UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS AUDITION APPLICATION

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Music and Performing Arts at the University of Newcastle

Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts [40309] or Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts/Bachelor of Arts [40311]

Thank you for choosing to audition to study music/performing arts at the University of Newcastle. Your audition is an opportunity to show us your talent and to help us determine the pathways available to you.

SECTION ONE – Applicant Details

Name

First Name Last Name

Postal Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

Suburb State / Province

Postal Code

Email Address

example@example.com

Date of Birth

Mobile Phone

SECTION TWO – Application Preferences

Application dates for Semester 2 - 2022 entry

Video auditions accepted until Thursday 30th June
Domestic Applicants must list the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts or Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts/ Bachelor of Arts as a UAC preference before midnight 26 June 2022 in order to be considered for Semester 2 2022 admission. For Semester 2 2022, the University of Newcastle will be making offers to Domestic applicants through UAC from 23 May 2022 - 07 July 2022.
International Applicants must apply through International Admissions before 26 June 2022 in order to be considered for Semester 2 2022 admission.

Application dates for Semester 1 - 2023 entry

Video auditions accepted until Thursday 9 February 2023
- First Round Thursday 4 August – Friday 14 October 2022
- Early Round Saturday 15 October – Friday 4 November 2022
- Main Round Friday 4 November – Wednesday 18 January 2023
Domestic Applicants must list the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts or Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts/ Bachelor of Arts as a UAC preference before midnight 29 January 2023 in order to be considered for Semester 1 2023 admission. For Semester 1 2023, the University of Newcastle will be making offers to Domestic applicants through UAC from August Round 1 (11 August 2022) through until February Round 2 (16 February 2023).
International Applicants must apply through International Admissions before 29 January 2023 in order to be considered for Semester 1 2023 admission.

Term of Commencement

UAC/International Admission Application Number*

* Domestic admission applications must be made through UAC. Further details available from www.uac.edu.au . International admission applications must be made through UON. Further details available from www.newcastle.edu.au/international/study-with-us/how-to-apply. All other applicants put N/A in this section.

Please indicate (number) your preferences below:

Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts (40309)

Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts/Bachelor of Arts (40311)

SECTION THREE – Majors

Below are 9 pathways that can be taken when studying Music/Performing Arts at the University of Newcastle. Please choose one from the list that interests you the most.

Please note - selecting majors on this application provides an indication of your study interests and is not a formal acceptance of your study pathway/major, this occurs after an official University of Newcastle offer into the program occurs.

B Music and Performing Arts [40309]

1 Single Major

Performance Songwriting and Production Performing Arts

2 Double Major Pathway B - Double Major

Songwriting and Production + Performance Songwriting and Production + Performing Arts Performance + Performing Arts

3 Double Major Pathway C - One Music and Performing Arts Major + One SOCI Major

Performance + Media Arts Production Songwriting and Production + Animation and Interaction Performing Arts + Creative Arts

B Music and Performing Arts/B Arts [40311]

1 Single Major

Performance Songwriting and Production Performing Arts

SECTION FOUR – Previous Studies

Have you undertaken, or are currently undertaking, any formal courses in music/performing arts?

Please include results/outcomes (if known)

AMEB/Trinity/ABRSM

HSC/TAFE Specify Course

Other courses

Are you a current UON tertiary student? (Specify student number and current program)

If you are applying for credit for studies previously completed, please submit a separate online credit application.

SECTION FIVE – Written Statement

The written statement requires you to provide responses to five questions in your own words (approximately 200-250 words each). Please relate each statement to your personal experiences and opinions about music and/or performing arts. The statement helps us learn more about you and your love of music as well as your written communication skills.

Please take time to review your statements and use correct spelling, punctuation and sentence structure.

Question 1 - Describe two of your music/performing arts experiences to date (e.g. performing, composing, production, etc) and talk about what you learned from them. This can include work produced in the workplace, at school, at university, at home, or for leisure. *

Question 2 - Describe how an experience in your life has influenced your creative development. *

Question 3 - Name a piece of creative work that you enjoy and explain why you enjoy it. You may like to discuss instrumentation, textures, mood, rhythmic drive, lyrics, etc, if applicable. *

Question 4 - If you had no limitations, explain what you would ideally like to be doing in your future career? *

Question 5 - What do you think are qualities of being successful in the creative arts? (You may include non-creative arts based skills as well) *

How will you audition?*

Individual/Solo Audition Audition with Accompaniment

* Individual audition refers to auditioning on your own using and instrument, (e.g. piano, backing track)

Audition with Accompaniment refers to an individual auditioning with additional support from other musicians/instruments (e.g. as part of an ensemble) – please supply name(s) of the other musician(s) on the audition submission with you under *Special Requirements.

*Special Requirements (Accompaniment Details)

SECTION SIX – Declaration

I declare that I intend to audition for either the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts [40309] or Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts/Bachelor of Arts [40311] at the University of Newcastle. The above information is true and correct. Any material I upload is a valid representation of me.

In conjunction with the University of Newcastle Music and Performing Arts Audition Application, I understand that I also need to submit an application through one of the categories listed below:

DOMESTIC APPLICANTS

New Domestic Applicant – Admission applications must firstly be made through UAC. Further details available from Universities Admissions Centre
Current UON Domestic Student can apply direct to the University. Apply for - Domestic Degree Transfer
University of Newcastle Enabling program (Yapug, Open Foundation or Newstep) can apply direct to the University. There is no cost to submit this application. Current Enabling Students - Apply for direct admission

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

New International Applicant – Admission applications must firstly be made through International Admissions. Further details available from UON International Admissions
Current UON International Student can apply direct to the University. Apply for - International Degree Transfer
International Foundation Pathway Applicant – apply through the University of Newcastle College of International Education

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Date

Please click on the link below and submit a summary of your musical achievements to date. A short Creative Portfolio no more than two pages in a single document (PDF file or DOCX file) is sufficient.

There is no need to upload copies of certificates etc.

Your Creative Portfolio could include ensembles you have been a part of, lessons you have undertaken and performances you have been involved in.

If you have an up-to-date web profile you may prefer to include a URL in the comments field instead of uploading a document.

Please upload your Creative Portfolio here

Browse Files

if portfolio is a link to a site, please add to links below

Please provide a link to your pre-recorded video(s) hosted on an external server (YouTube, DropBox etc). Videos should be concise and not contain significant editing ("top and tailing" is permitted, but the performance should be a single take).

The video audition requirements are the same as face-to-face auditions and should demonstrate you performing two contrasting pieces of music. You should also include a short verbal statement introducing yourself and indicating what you are playing.

The quality of the audio and video should be sufficient to adequately hear what you are playing and see you. A mobile phone, tablet, etc may be used for recording but the video should not exceed 720p 25fps (maximum). Please ensure you record in a quiet environment in sufficient light with the camera mounted in a static location.

Video Link/s *

Thank you for completing the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts [40309] or Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts/Bachelor of Arts [40311] application.

Please ensure on submission of this form you have:

- Completed all five (5) long answer questions
- Submitted your Creative CV/Portfolio