ACADEMY
2025 Academy Programs at a glance
Autumn Academy
Tuesday 22nd - Friday 25th April 2025
UWA Conservatorium, Crawley
This event has now passed
Spring Academy - registrations OPEN
Tuesday 30th September - Friday 3rd October 2025
Methodist Ladies College, Claremont/UWA Conservatorium
String and piano players - register at the button below
Woodwind quintet players (flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, French horn) - as places for these instruments are limited, please fill in the application form at the link below. A video audition is required. You will be notified of the outcome after the closing date of 11 August.
Woodwind Quintet Application Form
Regional Academy - registrations open at the button below
Saturday 8th - Sunday 9th November 2025
Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School
Strings only (violin, viola, cello)
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 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 - 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 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. Excerpts for Spring Academy will be released on 28 July.
Click on your instrument to download your set excerpt:
Violin excerpts
Viola excerpts
Cello excerpts
Piano 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.
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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
Spring Academy 2025 dates, fees and enrolment options:
Dates and times:
Tuesday 30 September 9:30am - 4:00pm
Wednesday 1 October 9:30am - 4:00pm
Thursday 2 October 9:30am - 4:00pm
Friday 3 October 9:30am - 4:00pm / Final Concert 6:30pm (TBC)
Venue:
Daily attendance: Methodist Ladies College, Claremont
Final Concert: Callaway Auditorium, 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
Check out the 2025 Commission, composed by Iain Grandage, which will be premiered at this event
Important dates
Scholarship and Bursary applications closing date: 21 July or until all places are filled
Early Bird closing date: 28 July
Excerpts released: 28 July
Woodwind applications due: 11 August
Final closing date: 11 August
Audition videos due: 11 August
Music allocated: 1 September
Compose! Submissions due: 15 September
*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 Spring Academy 2025 Half-day participants is 9:30 - 12pm for ages 13+ and 12:45 - 4pm for ages 9-13.
String and piano students register at the link below:
Spring Academy
Regional Academy dates, fees and enrolment options:
Dates and times:
Saturday 8 November 9:30am - 3:30pm
Sunday 9 November 9:30am - 3:00pm
Final Concert 3:30pm
Venue:
Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School
Registration fees:
Trio pack (includes registration, t-shirt and bag): $130
Duo pack (includes registration and t-shirt): $120
Basic pack (includes registration): $95
Late registrations incur a $25 surcharge
Check out our unique t-shirts and bags
Important dates
Closing date: 13 October
Videos due: 13 October
Music allocated: 20 October
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.