Auditions & Applications

Click here to download a Gondwana Choirs 2011 Audition and Information Pack

Click here to download a Gondwana Choirs 2011 Application form

Gondwana Choirs membership is based on an annual application and audition process and is open to young singers aged 10 – 25 from across Australia.

All applications will be granted an audition. We recognise that everyone has musical strengths in different areas. The audition gives applicants a chance to demonstrate their singing ability and other musical skills. A high standard of aural and sight-singing ability is expected for entry into Gondwana Chorale or Gondwana Voices. 

How to apply

Complete the application form and attach a recent passport photo of yourself.

On ONE separate A4 piece of paper please outline your previous choral & instrumental experience including instrument(s) played and AMEB grade(s) or approximate levels as well as AMEB musicianship or theory grade (or approximate level)

Obtain a written recommendation from someone qualified to comment on your choral and musical ability (e.g. current music teacher, school Principal, university music lecturer or choir conductor but not a family member). Referees preparing more than one reference are invited to write a joint reference with a paragraph on each applicant.

Pay the non-refundable application fee of $40 (GST not applicable) by cheque or Australia Post money order (payable to Gondwana Choirs).

Send all the above documents to: Gondwana Choirs Auditions, Pier 4 Hickson Road, Millers Point NSW, 2000. All applications must be received no later than Friday 20 August 2010

Please indicate on your application form if you are applying for an audiovisual audition.

Audition process

Sing one song (preferably by an Australian composer) from memory. This song may be performed with or without live accompaniment (if required applicants need to provide their own accompanist. CD / cassette accompaniment is not permitted).

Take an aural test including melodic memory, part-singing and sight-singing.

Please note that auditions for the Gondwana Chamber Orchestra take place during National Choral School.

Audition practice materials will be made available. Check back here after the closing date of Friday 20 August 2010!

Audition schedule for 2011

Face-to-face auditions will be held in August – October 2010. Applicants will be notified by mail of the exact date, time and venue of their audition.

Cairns†	Wed 18 Aug
Perth	Sat 4 Sept
Darwin	Sat 11 Sept
Adelaide	Mon 13 Sept
Armidale	Sat 25 Sept
Toowoomba	Sun 3 Oct
Melbourne	Sun 10 Oct
Hobart	Mon 11 Oct
Brisbane	Wed 13 Oct
Rockhampton	Thurs 14 Oct
Sydney*	Sun 17 Oct
Sydney**	Sat 23 Oct

 † Cairns applications close Fri 13 Aug 2010
*for current Sydney Children’s Choir choristers
** for all other Sydney applicants

Applicants from isolated/remote areas

If you live more than 200kms from any of the audition centres, you may submit an audio visual audition. Information explaining how to submit your audition will be sent to you. Please note that audiovisual auditions on VHS will not be accepted.

Please indicate on your application form if you wish to submit an audiovisual audition.

Financial assistance

Gondwana Choirs aims to make its programs accessible to all young people across Australia. Bursaries are available to assist singers, conductors and families with participation fees and travel costs where possible.

Please indicate on your application form if you would like to be considered for financial assistance. 

NB Gondwana Choirs reserves the right to change program details without notice.