How to prepare for your audition and interview:

The audition and interview process is conducted with an AIM senior staff member, and has the primary purpose of assessing specialist skills and provides AIM with an opportunity to address aspects of the applicant including skill level and attitude to study. The process also provides the applicant with an opportunity to address questions regarding study at AIM. Audition requirements are given below. 

All applicants will have their musicianship skills assessed as part of the audition process.

If you have concerns about your musicianship skills Open AIM offers Music Skills Classes which will help you prepare for your audition.

Please Note: 
If a student is not successful in the audition for the Bachelor of Music course, counselling and/or a second audition may be arranged to determine the best possible strategy for assisting the student to achieve their academic aspirations. This may involve being offered a place in our Diploma of Music course. It is possible for Diploma students to transfer into the Bachelor of Music, based on their progress and results.

In Addition - Applicants are expected to have completed the NSW Higher School Certificate or equivalent and are asked to provide evidence of prior studies. All supporting documents submitted with the application must be certified copies of the original, and AIM reserves the right to contact the issuing organisation for verification purposes. Where a mature aged applicant does not have secondary education qualifications or equivalent qualifications the applicant will be required to undertake a literacy assessment.International Students ·         

International students 
Must possess IELTS overall 6.0 with a 6.0 in writing or an equivalent English language competency. The IELTS cannot be more than 2 years old from the commencement of the course. 

Previously Recognised Study 
Candidates who have documentary evidence of study at a recognised institution may apply to have subjects credited towards their course. The application and assessment process is set out in A2.9 Recognition of Prior Learning. A recognised institution is any institution currently accredited by an Australian government.

Audition requirements as follows:

 DRUMMERS: please bring your own sticks, cymbals and hi hat clutch.  

Contemporary & Classical Performance Majors

• Audition: You must perform TWO contrasting pieces of music on your chosen instrument. Classical performances 20 minutes maximum. Drummers must perform several different styles - each at 30 seconds in length maximum.
• Certified Academic Transcripts of previous study.
• A resume of musical performance experience

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Music Theatre Performance Major

• Audition: You must perform TWO songs of contrasting styles from a musical theatre genre AND a monologue no more than 3 minutes long AND a dance routine.
• Certified Academic Transcripts of previous study.
• A resume of musical performance experience

* Performance Major applicants may bring their own accompanist, or a backing CD. If you require AIM to provide an accompanist, you must advise AIM when you are confirming the audition booking details.
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Audio Technology Major

• Interview plus A CD of recorded work where the applicant had total or significant contribution.
• Certified Academic Transcripts of previous study.
• A resume that covers all musical experience with both live music production and recording. Indicate your experience and skills on your musical instrument.

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Composition & Music Production Major

• Interview plus portfolio of original creative work of either recordings or scores or both.
• Certified Academic Transcripts of previous study.
• A resume that covers composition, music production and performance experience.

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Arts Management Major

• Interview plus Certified Academic Transcripts, especially Music, Mathematics and English in HSC or equivalent.
• A resume that covers business experience, musical experience and instrument skills.

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Graduate Certificate in Arts Management, Graduate Diploma of Arts Management, Master of Arts Management

• Interview plus Certified Academic Transcripts of undergraduate study in business, or music studies.
• A Resume that covers business experience, musical experience and instrument skills.