FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
School of Drama, Fine Art & Music (Incorporating the Conservatorium)
AUDITION APPLICATION FORM AND DETAILED INFORMATION
Audition Dates for mid year entry 2012 and semester 1 entry 2013 Intake Auditions for 2012 midyear intake Early round auditions for 2013 entry Second round auditions for 2013 entry Date of Audition 4 to 5 June 2012 24th September to 28th September 2012 26th November to 14th December 2012
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Submit Audition Application by: 4th May 2012 31st August 2012 26th October 2012
After your application is considered, you will be advised of the date and time of your audition by email. If there are particular dates on which you are unavailable, please advise us under Item 6.0 on the application form. As well as auditioning for entry, applicants will also undertake the aural and theory tests to determine the level of skill prior to commencement in case a short bridging course is to be recommended.
Please complete and submit the form by the closing date indicated above depending on which audition period you wish to apply for. Send to: Auditions Coordinator The University of Newcastle Corner Auckland and Laman Streets Newcastle NSW 2300 Australia Applicants who do not undertake the audition cannot be considered for an offer. NOTE: You MUST also apply to the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) by the closing date or your audition results cannot be processed. A UAC Guide and application form is available from a newsagent or online at www.uac.edu.au. Your application through UAC is based on the understanding that you will have an ATAR score from HSC studies or an alternative entry pathway. If you are currently studying a music program at the University of Newcastle and are transferring programs, you should indicate this under Item 5.0 on the application form. Attendance at an audition is not required if you have successfully completed Principal Study courses in your current program. However, it is necessary you ensure that we know about your intended transfer so that we can decide whether an audition will be waived and if so, for us to notify UAC of this decision. Should you have any questions regarding programs or auditions please contact the School Office on (02) 4921 8900. Wishing you well in your music studies. Deborah Gane Program Officer for Tertiary Music Programs Telephone: (02) 4921 6535 Facsimile: (02) 4921 6918 Email: [email protected] Auditions Enquiries Auditions Coordinator Telephone: (02) 4921 8900 Facsimile: (02) 4921 8958 Email: [email protected]
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FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
School of Drama, Fine Art & Music (incorporating the Conservatorium) AUDITION APPLICATION FORM FOR MID YEAR 2012 or 2013 INTAKE
1. PERSONAL DETAILS (all fields compulsory)
NAME: ........................................................................................................................................................................ ADDRESS: ................................................................................................................................................................. ..POSTCODE ..................................... MOBILE NUMBER : . E-MAIL ADDRESS: . DATE OF BIRTH: UAC NUMBER: . 2. PRINCIPAL STUDY Indicate in the next column ONLY ONE of the following areas in which you wish to be auditioned or interviewed Instrument (please specify instrument) Voice Composition Song writing Creative Production Grade or Level Attained / Other / Professional Experience Results (if applicable) Styles or genres you will play or present for your audition/interview (classical, contemporary, jazz, etc. more than one is possible) 3. INTENDED SPECIALISATION Please circle your preference. You must undertake one of the following: Performance or Creative Music Production* or Composition / Song Writing* If you wish to be auditioned or interviewed on a different specialisation, please fill out a separate form.
You may also undertake a Double Major by choosing one of the following in addition to your Principal Study if you either (a) have successfully auditioned or (b) seek approval to take Creative Production. Performance or Creative Music Production* or Composition / Song Writing*
4. PROGRAM PREFERENCE Please note the following programs for which you may apply for The University of Newcastle through UAC and please advise the order of your UAC preference(s). UAC CODE CSP PROGRAM (UAC COURSE) 480730 480740 Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Arts UAC CODE DFEE (Local) 480730 480740 UAC PREFERENCE
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PROGRAM TRANSFERS AND AUDITION
I am a current music student at The University of Newcastle: Yes / No (please circle) I hope to transfer from: .... to: ............ I request that my audition be waived on the basis of a previous audition in .... (year) and/or current enrolment in a music program: Yes / No (please circle) I am a current student at another University: . Program: . Note: Transfer into a new program must also be applied through UAC.
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SPECIAL REQUESTS FOR THE AUDITION PERIOD
Creative Music Production, Composition and Song Writing applicants must submit a folio of three different works with their application together with a recording of the works (if possible). See next page for more details.
SIGNED.. DATE Please send your application to: Auditions Coordinator The University of Newcastle Corner Auckland and Laman Streets Newcastle NSW 2300 Australia
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FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
School of Drama, Fine Art & Music (incorporating the Conservatorium)
Bachelor of Music Performance Qualities Assessment Information
AUDITION APPLICATION FORM FOR MID YEAR 2012 or 2013 INTAKE
Applicants for admission to tertiary music programs are required to undertake an audition and interview, and aural and theory tests. This assessment together with an ATAR or an equivalent academic score will form the basis for admission to the programs. Audition Performance: Performance applicants are required to perform a minimum of three pieces demonstrating contrasting styles and genres. The choice of styles can include contemporary, classical, early music, jazz, world music, other styles, original compositions and/or an improvisation. A demonstrated expertise across any of the styles performed is expected by the audition panel. Double Instrument Major applicants will be required to undertake an audition for each instrument. Applicants must arrange their own accompaniment. The accompaniment could be for piano, band, guitar, CD backing, etc. A CD playback system, standard band set up (amplifiers, PA, drum kit, playback) will be available in the audition room. Applicants must supply their own guitar leads. Remember you only have 20 minutes for the audition. This includes set up time. It is suggested to keep your set up simple and quick. Composition, Creative Production and Song Writing applicants must submit a portfolio of at least 2 3 creative works (in advance) with the Audition Application Form. Preferably the creative works should display contrasting forms or diversity. For Composition: a chamber, orchestral, vocal or solo work, jazz arrangement, a soundscape recording, multi-track recording exploring texture or timbre (If possible, accompany any scored compositions with a recording). For Creative Production: an audiovisual work, soundscape, creative use of software, an understanding of recording approaches, novel approaches to timbre and sound, etc. For Song Writing: recordings of different approaches to song writing. This could include an arrangement, different styles, different approaches to production, different approaches to words and music. If recordings are not possible, you can perform your songs at the interview. Interview: The interview is conducted at the same time as the audition performance. Applicants may be asked questions regarding their musical background and approach to performance. Applicants are required to undertake a one hour aural comprehension, listening and theory test designed to ascertain musical knowledge and ability. Some parts of the test will be equivalent to the standard of Grade 4 AMEB. Other parts of the test will be focussed on listening, identifying patterns, textures and differentiating between different approaches to recordings. These tests will determine the applicant's skills in: Basic music theory Music notation Listening Rhythmic and pitch perception
Aural/Theory Tests:
The results of these tests will NOT be used in determining your admission to the program. The results are used to indicate your knowledge in these areas and to identify those students who may require a bridging course. CV Applicants should bring their Curriculum Vitae to the audition/interview.
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