SUBMITTING A VIDEO RECORDING FOR AUDITION
Please read these instructions carefully to ensure your submission meets all requirements.
SUBMISSIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT, 30 APRIL 2026
Recordings will only be accepted if they meet the following conditions:
Submitting Your Video Audition
As part of the pre-screening process, you are required to submit a video recording of your playing, totalling 5–10 minutes
Flute / Piccolo
- Flute: Two or more contrasting concert works, etudes, or standard orchestral/band excerpts.
- Piccolo: Either one concert work/etude or two contrasting orchestral/band excerpts.
Percussion - Three works (recorded separately):
- One piece on any tuned percussion instrument
- One piece on snare drum
One piece on drum kit (with or without pre-recorded backing or live accompaniment
- Applicants are encouraged to select music that demonstrates their strengths and breadth of musicianship.
Instructions for sending audition recordings as electronic files:
The files should be in MP4 (preferred) or MOV format.
MAXIMUM FILE SIZE IS 1GB PER FILE
Please ensure that each round of excerpts is clearly titled as
SURNAME-GIVEN-INSTRUMENT-SAPOL2026
Upload all the recording files through the files upload feature on this form only
Please note that we WILL NOT accept any video files sent as email attachments.
Recording Conditions
All submissions must be video recordings (audio-only will not be accepted).
Use studio-quality audio where possible; external microphones are recommended.
Check playback quality before submission.
Confirm that your recording is unedited and represents your true performance.
Flute / Piccolo Applicants:
- Record all selected works in one continuous take.
- You may replay an excerpt within the same take if dissatisfied, but the original attempt must remain.
- You may submit separate files for FLUTE and PICCOLO
Percussion Applicants:
- Each INSTRUMENT must be recorded in one continuous take.
- You may replay a work if dissatisfied, but the original attempt must remain.
- Drum kit recordings may be from a performance within the last 6 months.
Additional Materials Required
Along with your video recording, please provide as a PDF:
- Cover Letter: List your chosen works/excerpts in the order performed.
- File Name - SURNAME-GIVEN-COVER LETTER.PDF
- Sheet Music: PDF copies of all music performed.
- File Name - SURNAME-GIVEN-SCORES.PDF
Contact
For any concerns, please contact:
Sgt First Class Adam Buckley
adam.buckley@police.sa.gov.au
+61 8 821 59677
We look forward to receiving your audition materials. Good luck!