ACADEMY
2026 Academy Programs at a glance (more details below)
Autumn Academy 2026
7 - 10 April 2026
UWA Conservatorium
Registrations close 23 Feb
Woodwind quintet students apply here by 16 Feb
String and piano students can register by clicking the link below.
Spring Academy
29 September - 2 October 2026
Venue TBC
Regional Academy
TBC
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 9 - 17 of the instruments below:
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Violin, viola or cello students who are equivalent to AMEB Grade 1 or have been having lessons for at least 2 years
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Piano students equivalent to at least AMEB Grade 6 - metro venues only
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Flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon or French horn students - metro venues only. 1 to 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 a set excerpt and a chosen piece. This assists with placing students in ensembles. Students will be placed in one of two streams according to their age/level:
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Masters stream - students under 13 and/or up to grade 6 level
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Elite stream - students 13 or older and/or grade 6 and above (places in the Elite stream are limited and numbers may vary each Academy)
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
Academy Students are required to record the set excerpts below, plus 1 minute of a piece of their own choice, due by the closing date. (Files will be linked below 2 weeks before the closing date.)
Click on your instrument to download your set excerpt:
Violin excerpts
Viola excerpts
Cello excerpts
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. It is better to play an easier excerpt well, including dynamics, expression and tempos as marked, than a harder excerpt less well.
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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 2026 dates, fees and enrolment options:
Dates and times:
Tuesday 7 April 9:30am - 4:00pm
Wednesday 8 April 9:30am - 4:00pm
Thursday 9 April 9:30am - 4:00pm
Friday 10 April 9:30am - 4:00pm / Final Concert time TBC
Venue:
UWA Conservatorium of Music, Crawley
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: 2 February or until all places are filled
Early Bird closing date: 9 February
Excerpts released: 9 February
Woodwind applications due: 16 February
Final closing date: 23 February
Audition videos due: 23 February
Music allocated: 9 March
Compose! Submissions due: 23 March
*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.
Autumn Academy
Regional Academy dates, fees and enrolment options:
Dates and times:
TBC
Venue:
TBC
Registration fees:
Trio pack (includes registration, t-shirt and bag): $
Duo pack (includes registration and t-shirt): $
Basic pack (includes registration): $
Late registrations incur a $25 surcharge
Check out our unique t-shirts and bags
Important dates
TBC
Regional Academy
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.