Applications for NZSSSO 2024 ARE NOW CLOSED. PLEASE CONTACT US WITH ANY ENQUIRIES.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR 2024 – PLEASE READ EVERYTHING!
- APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR NZSSSO 2024. PLEASE CONTACT US WITH ANY ENQUIRIES.
The Audition Process
- Prepare a short solo piece that demonstrates your stated playing ability. You can perform with or without accompaniment.
- Download and prepare the orchestral excerpts for your instrument(s) (link here), following any instructions given.
- Record both the short solo and your orchestral excerpts as your audition video and then upload to YouTube following these instructions;
- Go to www.youtube.com
- Sign in or create an account
- Click Upload
- Set privacy setting to ‘unlisted’ (this is very important)
- Upload your audition clip. You will need to copy the video URL (link) and enter it into the application form.
- Fill in and submit the 2024 application form, copying and pasting the video URL (link) into the application form under ‘Recording link’. Make sure that you receive an acknowledgement copy of your answers via email when you submit the form – please contact us if you don’t.
- Email Georgina Rees-Stevenson grsclarinet@gmail.com only if you encounter any problems with the above.
- Remember your school music department may be able to assist with recording if necessary.
- You will NOT be able to finally submit the application form before you have your audition recorded and ready.
- Pay the audition fee of $10 to 03-1705-0080332-000 – please use applicant’s full name and instrument as reference.