ACADEMY
2025 Academy Programs at a glance
Autumn Academy
Tuesday 22nd - Friday 25th April 2025
UWA Conservatorium, Crawley
Registration closing date: 3 March
Registrations still open below for:
- Half-day participants (strings and piano only - read below for details)
- Woodwind quintet participants (please ensure you have been in touch with Sophie first)
Spring Academy - registrations opening May 2025
Tuesday 30th September - Friday 3rd October 2025
Venue TBC
Regional Academy - registrations opening June 2025
Saturday 8th - Sunday 9th November 2025
Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School
What is it?
Four days (metro)/Two days (regional) of chamber music under the guidance of Australia's best chamber musicians.
How does it work?
Students experience tutorials and rehearsals with two small ensembles, chamber orchestra and fun and informative workshops each day. Pieces rehearsed during the week are performed at a Final Concert on the last evening.
Students receive their music 3 to 4 weeks in advance so that they can feel fully prepared for playing in their ensembles.
Students may attend as individuals or with a pre-formed group, however applications must be submitted individually.
Who is it for?
Open to students aged 10 - 17 of the instruments below:
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Violin, viola or cello students who have been playing for at least 2 years
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Piano students at least Grade 6 AMEB (or equivalent) - Metro venues only
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Flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon or french horn students - 2 places available for each instrument - determined by video audition.
Audition procedure:
String and piano participants will be required to submit a video of themselves playing one or two set excerpts and a chosen piece. This assists with placing students in ensembles. Students will be placed in one of two streams according to their level:
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Masters stream - students up to approximately grade 6 level
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Elite stream - students approximately grade 6+ (numbers are limited for this stream)
Students applying for the woodwind quintet places are required to submit a video of themselves playing 1 minute of a chosen piece. From this, selected students will be invited to register for the Academy with a unique code following the closing date. Students applying for the woodwind quintet places can submit their application here.
NB. The organisation of students into streams is dependent on numbers of participants and is at the discretion of the Director.
EXCERPTS
String and piano students are required to record the set excerpts below, plus 1 minute of a piece of their own choice. Videos are due by 3 March
Click on your instrument to download your set excerpt:
Your recordings help us to determine:
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Which stream you will be in (Elite or Masters)
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Which other students are a similar level to you so we can put you together in a group
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The most appropriate level repertoire for you and your ensemble
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Seating in the orchestra
It is important to try and reflect your best playing in these videos.
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Please record the student in VIDEO (phone videos are acceptable) - make sure we can see you!
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You are to make 2 recordings - one of the set excerpt and one of your own choice piece (1 minute).
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Please send your 2 videos to info@wayachamp.com either attached directly or linked to a cloud-based sharing platform (dropbox, google drive etc), or via WhatsApp to 0410708612
Autumn Academy 2025 dates, fees and enrolment options:
Autumn Academy
Tuesday 22 April 9:30am - 4:00pm
Wednesday 23 April 9:30am - 4:00pm
Thursday 24 April 9:30am - 4:00pm
Friday 25 April 9:30am - 4:00pm; Masters Concert 5:00pm / Elite Concert 7:00pm
Venue: UWA Conservatorium of Music
Early bird registration fees
Trio pack (includes discounted registration, t-shirt and bag): $415
Duo pack (includes discounted registration and t-shirt): $405
Basic pack (includes discounted registration): $380
Half-day participation*: $200
Normal registration fees
Trio pack (includes registration, t-shirt and bag): $430
Duo pack (includes registration and t-shirt): $420
Basic pack (includes registration): $395
Half-day participation*: $200
Late registrations incur a $25 surcharge
Check out the scholarships available for this program
Check out our unique t-shirts and bags
Important dates
Scholarship and Bursary applications closing date: 10 February or until all places are filled
Early Bird closing date: 17 February
Excerpts released: 17 February
Final closing date: 3 March
Audition videos due: 3 March
Music allocated: 24 March
Compose! Submissions due: 1 April
*Half-day participation (option available to strings only):
An option for students who have other commitments during the week or do not wish to attend all day. Half-day participants will attend the orchestra and workshop sessions across the 4 days plus perform in the Final Concert. Attendance time for Autumn Academy 2025 Half-day participants is 9:30 - 12pm.
Autumn Academy
Regional Academy dates, fees and enrolment options:
2025 Information coming soon
Regional Academy
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.
Refund and Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be offered to those wishing to withdraw after the audition deadline.
In the event that WAYACHAMP Programs are unable to operate on location due to public health measures, alternative online activities will be in operation. Those no longer wishing to participate will have the opportunity to request a full refund.