• Music professionals from across the world recognize and nominate talented young musicians.
• Nominated and self-nominating performers are invited to apply individually for selection.
• Applicants submit a complete application and audition recording. All Students are required to submit the contact information for a teacher reference as part of the application process.
• All applications are reviewed by the Series’ expert Board of music professionals for final selection.
• Each applicant receives a notification email to all address(es) listed on their application by the end of October. This email will specify the student’s application results: Finalist (selected to perform), First Runner-up (waitlisted), or Deferred (not accepted and not waitlisted).

 

The Young Adult Honors Performance Series application requirements are as follows. Please see the application page for additional details.

• Online application form and deposit
• Teacher reference
• A performer biography
• A three- to five-minute audition recording

Applicants for the Young Adult Series are required to submit all application materials online. Applications will not be considered until all required pieces are received. If an applicant fails to submit required portions, their deposit is forfeited.

 

Parents, family members, and friends are welcome to join their Finalist by either purchasing one of our Family Programs or by purchasing individual tickets to the performance. This is a wonderful experience to share with family and friends.

Information on Family Program options will be provided to Finalists once accepted and posted on this website. Additionally, information on how to purchase tickets to the performance will be provided to Finalists. Other than individual tickets to the Sydney Opera House performance, all hotels, activities, touring, and events are available only as a part of the Family Program and cannot be purchased individually.

 

 
The safety and security of our student performers is our highest priority, and the Series has implemented a number of safety measures to ensure all participants are well supported and protected:

• Program staff experienced and trained in working with young adults
• Accommodations in a highly rated Sydney hotel
• All rehearsal costs, including equipment and sheet music
• All production cost and services for the Sydney Opera House performance
• All fees for shown activities—including sightseeing, celebration, and other activities
• Transportation for all activities during the program (arrival and departure transportation—flights, trains, etc.—to and from the Series hotel are the responsibility of participants)
• Exposure to and learning from a world-class conductor for the program duration
• Guides for activities outside the hotel (if desired) and program staff to assist participants in Sydney
• Five nights' lodging in a highly rated, centrally located hotel with staff onsite to ensure a good stay
• Staff available 24 hours to support participants
• Doctors on Call arrangement for U.S.-based medical support while on the program
• Extensive participant insurance while on the program

Additionally, selected participants are expected to act with utmost professionalism and maturity throughout the program. Finalists found to have violated the Series' behavior guidelines (as outlined in the Performer Code of Conduct signed by all participants) will be dismissed without a refund.

 

The Honors Performance Series provides a hassle-free experience, so selected student performers can focus on their main reason for being in Sydney—performing at their very best at Sydney Opera House. The Series tentatively includes:

• All rehearsal costs, including equipment and sheet music
• All production cost and services for the Sydney Opera House performance
• All fees for shown activities, including sightseeing, celebration, and other activities
• Transportation for all activities during the program (arrival and departure transportation—flights, trains, etc.—to and from the Series hotel is the participant's responsibility)
• Exposure to and learning from a world-class conductor for the program duration
• Guides for activities outside the hotel (if desired) and program staff to assist participants in Sydney
• Five nights lodging in a highly rated, centrally located hotel with on-site staff
• Staff available 24 hours to handle any unexpected circumstances
• 24-hour access to Doctors on Call, our U.S.-based medical support through The George Washington University Hospital, during the program
• Extensive traveler insurance while on the program

Transportation to and from Sydney and meals are not included in the program; additional information about the option to participate in a group flight will be distributed to Finalists after acceptance. A set payment plan and scholarships are available.