2026 QSO Academy Program - Flute

The QSO Academy Program lays the groundwork for aspiring pre-professional musicians to step into an orchestral career through intense preparation and training including masterclasses and lessons with globally renowned artists, mentorship from QSO musicians, and the opportunity to play in chamber and orchestral performances, including mainstage, opera and ballet productions and regional programs.

2026 Program Summary
The Program will run from 2 February – 26 July 2026. There is a strict minimum playing standard and no minimum intake. Only those applicants of suitable playing standard will be considered for a place in the program.

Auditions
Date: Tuesday 14th October 2025
Location: ABC Studio (QSO), 114 Grey Street, Brisbane
Time: To be confirmed one week prior to audition
Excerpts: 2-3 standard excerpts and 1 free-choice performance piece. Excerpts will be available for download upon application.
Recorded auditions will be accepted. Please contact recruit@qso.com.au as soon as possible for further details on recorded audition requirements. All live auditions will be filmed for future reference.

Financial Arrangements
An amount of $15,000 will be paid by QSO to Academy Participants in recognition of the calls scheduled, averaged across the duration of the program. Payments are made fortnightly.

Eligibility and Requirements
1. The QSO Academy Program is a 6-month commitment and successful candidates will need to reside in Brisbane from 2 February – 26 July 2026 inclusive.
2. Applications to audition will be accepted from the following instruments: Violin, Flute, French Horn and Trumpet.
3. Applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or New Zealand citizen.

To Apply
Interested applicants should submit a CV via the musical chairs website before COB Monday 6th October, 2025. Any queries regarding the program or auditions may be directed to recruit@qso.com.au.