Certificates and Diplomas »

Programs offered by the Conservatorium at the VET level are nationally recognised Australian Quality Framework (AQF) Qualifications.

• Certificate III in Music
  • Classical (including Composition)
  • Jazz

• Certificate IV in Music
  • Aboriginal Studies
  • Classical (including Composition)
  • Jazz
  • Music Technology

• Diploma of Music
  • Classical (including Composition)
  • Jazz
  • Sound Engineering

Undergraduate Degree »

Application forms / How to Apply »

All applicants must apply for admission and an audition

• Apply for Admission
  • Domestic* applicants apply through SATAC
  • International applicants will need to refer to the International Students website for an application form

• Apply for an Audition/Interview
  Completed audition/interview application forms should be submitted to the Elder Conservatorium
  
  • Audition/Interview Application form 
  • If filling in the form on screen, please type your full name in lieu of signature
  • Send in your application form via post or email (preferred): auditions.music@adelaide.edu.au
  • To apply for an Honours program, fill out the Honours Application Form and submit to the Elder Conservatorium. You don't need to make a SATAC application.

*Domestic applicants are those who were born in Australia or have citizenship or have permanent residency or are currently studying a full-time year 12 program in Australia

Auditioning »

Link to: Audition Requirements

Final offers are subject to satisfactory academic achievement and audition and Aural/Theory test outcomes. Quotas may be imposed in each area of study and if you have multiple specialisations, you may audition in each of them to ensure consideration in more than one quota group.

The audition process involves a performance/interview/portfolio with an audition panel, and an aural/theory test. The audition aims to assess the skills of each applicant and their potiential for future studies.

Aural/Theory Test »

Download: Sample Aural/Theory Test

This test is an integral part of the audition process which all applicants are required to complete, not including applicants for the Diploma of Music (Sound Engineering). International applicants who are auditioning via recordings may be excused from the aural/theory test, as will any student auditioning for re-admission after a leave of absence, or applicants for the Diploma of Instrumental Music. 

The aural/theory test score is used in the selection process as a tie-breaker when needed and provides us with an indicator of your current level in both areas.

Any new applicants must provide a description of their theoretical background and copies of any recent certificates with their audition application.

Test sessions will be scheduled at 12 noon on each day during the audition periods. Applicants may attend any session - booking is not necessary.  Please bring a pen and photo ID.

The aural/theory test aims to assess the applicant's general level of musicianship, which involves the ability to identify and recognise musical concepts within aural, written and theoretical contexts. The test comprises:

• aural questions covering rhythm, tonality, melody and harmony
• score interpretation questions about a given short piano extract
• theoretical questions such as keys, major and minor scales, intervals and chords

The test is similar in content to the SACE Stage 2 Musicianship exam (Theory, Aural Recognition, and Musical Techniques section). Past SSABSA Musicianship exam papers are available at: http://www.sace.sa.edu.au/subjects/stage-2/arts/musicianship 

Key Application Dates »

Closing dates for audition applications:

• Main round: Friday, 9th September 2011
  Late applications cannot be accepted for this round
• December late round auditions: Tuesday, 15th November 2011
• February 2012 final round auditions: applications will close on Friday, 13th January 2012 for specialisations where there are places still available. There are not likely to be any auditions for Jazz specialisations. Full details will be available on the website closer to that time.
• Melbourne Auditions will be held on September 26th and 27th (venue, tba)
• Sydney Auditions will be held on September 28th (venue, tba)

Please note: applications for auditions in Melbourne or Sydney will still be subject to the closing dates identified above.

Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged via email within two weeks of the closing date, or of receipt of application if lodged after that time.