THE BOXTIES ENSEMBLE

  • The Boxties Ensemble is one of two ensembles under the Boxties Mentorship Program.

    The Boxties Ensemble is for more advanced instrumentalists who have technical facility and a good sense of pitch, who are expressive musicians, enthusiastic about making music with others.

    Program participants will have an immersive experience, rehearsing and performing alongside The Boxties. They will learn how to create musical meaning, to express that meaning in a way others can understand, and gain insight into music’s power to uplift and transform.

    Entry to the Boxties Ensemble is by audition.

  • The Boxties Ensemble rehearse regularly on Sundays at 9.30am - 10.30am, with extra dress rehearsals and production rehearsals as we get closer to the concerts.

  • The Boxties Ensemble Fee: $1300

    Payment includes all rehearsals, dress rehearsals and performances.

    Fees are non-refundable.

  • Applications are now open for the 2025 Mentorship Program.

    Audition applications will close on Monday 28 October 2024.

    Audition times and material emailed to applicants on Monday 4 November 2024.

    Auditions will be held on Sunday 17 November 2024.

    Audition results emailed by Friday 22 November 2024.

  • Auditioning for the Boxties Ensemble is a 15-minute two-part process. You will begin with a solo audition which will be immediately followed by an ensemble audition.

    Solo Audition

    For your solo audition we would like you to prepare two pieces of your own choice. We don’t mind if you choose short excerpts or something longer, as long as it’s something you can perform confidently. This is going to give you the best chance of performing well on the day and showing us what you can do.

    Ensemble Audition

    For this part of the audition we are looking at how you play in an ensemble. You will be sent a short excerpt to prepare, that you will play with members of the Boxties. Don’t panic! We know how daunting auditions can be, so we’ll be doing our best to put you at ease. All you need to do is be as prepared as possible so that you can play your best.

    If you have any questions about any part of the audition process, please don’t hesitate to contact us at teaching[at]theboxties.com

  • The students of the Mentorship Program will present concerts at the end of the year.

  • The Boxties Ensemble is an immersive program. To benefit from this experience, participants must commit to attending weekly rehearsals, dress rehearsals and performances. Participants who are repeatedly absent will be asked to leave the program.

  • Rehearsals will take place at Just Percussion, 34 Campbell Street, Bowen Hills, 4006

Apply Now for the 2025 mentorship program