Providing outstanding instrumentalists with a vital final bridge into the industry, the MSO Academy is a paid, 6-month* program best suited to post-graduate musicians embarking on a career as professional players.
- Entry by audition
- 6-month long pilot year program includes a stipend of AUD$20,000
- Guaranteed 20+ mainstage calls + chamber music, Learning & Engagement and digital projects
- Mentorship with established MSO Musicians
- Additional training
*MSO Academy 2022 pilot year
The MSO Academy is supported by Platinum Patron and MSO Co-Deputy Chair, Di Jameson.
Eligibility
The MSO Academy 2022 pilot program is open to Australian and New Zealand residents on the following instruments: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba*, percussion*, violin, viola, cello, double-bass and harp*.
There is no age limit for applicants, though the opportunity is best suited to candidates just embarking on their careers as postgraduates and under the age of 35.
*Program content for tuba, percussion and harp will be by agreement on a case by case basis.
Entry requirements
Expressions of Interest are now closed for the MSO Academy 2022 pilot program.
Entry to the program is via a two-step application and audition process. There is a strict minimum playing standard and no minimum intake. Only those applicants of suitable playing standard will be considered for a place in the program.
First Round – closed
- Written application (CV and cover letter)
- Recorded audition
Second Round – closed
- Live audition
- Interview
Both rounds are assessed by a panel of MSO Musicians and MSO Academy committee members.
For further information, please email the MSO Academy administration team on lei@mso.com.au.
