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Music: Expression of Interest

If you wish to audition for this program, please ring the school for a application form. Auditions are usually held in May/June. You will be contacted with a possible date for your audition which you would be asked to confirm. At audition students are given a musicality test, are asked to play two pieces in contrasting style on their first instrument and a piece on any other instruments. Students need to bring any relevant references and copies of their reports to audition. Parent/s are expected to attend with their student at audition, if possible. Further information concerning preparation for audition can be obtained by ringing the Music Secretary on 8304 8431.

Dates for 2008 Music Auditions

April 9 Wednesday 7pm Music Information Evening in the Stables

Head of Music to give an overview of the Music Program to prospective families.

May 9 Friday.

Applications close for specialist music program.

May 17 Saturday

Workshop for students applying for the Specialist music program

May 27/28 Tuesday/Wednesday

Auditions for those shortlisted for the specialist music program.

Interstate students are required to submit a video tape of their performance.

International fee paying students who wish to join the Special Interest Music Program are required to contact the International Student Program in the Department Education and Children Service South Australia
Level 9, 13 Grenfell Street, ADELAIDE South Australia 5000
on 61 8 8226 3402.

Step 1 - Application:   Students apply to the Department for Education and Children's Services in South Australia on the prescribed application form. If you wish to write for more information, the address is:

    International Education Services
    Department of Education and Children's Services
    Ground Floor West
    31 Flinders Street
    ADELAIDE
    South Australia 5000
Students must provide, with their application, authorised English translations of the following documents:
  • Instrumental report/references translated into English
  • Level of theoretical knowledge
  • Background of performances, concerts, place of tuition and school background
  • School report indicating the levels of achievement and organisational ability.
Step 2 - Offer of placement: After consideration of applications, successful applicants will be sent an offer of placement in the program.

Step 3 - Payment:   Applicants wishing to take up that offer should then inform the South Australian Department for Education and Children's Services and forward a bank draft (in Australian dollars) made payable to the "South Australian Department for Education and Children's Services".

Step 4 - Confirmation:   When documents have been received and enrolment fees paid, applicants will be advised of the confirmation of a place in a government school. An Acceptance Advice Form will then be issued by the Department for Education and Children's Services to each successful applicant.

Step 5 - Student Visa:   The applicant should complete this Acceptance Advice Form (which is required to obtain a visa) and take it to the Australian High Commission or the Australian Education Centre in the student's home country to obtain the necessary visa. Character references and health clearances are also required when applying for a visa.

Step 6 - Travel arrangements:   Having obtained a visa, students make their own arrangements to travel to Australia. Students should book their air ticket as soon as they receive the Acceptance Advice Form. Students who are accepted to study in South Australian schools will receive a pre-departure kit to help them prepare for their time in South Australia.

Step 7 - Arrival:   Students advise the Department for Educationand Children's Services of their time of arrival in Adelaide, South Australia,and their accommodation needs. A representative of the Department will meet them and take them to their accommodation.

More printed material is available for prospective students.



http://www.marryatvillehs.sa.edu.au/sinterests/dete_music_exprintr.html
Last Revised May 4th 2005
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