Audition Application

in consultation with the Director of MusicImportant Dates:

12th August 2024: Online Audition Application form opened (we are now accepting membership applications for 2025)

2nd September 2024: GCYO will publish Audition Excerpts, download here from GCYO website

7th October 2024: Audition Video upload window will open (Detailed information on how to do upload a video audition can be found here)

21st October 2024: Audition Application form closes (we will not accept any more membership applications for 2025 entry from this date)

8th November 2024: Audition Video upload window will close.

10th November 2024: A panel of independent assessors commences evaluation of all video auditions received.

9th December 2024: Notification to applications of results. *String players are offered a “Position” within the section and seating orders will be arranged and rotated by the Conductor.

19th January 2025: Full payment must be received (discounts apply before this date)

Audition Application

"*" indicates required fields

Applicant Name*

First (Known As) Family Name

Date of Birth*

Please upload a photo (headshot):*

Accepted file types: jpg, png, heic, heif, avif, Max. file size: 10 MB.

School/ ID/ Passport photos are also accepted.

School attending:*

Home Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 Suburb State Post Code

Applicant's Phone Number (if none, enter Parent's Phone Number):*

Applicant's Email (if none, enter Parent's Email):*

Enter Email Confirm Email

Name of Parent/ Carer:*

Given Name Surname (Family Name)

Parent's Phone*

Parent's Email*

Enter Email Confirm Email

Instruments and Groups

Youth Symphony -AMEB gr 6+
GCYO2 - AMEB gr 4+
> Instruments: Flute, Piccolo, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Bass Trombone, Tuba, Piano, Percussion, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass.

Chamber Orchestra
AMEB gr 2 to 6
>Instruments: Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass.

String Orchestra
AMEB Preliminary to Grade 2
> Instruments: Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass.

Big Band - AMEB gr 5+
Big Band 2 - AMEB gr 3+
> Instruments: Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Bass, Guitar, Drums and Percussion.

Select Instrument (for Additional Instruments, please fill in a Separate Form)*

How many years have you been learning your instrument?*

Approximate Standard:*

How many Groups will you be Auditioning with your Instrument?*

One Group (Orchestra OR Band): Audition Fee $40

Two Groups (Orchestra AND Band): Audition Fee $80

Select Group (Orchestra)*

Select Group (Band)*

If you are unsuccessful for your group preference, do you wish to be considered for another group?*

Yes, I'd like to be considered for another group (depending on vacancy)

No, I do not wish to be considered for another group.

Do you have Siblings also auditioning for entry?

If so, enter Name(s) and Group(s)

Instrumental Teacher's Name*

First Last

Instrumental Teacher's Phone:*

Instrumental Teacher's Email:*

Payment

Please note that PAYMENT must be received upon application in order for your audition video to be assesed.

I am paying for:*

1 x Audition at $40 (Orchestra OR Band)

2 x Auditions at $80 (Orchestra AND Band)

Credit Card*

Card Details

Cardholder Name

Consent

GCYO uses newsletters, articles in newspapers, brochures, websites and other electronic media to publicize to our members and the wider community. We also collate the information in this application for the sole purpose of managing our groups. Please confirm your permission for GCYO to use your photo /or video as specified. In addition, GCYO commits to encouraging a safe, supportive, welcoming, respectful and productive environment for all. To this end, GCYO asks all members to uphold the GCYO Code of Conduct, values, policy and procedures detailed at www.gcyo.com.au Please review the Policies indicated and confirm your willingness to accept these as a condition of your Membership.

Media Consent*

By submitting this application, I agree that images of myself/ my child/ ward may be used as described above, and I can opt out at any time by contacting: enquiry@gcyo.com.au

Code of Conduct*

By submitting this application, I agree to uphold GCYO Code of Conduct.