Watch this space for 2027 competition information
Welcoming solo instrumentalists to Australia's premier music competition for young people, now in it's 36th year
REGIONAL for residents of the City of Greater Geelong and environs, currently 18 or under and enrolled in Years 7 to 12
Please note: Applications are capped at 30 entries
NATIONAL for Australian citizens 17 to 25 years of age
In a nutshell
(also see our hints from previous Adjudicators and Finalists)
REGIONAL
Regional applicants perform a 6 minute live audition of a piece or pieces of their own choice. Chosen finalists will then perform a 6 to10 minute program of their choice before adjudicators and audience. It 's okay (but not a requirement) to play the same pieces. Concerto movements, excerpts and arrangements of pieces for other instruments are allowed. Finalists are required to engage their own accompanist. All performances must be live.
NATIONAL
National applicants submit a YouTube audition video not exceeding 30 minutes, music of your own choice. At least 2 of the following periods must be represented in the submission: Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern. Concerto movements, excerpts and arrangements of pieces for other instruments are allowed.
Eight chosen finalists will present a program of their own choice, not exceeding 30 minutes, in live performance. Again, It 's okay (but not a requirement) to play the same pieces. Adjudicators will expect that you are well on the way to mastering your instrument, so your performance will be judged not only on technique but also on content, presentation and communication. Finalists are required to engage their own accompanist. All performances must be live.
National Winner Scholarship Agreement
Audition submission YouTube help
National Finalists should note they may receive an invitation to perform with the Geelong Symphony Orchestra during their concert season the following year.