Entry into EXCEL is by auditions, which are held throughout New Zealand from October through to December.  EXCEL understands that circumstances can prevent potential students attending an audition in New Zealand; therefore we are willing to accept a video audition. 

There are a number of requirements for a video audition that will help us make a fair assessment of your abilities.

Video audition requirements are as follows:

• For your chosen major subject, you will need to perform two pieces of contrasting styles that are each approximately two minutes in length.
• If you chose a minor subject (e.g. music, drama, dance etc) – you will also need to perform one piece for around two minutes.
• Interview process:  Please talk to us about yourself for a least two minutes in English and tell us what experience you’ve had and any additional information you feel is relevant to your application.  You can include in your video audition any performance footage you may have done (if this footage is of you performing with a number of people, please be sure to identify which person is you.

We ask that your video audition does not exceed 15 minutes.

Please enclose with your video audition, the audition/ interview form and a recent photograph.  Please also make sure that you have passed on the EXCEL reference form to a community or Christian leader who knows you well enough to fill it out.  When they have completed the form, they need to send it to the school office at: PO Box 15 357, New Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand.

The minimum age for entry is 18.  It should be noted that we have no beginner courses available.  In the audition, we are looking for evidence of previous experience or training and that the applicant has sufficient skill and talent to cope with the demands of the course.  All applicants are notified by mail or e-mail of their acceptance or otherwise into the course.

If you require any additional information, please contact our school office (0064 9 827 7327).

Learn more about:

The Application Process

Video Auditions

Application Process for International Students

What do I have to do in the Audition?

Audition Dates for 2010 Intake

download:

2010 Reference Form
2010 Audition/Interview form