Our Vision - Why join Murrumba Music Academy?
High Performance Music boasts a proud tradition of outstanding music education. It provides talented and dedicated young musicians with opportunities to enhance their musical potential as performers, composers and musicologists.
The 4-year program links with the instrumental music program to develop students' overall musicianship. This holistic approach fosters critical, higher order thinking skills applicable to all areas of life. We strive to provide our students with opportunities which extend beyond the classroom walls to produce authentic, real-world experiences. Partnerships are key to the success of our program and enable students to learn from industry professionals while developing students' musical style, confidence and communication.
This program is designed for students who are currently learning an instrument either at school or privately, or have a particular flair for vocals and singing. The Academy will provide opportunities for extension work for students in collaboration with renowned musicians and talented teaching staff.
2025 Auditions: Term 3 – Weeks 3 & 4. Please contact our admin to make appointments.
Audition Requirements:
- 1 x prepared piece of repertoire (your choice of music to showcase ability)
- 2 x prepared Scales:
Flute, Oboe, Bassoon: Bb major, F major
Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax: C major, G major
Alto Sax, Baritone Sax: G major, D major
Horn: C Major, Bb major
Trumpet: C major, D major
Trombone, Baritone, Euphonium, Tube Eb/Bb: Bb Major, C major
Percussion – Mallets: Bb major, F major
Bass Guitar: Bb Major, C major
Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass: G major, D major
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Sight reading (6 bars unseen)
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Test (listening skills)
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Interview
Auditions are expected to last no longer than 15 minutes per student.
Successful entry is determined by:
- A review of submitted application form
- Report cards
- Behaviour and effort reports
- Instrumental skills showcased at audition
- Interview questions
Fees: Course fees apply for the Music Academy. Please refer to the Fees Matrix on the College website.