FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS

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1 FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Arts Domestic Applicants AUDITION APPLICATION FM AND DETAILED INFMATION Intake Date of Auditions Application Due Date Main round auditions for Semester 1, 2016 intake Late round auditions for Semester 1, 2016 intake 30th November 11th December th November 2015 Thursday, 28 January nd January 2016 You will be advised of the date and time of your audition by one or two weeks after the application closing date. If there are particular dates on which you are unavailable, please advise us under Item 6.0 on the application form and provide a valid reason (which will be considered no guarantees). As well as attending an audition, applicants will also undertake an aural and theory test to determine the level of skill prior to commencement. Please complete and submit the form by the closing date indicated above depending on which audition period you wish to apply for. 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 *Your UAC application 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) Wishing you well in your music studies. Program Officer for Tertiary Music Programs Auditions Coordinator Telephone: (02) Telephone: (02) [email protected] Facsimile: (02) Location: Shortland Hub, Callaghan campus [email protected]

2 FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS DOMESTIC APPLICANTS AUDITION APPLICATION FM F SEMESTER 1, 2016 INTAKE 1. PERSONAL DETAILS (all fields compulsory) NAME: ADDRESS: MOBILE NUMBER: ADDRESS: DATE OF BIRTH: UAC NUMBER: 2. PRINCIPAL STUDY SPECIALISATION 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 Music and the Creative Industries 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 style is possible). Applicants for Music in the Creative Industries must include in their interview a presentation on the area of the creative industries that interests them. Please list all the requirements you will need for your audition, interview and/or presentation. This includes recording setup, leads, microphone set up, PowerPoint, etc. The Conservatorium does not supply guitar leads, plectrums, laptop computers.

3 4. INTENDED SPECIALISATION please tick or place an X in the box for your specialisation. You must undertake one of the following. Performance Creative Music Production* Composition and/or Song Writing* Music in the Creative Industries* DOUBLE MAJ: One of the following areas are permitted to be included in a Double Major: composition; creative production; songwriting and music and the creative industries. A separate audition/interview will be required. Please note, we do not offer double majors in two instruments. Composition* Creative Music Production* Song Writing* Music in the Creative Industries* 4. PROGRAM PREFERENCE Please note the following programs for which you have applied for through UAC. Write the number that corresponds with your UAC preferences. You MUST write a number in at least one of the boxes. PROGRAM (UAC COURSE) UAC PREFERENCE Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Music / Bachelor of Arts 5. PROGRAM TRANSFERS AND AUDITION 5a) I am a current music student at The University of Newcastle: Yes No If no, go to 5b. I hope to transfer from: to: 5b) I am a current student at another University: Yes No If no, go to 6. University: Program: Note: Transfer into a new program must also be applied through UAC. 6. SPECIAL REQUESTS F THE AUDITION/INTERVIEW PERIOD Any requests to not attend specific days cannot be guaranteed and must be accompanied by a reason which will be assessed by the Auditions Coordinator.

4 *Creative Music Production, Composition, Song Writing and Music in the Creative Industries applicants must submit a portfolio of 2-3 different works together with a recording of the works (if possible) in advance. You may send your application form by the due date and your portfolio later, as long as it is received one week prior to your audition. Portfolios must be sent by post, not . See next page for more details. SIGNATURE NAME: DATE: Your application can be sent back by: Post Auditions Coordinator University of Newcastle Corner Auckland and Laman Streets Newcastle NSW [email protected] Please write in the subject line: Audition Application Your Name Fax (02)

5 FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS Bachelor of Music Performance Qualities Assessment Information Applicants for admission to tertiary music programs are required to undertake an audition and interview for performance majors, or interview for composition, song writing, creative production and creative industries majors. All applicants are required to do an aural and theory test to ascertain the level of musical theory and knowledge. Your interview and ATAR or an equivalent academic score will form the basis for admission to the programs. The aural and theory test does not determine successful entry; it is used as a guide to your background. Performance Major Auditions 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. You can audition on any number of instruments. Each instrument or specialisation will require a separately scheduled appointment. Applicants must arrange their own accompaniment. The accompaniment could be 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. Electric guitar 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. The Conservatorium can provide a drum kit, piano, amplifiers and a basic PA system. Please advise The Conservatorium of your audition requirements in section 2. Composition and Song writing All applicants must submit a portfolio of at least 2 or 3 creative works (in advance). 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 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. Format: printed scores and (if possible) audio files on a USB or disc. Please send your portfolio by post, not . For further information about what to include in your Composition or Song Writing portfolio contact: [email protected] or

6 Creative Production All applicants must submit a portfolio of at least 2 or 3 creative works (in advance). Examples: an audio visual work, soundscape, creative use of software, an understanding of recording approaches, novel approaches to timbre and sound, etc. Please send your portfolio by post, not . For further information about what to include in your Creative Production portfolio contact: [email protected] or Music in the Creative Industries This principal study major provides the opportunity for students to study the entrepreneurial, managerial, marketing, promotional and organisational aspects of music and the creative industries. The following lists some examples applicants may wish to bring to the interview: Folio of projects they have managed Marketing examples Examples of previously managed creative projects Why they want to creative industries Appropriate software experience such Photoshop, Work experience Resume Concert management experience For further information about what to include in your Creative Industries portfolio contact: [email protected] or Interview: Aural/Theory Tests: All applicants are interviewed. For performance applicants the interview is conducted at the same time as the audition performance. Applicants may be asked questions regarding their musical background, approach to performance, what they want to do with a music degree and what they know about the music degree at Newcastle. 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. 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 be required to start the course with enrolment in the Music Proficiency course. Basic music theory Music notation Listening Rhythmic and pitch perception CV Applicants should bring their resume to the audition/interview.