics and English.

Bachelor of Music (Arts Management)

Entrance by short interview and musicianship assessment.
Applicants must:
Provide Certified Academic transcripts of previous study; especially in Arts/Entertainment, Mathematics and English.
    •    Provide a resume/portfolio that covers ALL musical, business and entertainment experience.
    •    Relevant industry experience.
    •    Be prepared to perform for a PERFORMANCE MAJOR Representative to assess your music ability in your chosen field.

Music Theatre

Entrance by audition/workshop.
Applicants must:
    •    Perform TWO songs with contrasting Music Theatre styles.
    •    Accompanist can be provided (no backing tracks).
    •    Applicants should provide sheet music in the appropriate key.
    •    Perform a short monologue (2-3 minutes).
    •    Participate in a group movement workshop (if possible).
    •    Provide a resume/portfolio that covers ALL musical experience.
    •    Wear appropriate clothing.

Australian Academy of Dramatic Art | AADA

Entrance by audition and interview
Thank you for your interest to study at the Australian Academy of Dramatic Art (AADA).

The audition / interview is an opportunity to demonstrate potential for success in the Bachelor of Performance (BPerf), a unique theatre performance degree.

 Applicants must be aged 18 or over on 1 February of the year of enrolment.

Your audition will be scheduled in either a morning or afternoon session. There will be groups of between 20 and 30 auditionees at each session. We ask you to set aside the day for your audition.