BAMus, BMus, Diploma and Higher Certificate Applicants
To start the application process at Stellenbosch University, kindly follow the following link: www.maties.com/apply.html or contact 021 808 4515. An application fee is payable upon registration.
Audition dates: Saturday 6 July, Saturday 24 August 2024 or virtual (by video recording/online).
How do I schedule an audition?
After you have applied online and submitted the required documents, your application is processed by the admissions office and forwarded to the Departments of Music. Ms Yolanda Botha will contact you via e-mail with an information form regarding your practical audition. At the end of the information form is a section for you to fill in to schedule the audition. Audition days start at 08:00 and finish at 17:00. The final audition roster will be provided by Ms. Botha a week before the audition day.
Where do in person auditions take place?
Practical in person auditions will take place at the Conservatoire, Department of Music, University of Stellenbosch, which is situated in Neethling street, Stellenbosch.
Important application tips:
- Apply as early as possible
- Please remember to complete the table provided at the end of the audition information letter in order to list your audition under the correct instrument. Incomplete applications cannot be processed and can therefore not be considered for auditions.
- If you make enquiries regarding your status, remember to always include your Application ID.
- Check your e-mail (as well as your junk mail folder) regularly for correspondence. The university correspondence will be sent to the address submitted during your online entry.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
Auditions consist of a practical performance and a theory test.
Practical Audition:
BAMus, BMus and Diploma
Students must prepare 3 Classical pieces from contrasting style periods at a minimum level comparable to Grade VII or higher of any of the recognised examination boards. The String, Brass and Piano divisions also require technical work. Furthermore, sight-reading and a quick study is required for piano auditions.
Higher Certificate:
Students must prepare 3 Classical pieces from contrasting style periods of Grade V/VI of any of the recognized examination boards. If your main instrument is a bowed string instrument, you must have achieved a minimum standard that is equivalent to a Grade VI practical examination. The String, Brass and Piano divisions also require technical work. Furthermore, sight-reading and a quick study is required for piano auditions.
Theory Test:
The theoretical test takes place on the same day as your practical audition.
BAMus, BMus and Diploma
The theoretical entrance test is comparable to Unisa Grade V and consists of figured base realisation in 4-part harmony, chord- and cadence identification, dictation and other pertinent aspects that relates to music literacy.
Higher Certificate
The theoretical entrance test is comparable to Unisa Grade III/IV and consists of pertinent aspects that relates to music literacy.
Further Questions: Please direct any questions you might have to Yolanda Botha at yolandab@sun.ac.za.