ACADEMY
2025 Academy Programs at a glance
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Autumn Academy - registrations are now open
Tuesday 22nd - Friday 25th April 2025
UWA Conservatorium, Crawley
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Regional Academy - TBC
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Spring Academy - registrations opening May 2025
Tuesday 30th September - Friday 3rd October 2025
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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.
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Students receive their music 3 to 4 weeks in advance so that they can feel fully prepared for playing in their ensembles.
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Students may attend as individuals or with a pre-formed group, however applications must be submitted individually.
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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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Is there an audition?
No audition is necessary however registered participants will be required to submit a video recording of themselves playing one or two set excerpts (see below) 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+ (places in the Elite stream are limited and numbers may vary each Academy)
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NB. The organisation of students into streams is dependent on numbers of participants and is at the discretion of the Director.
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EXCERPTS
All participants registering for Academy places are required to record set excerpts, which are available here 2 weeks before the final closing date.
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Violin excerpts
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Viola excerpts
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Cello excerpts
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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
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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
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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
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Check out the scholarships available for this program
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Check out our unique t-shirts and bags
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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: 7 April
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*Half-day participation:
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. Students aged 13+ will attend from 9:30am - 12pm and students under 13 will attend from 12:45 - 4pm.
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
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No refunds will be offered to those wishing to withdraw after the audition deadline.
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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.