Chamber & Vocal Ensembles

About

Participants in our Classical Chamber & Vocal program are assigned to small ensembles with consideration given to instrumentation and playing levels. They receive dedicated instruction in chamber music in weekly rehearsals and are given the opportunity to perform at various community events and concerts.

Chamber Ensembles	Chamber Choir (Vocal Fry)
Ages 12 and up	Ages 12 - 21
1 hour on Friday afternoon/evenings during term time	1.5 hours on Friday afternoon/evenings during term time

Chamber Ensembles

Chamber Choir (Vocal Fry)

Ages 12 and up

Ages 12 - 21

1 hour on Friday afternoon/evenings

during term time

1.5 hours on Friday afternoon/evenings

during term time

Eligibility

It is a requirement of our funding that our participants are ACT residents. However, non-ACT residents can apply, understanding that placement preference is given to ACT residents.

Classical chamber participants are strongly encouraged to take individual lessons on their instrument while participating in the program. Please note that it is not a requirement that students wishing to apply for the Chamber Choir be tutored in private singing lessons.

All applicants, regardless of ability or previous experience, can be admitted to this program, however enrolment is subject to the availability of an appropriate ensemble.

How To Apply

The Streaming Interviews for entrance into the Semester 1 program are usually conducted in November/December of the previous year. However, we are happy to accept applications all year round. Applicants not placed for the Semester 1 program will be put on a waiting list and contacted for an interview should a place become available. We will often review our waiting list and aim to reorganise and shuffle ensembles as appropriate prior to the commencement of our Semester 2 program.

To apply, please fill out the following application form: Application to the Community Music Centre.

Streaming Interviews

The Streaming Interviews for entrance into the Semester 1 Chamber and/or Vocal Ensembles program will be held on Friday 28 November. Information about what is required for the Streaming Interviews for entrance into the Semester 1 2026 program can be found here: Streaming Interviews

Fees

Program	Fee Per Semester
Chamber Ensembles	$150
Chamber Choir	$90

Fees can be paid here through the ANU's OneStop Secure Payment Portal.

Fees can be waived for current pension or healthcare card holders or anyone experiencing financial difficulties. If you would like to waive the fees for this program, please email us at communitymusiccentre@anu.edu.au