2025 Competition
Welcoming solo instrumentalists to Australia's premier music competition for young people, now in it's 34th year!
REGIONAL
for residents of the City of Greater Geelong and environs, 18 years or younger
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In a nutshell... (also see our hints from previous Adjudicators and Finalists)
REGIONAL
Regional Applicants will perform a 6-10 minute live audition consisting of a piece or pieces of the Applicant’s own choice. Finalists will then perform a 6-10 minute program of choice before a Panel of Adjudicators and an audience. This program may be, but is not required to be, the same as that performed for the audition. Concerto movements, excerpts and arrangements of pieces for other instruments are allowed. Remember, winning is a bonus, but competing is the real value.
NATIONAL
National Applicants will submit, via YouTube, an audition video not exceeding 30 minutes. At least 2 of the following periods must be represented in the submission: Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern. Subject to this requirement, the program will consist of works of the Applicant’s own choice. Concerto movements, excerpts and arrangements of pieces for other instruments are allowed.
National Finalists will each present a program of their own choice, not exceeding 30 minutes, in live performance. It is acceptable, but not a requirement, for the content to be the same as that submitted in the audition video. Our Adjudicators will expect that you are well on the way to mastering your instrument, so your performance will be judged not only on technique and musicianship but also on content, presentation and communication. We know you can play well; here is your chance to show us how good you really are!
National Finalists should also note that they may possibly receive an invitation to perform with the Geelong Symphony Orchestra during its concert season.
NATIONAL
for Australian citizens and residents, 17 to 25 years of age
