Performance degrees and Improvisation program = audition required
To apply for a course at the Conservatorium you should:
Please ensure you follow the audition requirements for your specialisation, including portfolio instructions.
On the day of your live audition, you should arrive about 30 minutes earlier to sign-in and warm-up. If you are being interviewed, about 15 minutes earlier is sufficient.
Please also bring your current photo identification such as a proof of age or photo card, school card or passport.
Ideally, you will attend your audition or interview at the Conservatorium. Under certain circumstances you may submit a recording or undertake a video conference interview if you are unable to see us in person. Please indicate your preference in your audition registration.
Yes. If you are auditioning in an instrument or voice, you need to have an accompanist in your audition. If for some reason you cannot arrange one, please contact one of our recommended accompanists (105KB/PDF).
If you are applying for our Jazz program, you will perform with staff from our Jazz division.
A non-refundable fee of US$50 is charged for each registered audition.
Semester 1 application
Semester 2 application (international students only)
You choose the round to participate in.
Please make sure you register your audition and/or interview before the closing date. If you are unable to attend in person, you may submit a video audition. If being interviewed, a Skype interview will be arranged.
Check the specific audition or portfolio requirements to ensure you are fully prepared for your audition or interview.
Current University of Sydney students wanting to change courses, you must register an audition/interview and make a Sydney Student application. Please refer to the website for more information.
Semester 1 application (all coursework degrees)
Semester 2 application (Graduate Diploma in Music and Master of Music Studies (Performance) only).
You choose the round to participate in.
Please make sure you register your audition before the closing date. If you are unable to attend in person, you may submit a video audition.
Check the specific audition requirements to ensure you are fully prepared.
The academic year for Higher Degree by Research candidates comprises of four research periods:
Session name | Start | Census date | End |
---|---|---|---|
Research period 1 | January | 31 January | February |
Research period 2 | March | 31 March | June |
Research period 3 | July | 31 August | September |
Research period 4 | October | 31 October | December |
Apply directly to the University of Sydney from here.
*Conditional offers are subject to meeting the ATAR and audition requirement. To be eligible, you must audition in the main round and make a UAC application. Audition registrations close 11.59pm 1 September 2019.
Performance degrees and Improvisation program = audition required
All other degrees and programs = portfolio submission and interview