Application

Emerging Artists

HOW TO APPLY

For Concerto Soloists

For Orchestral Instrumentalists

APPLICATION INFORMATION

We require the following documents and files for your Concerto Soloist application:

  • A landscape headshot photo

  • Performer biography

  • Video recording of you performing your chosen concerto/solo piece. This must be with piano accompaniment.

Your chosen concerto movement should be no more than approximately 15 minutes in duration. Lengthy piano accompaniment introductions and piano tutti sections should be cut/reduced.

Please note: applicants in the Concerto Soloist category will not be selected in consecutive years.

We require the following documents and files for your Orchestral Instrumentalist application:

  • A landscape headshot photo

  • Performer biography (150 words)

  • Video recording of two contrasting pieces. Without accompaniment is fine

  • Letter of recommendation from your instrumental teacher.

Deadline for application: Wednesday 16 April 2025

ELIGIBILITY

  • Applicants must be a New Zealand resident or citizen

  • Applicants must presently be attending a primary or secondary education program in New Zealand, including homeschooling but excluding tertiary education.

IMPORTANT DATES

02 Dec 2024 – Applications open     
16 Apr 2025 
– Applications close
29 Apr 2025 – Applicants are notified of the outcome
06 May 2025 – Deadline for applicants to accept offer


CONTACT US

For further information, please contact the NZSO Education team at education@nzso.co.nz.