Auditions & Applications

 

APPLICATIONS CLOSING DATE FOR 2009 SEASONS
FRIDAY 22 AUGUST 2008!

Gondwana National Choral Program membership is based on an annual application and audition process and is open to young singers aged 10 – 21 from all areas of Australia. Nationwide auditions are held in late September / October each year. Auditions will be granted for all applications received and the audition is designed to give applicants a chance to demonstrate their singing ability and other musical skills. Everyone has strengths in different areas and we recognise this fact in the audition process. For more information phone the Gondwana Voices office on (02) 9251 4226.

 

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Click here to download Gondwana Voices Application Form >>

 

How to apply

1. Complete the application form (this can be downloaded from our website www.gondwanavoices.com.au) and attach a recent passport photo of yourself.
2. On ONE separate A4 piece of paper please outline your previous choral & instrumental experience including instrument(s) played and AMEB grade(s) or approximate levels as well as AMEB musicianship or theory grade (or approximate level)
3. Obtain a written recommendation from someone qualified to comment on your choral and musical ability (e.g. current music teacher, school Principal, university music lecturer or choir conductor but not a family member). Referees preparing more than one reference are invited to write a joint reference with a paragraph on each applicant.
4. Pay the non-refundable application fee of $40 (GST not applicable) by cheque or Australia Post money order (payable to Gondwana Voices).
5. Send all the above documents to: Gondwana Voices Auditions, Pier 4 Hickson Road, Millers Point NSW, 2000. All applications must be received no later than Friday 22 August 2008.
6. If you are applying for an audiovisual audition, please tick the indicated box on the application form.

Audition process

1. Sing one song (preferably by an Australian composer) from memory. This song may be performed with or without live accompaniment (if required applicants need to provide their own accompanist - no CD / cassette accompaniment permitted).
2. Take an aural test including melodic memory, part-singing and sight-singing.
3. Please note that auditions for the Gondwana Chamber Orchestra take place during National Choral School.

 

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Audition schedule for 2009 Seasons

Face-to-face auditions will be held as indicated in late September / October 2008 (additional dates may also be added). Applicants will be notified by mail of the exact date, time and venue of their audition.
Sat 20 Sep: Cairns
Sun 21 Sep: Perth
Sat 27 Sep & Sun 28 Sep: Sydney
Sun 28 Sep: Adelaide
Sun 28 Sep: Canberra
Fri 3 Oct: Melbourne
Sun 5 Oct: Toowoomba
Mon 6 Oct: Alice Springs
Tue 7 Oct: Darwin
Wed 8 Oct: Hobart
Thu 9 Oct: Rockhampton
Sat 11 Oct: Armidale
Sun 12 Oct: Brisbane

 

Financial assistance

Gondwana aims to make its programs accessible to all young Australians and has a Bursary Program to provide financial assistance for participation fees and travel costs where possible.

 

Applicants from isolated/remote areas

 

Audiovisual auditions are accepted from applicants living further than 200kms away from any of the audition cities. Information explaining how to submit your audition will be sent to you. Please note that audiovisual applications should be on DVD if possible.