UON MUSIC AUDITION APPLICATION

UON MUSIC AUDITION APPLICATION

Bachelor of Music [40206] or Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Music [40207]

Congratulations on choosing to audition to study music 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

Term of Commencement

Semester 1 2021 Semester 2 2021 Semester 1 2022

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

Please indicate (number) your preferences below:

Bachelor of Music

Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Arts

SECTION THREE – Music Majors

Below are 7 pathways that can be taken when studying Music at the University of Newcastle. Please choose one from the list that interests you the most.

B Music [40206]

1 Single Major

Performance; or Songwriting and Production.

2 Double Major Pathway B - Double Music Major

Songwriting and Production AND Performance.

3 Double Major Pathway C - One Music Major and One SOCI Major

Performance AND Media Production; or Songwriting and Production AND Animation

B Music/B Arts [40207]

1 Music Major

Performance; or Songwriting and Production.

SECTION FOUR – Previous Studies

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

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. 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 experiences to date (e.g. performing, composing, production, etc) and talk about what you learned from them.

Question 2 - Describe how an experience in your life has influenced your development as a musician.

Question 3 - Name a piece of music you enjoy and explain why you enjoy it. You may like to discuss instrumentation, textures, mood, rhythmic drive, lyrics, etc, if applicable.Question 1 Describe two of your music experiences to date (e.g. performing, composing, production, etc) and talk about what you learned from them.

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

Question 5 - What do you think are the qualities of a successful musician? (You may include non-musical skills as well.)

SECTION SIX – Audition and Interview

Auditions and interviews may be undertaken by video upload and video conference. Face to face auditions for 2021 will be replaced with live ZOOM video conference auditions.

Audition Method

Video upload (final submission date 5 February 2021) Live ZOOM Audition

If choosing a Live ZOOM Audition Please select available date

Early Round Monday 26 October 2020 - Tuesday 27 October 2020 Main Round Monday 30 November – Wednesday 2 December 2020

How will you audition?*

Individual Audition Group Audition

Special Requirements

(Please specify any special technical requirements you may require during the Audition and/or Interview)

* Individual audition refers to auditioning on your own, either solo or with accompaniment (e.g. piano, band, backing track Group audition refers to two or more people auditioning at the same time (e.g. as part of an ensemble) – please supply name(s) of the other musician(s) auditioning with you under Special Requirements. Individual audition applications must be submitted for each applicant.

SECTION SIX – Declaration

Auditions may be undertaken by video upload. Face to face auditions for 2021 will be replaced with live ZOOM video conference auditions.

I declare that I intend to audition for either the Bachelor of Music [40206] or Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Music [40207] 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 UON Music Audition Application, I understand that I also need to submit an application through one of the categories listed below:

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
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

Name/Signature

Clear

Date

Please click on the link below and submit a summary of your musical achievements to date. A short Curriculum Vitae (musical resume) 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 CV 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.

Browse Files

Please upload your CV here

If you selected to audition via pre-recorded video please provide a URL to video(s) hosted on an external server. 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

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