HIGH SCHOOL | SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
Selection Process
Student applications are reviewed by our expert Selection Board, comprised of notable music professionals, for selection into the Honors Ensembles.
Selection of Finalists
Selected Finalists receive the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work with and learn from renowned conductors as they prepare for and perform at one of the world’s most recognized and revered performance institutions—Sydney Opera House.
In most cases, qualified students are invited to apply after having been nominated by a music teacher familiar with their accomplishments. Given that not all directors are aware of the opportunity to nominate, students who haven't received a teacher nomination may still apply and are required to submit the contact information for a teacher reference as part of the application process.
Application Requirements
To be considered for selection to the 2024/2025 Honors Performance Series, a student must be in US grades 9-12 (or equivalent international study level) during the 2024-2025 school year and submit a completed application, which includes:
- Online application form and deposit
- Teacher reference
- A performer biography
- A three- to five-minute audition recording
Students who submit their application form and deposit before May 22, 2024, will receive $50 off the program tuition!
Instruments and Voice Parts
The 2023 High School Honors Performance Series at Sydney Opera House is planned to feature an Honors Choir and two Honors Instrumental Ensembles. The Honors Choir is planned to include sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses. The format of the Honors Instrumental Ensembles will be determined once all applications have been received and reviewed. All orchestral instruments are invited to apply, especially bassoons, cellos, clarinets (including Bb, Eb, and bass), string basses, euphoniums, flutes, French horns, harps, oboes, percussion, pianos, saxophones (including alto, tenor, and baritone), trombones, tubas, violas, and violins. Should an applicant apply for a part that is not needed, their full application deposit will be refunded.
Accepted Finalists are assigned to an ensemble based upon the recommendation of our Selection Board to satisfy balance requirements for each ensemble, as well as to maintain an equally high level of musicality for all ensembles. The Series cannot guarantee that, if accepted, applicants will be placed into a specific ensemble.
Evaluation Process and Selection of Finalists
Katelyn
Finalist
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