AMPA students Mariah Filoa, Keisha  Fonua, Loma Schaaf and TJ Tanuvasa were invited to perform at the  Sustaining Women’s Empowerment in Communities and Organisations Awards (SWECO), held by the Australian Centre for Leadership for Women (ACLW).

The SWECO Award Ceremony was held on Friday 6 March  3pm in Parliament House Sydney. The Hon Catherine Cusack MLC hosted this Ceremony.

To read more about the awards and winners, please click here.

Congratulations on a brilliant performance, guys!

AMPA Bachelor of Dance students, Evie Morris and Kristin Martin, have been selected as mentors at the government-funded initiative, DanceOff! 

Evie Morris in action at a previous DanceOff! Photo credit: DanceOff.com.au

DanceOff! is a three day camp directed by Kim Rhodes and Launce Roma. The camps have been operating since 2008 and were designed to inspire and engage gifted and talented dance students currently studying in primary and secondary school

Evie and Kristin will attend DanceOff!  as mentors where they will lead, inspire and  support young dancers, as well as gain insight into the management of a large -scale dance program.

Evie says, “
Our role will be to assist the teachers in their classes, help the camp run smoothly and be there for the students throughout the day and night and set an example for them so they can see where hard work and dedication can get you.

Kristin and I both participated throughout our high school years in the camps and were both selected to go to China with a group of selected students from the program for a cultural exchange- where we got to travel and perform around the country, meet with delegates and learn from other dancers there.”

To read more about DanceOff! please visit danceoff.com.au

Meet Mak, Shardyn and Tayzin from X-Factor phenomenon Brothers 3… The last year for the boys has been a whirlwind. 

Before all of this began, the three Fahey-Leigh boys, who had all left high school early to study at university, split their time between the family home in Mudgee, and Sydney to study.

On top of this, the boys, all avid performers and creators, fulfilled hectic touring schedules around the state, winning country music awards as they went, attending class and completing assignments (two of the boys are studying music at AMPA), and maintained active social lives.

Life was busy enough.

And then, almost on a whim, the boys decided to enter the X Factor – Australia. With their breathtaking harmonies, obvious brotherly cohesion and impossible-not-to-like personalities, the boys, from the start, were a hit.

Since then, they’ve performed with Guy Sebastian, met Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift, and were personally coached by Dannii Minogue. They’ve toured with Harrison Craig, and been featured in The Daily Telegraph, on Nova96.9 and on national breakfast television show, Sunrise. After consistent brilliant performances on X Factor, Brothers 3 made it through to the Grand Final of the show, and finished up third in the competition, behind winner Marlisa, and Dean Ray.

So who are the boys behind the music?

First, there’s Makirum – or Mak, as he is almost universally known.  Mak, 16, the youngest of the three is loud, bubbly and the jokester of the family. Quick-witted and cheeky, Mak does most of the talking.

Second youngest is Tayzin. Tayzin is also an affable joker, and, with his messy mop of dark hair, cops a reasonable amount of friendly banter from the other two for being a little on the goofy side.

Finally, the oldest of the three is Shardyn. Shardyn, 18, is the thinker of the brothers, and shares lead-singing duties with Mak.

Mak and Shardyn are studying Contemporary Music Performance at the Academy of Music and Performing Arts (AMPA), and Tayzin has just finished a Film & TV degree.

The video for Brothers 3 latest single, “The Lucky Ones”, outcharted Taylor Swift’s ‘Shake it Off’ in late 2014.

The Lucky Ones, according to the boys: “it’s a happy, feel-good kinda song”. To check it out now for yourself, click here: http://bit.ly/Brothers3

So what’s next for the boys?

After an extensive tour of NSW over the summer, Mak and Shardyn have gone back to AMPA to finish their music degrees. Brothers 3 are continuing to write, tour and record. Stay tuned to ampa.edu.au and Facebook.com/TheAMPA and we’ll keep you posted.

Brothers 3 Social Media:

TWITTER:  @Brothers_3Music

INSTAGRAM: Brothers3_Official

FACEBOOK: Brothers3.Oz

The Advanced Chamber Music Sessions is a four-day series of intensive coaching, during which talented young musicians will explore the fine art of chamber music performance, refine their technique, and improve their overall musicianship. Artists will be coached by some of Australia's premier musicians in an intimate setting and inspiring environment, designed to nurture emerging chamber musicians.

The workshops will focus on chamber music preparation and performance, and students are encouraged to attend with their already formed groups. Individual musicians, however, are welcome to attend the sessions, and will be placed into groups at the sessions.

Designed for pre-tertiary and tertiary students, the Sessions will be held at the Academy of Music and Performing Arts in Rozelle, and will span across

Participants in the 2015 Advanced Chamber Music Sessions will receive expert tuition from some of Australia's leading chamber musicians:
Violin: John Harding and Alice Waten
Viola: James Wannan
Cello: Susan Blake
Masterclass by John Harding
Artistic Co-ordinator: Joy Lee

Please click here to apply.

(AMPA BMus Student - Classical Voice)

Meet final year AMPA student, Julius Firdaus, who was awarded AMPA Musician of the Year for 2013. During his time at AMPA, Julius, a counter-tenor, was a semi-finalist in Australia’s Got Talent, as well as touring both locally and internationally with various orchestras and ensembles.

I sat down with Julius to talk about music, performing and life at the ACADEMY OF MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS.

What inspires you?

I was about to buy Sisqo's CD 'Unleash The Dragon', an American Rapper/ Hip-Hop artist back in 2000 (I was 14 years old then). When I was about to pay, an old lady was buying an opera CD. I was about to go with my Sisqo CD and then BAM! A magical sound caught my attention. It mesmerised me. I ended up returning the Sisqo CD and buying that Opera album, it was Maria Callas 'La Mamma Morta', the first opera I fell in love with.

How do you describe your music?

What a selfish question! (Ha..Ha...) There's no music of mine. Music is OURS and music is our way of expressing ourselves, through notes, melodies and rhythms that are organised. To me, music is the only way I live, the way I love, a power that can draw my soul out of my body, a vehicle that can take me to a magical journey.

What has been a stand out in your musical career?

To me a musical career is just like when you are going to school. You do it one step at a time. From the small things to the big, to the huge and hopefully to larger than huge. So far I have performed for three presidents of Indonesia. Being one of the finalists of the biggest show in Indonesia, become the culture ambassador of Indonesia to represent the international event joined by 76 countries, and chosen to be the favourite among the contestants. I was also awarded a Director's Award at AMPA, was a finalist at Australia's Got Talent, was invited to sing with the Sydney Philharmonic Choir, was invited to sing at Her Majesty Theatre in Melbourne and was the only solo vocalist at Kozy Orchestra's Annual Concert...The best is yet to come.

To see Julius on Australia's Got Talent, please click here.

If you could play with any musician, dead or alive, who would it be?

Herbert Von Karajan, one of the greatest conductors ever! His passion is just beyond human. His music is thrilling! The energy is unbelievable!

If you could have written any song, what song would that be?

Don Besig's "As Long As I Have Music"

How long have you been studying at AMPA? What do you like about it?

I've been studying here for 3 years. What I love about it is AMPA let me be myself, giving me time to explore who I really am as a person, and what I want to do with my music. I am grateful to be here.

How did it feel to win the musician of the year 2013?

It gave me a feeling of relief to know that my own conservatorium acknowledges my work. It feels like I have a family here in Sydney, I feel AMPA is my family who supports me as a person and my career as well.

SYDNEY'S ONLY PERFORMANCE FOCUSED DANCE DEGREE 

Take your dance training to the highest level with the Academy of Music and Performing Arts (AMPA). The AMPA Bachelor of Dance program allows students to major in their genre of expertise and is designed to equip and produce elite performers, choreographers and dance practitioners. This unique course focuses on students achieving technical, creative and academic excellence in the practice of dance.

Launched in February 2015, the Bachelor of Dance has appealed to graduates of HSC Dance and various full-time dance courses, those that have studied dance intensively at studios and professional dancers looking to upgrade their qualifications to further their career opportunities.

Delivered by high calibre lecturers with extensive professional experience, the Bachelor of Dance (Performance) can be completed in 6 trimesters (equivalent to 2 years full-time study), or students who complete 4 trimesters will be eligible for an Associate Degree (Dance).

All AMPA Courses are fully accredited and Fee-Help is available. 

See Course Information 

SYDNEY'S ONLY PERFORMANCE-DRIVEN DANCE DEGREE

The Bachelor of Dance Course (and nested Associate Degree) has a strong focus on and commitment to excellence in the practice of dance. The goal is to develop highly skilled, disciplined, knowledgeable, and versatile dance artists, in an atmosphere which supports and encourages them, as they strive to reach that technical, creative, and scholarly excellence.

See why AMPA's BDance stands above other full-time courses in Sydney.
 

Course Overview

Course Highlights

The course is designed to develop Dance performers and educators of excellence through:

• advanced study in genre of choice plus additional supporting techniques;
• performance opportunities; an extensive curriculum in choreography;
• complementary studies (Dance History and Appreciation, Body Science, Music for Dancers, Dance Production, Dance and Film);
• and electives in Teaching, Music, Drama, Music Theatre.

Course Structure

Teaching Faculty

The AMPA Teaching Faculty are highly experienced Dance educators with extensive industry experience and high level qualifications. Excellence of instruction and rigorous Dance training ensure that AMPA graduates are equipped for successful careers in a highly competitive industry. Staff continue to mentor and network with students after graduation in order to support their continued growth and career potential.

View the AMPA Teaching Faculty 

Course Progression

Students can transfer from the Associate Degree into the Bachelor Degree at any of the below transfer points.Students that have started in the Bachelor Degree also have the option of exiting after 4 trimesters with an Associate Degree.

Graduate Pathways

Admissions

Entry Requirements: Completion of HSC or equivalent OR completion of at least one full time year of tertiary study OR as a mature age student. Provisional admission may be granted for students limited educational qualifications.

Entry Basis: Performance Audition + Interview + Written Task

Audition Dates: To view upcoming audition dates go to the How to Apply page and view Dance Auditions.

For further information on admissions procedures, please refer to Section 3.1 of the AMPA Student Handbook.

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If you have already completed a VET Diploma or Advanced Diploma at a dance studio, you could be eligible to receive up to 50% credit (including fees) from the Bachelor of Dance course under the AMPA Pathways Program.

AMPA Dance eNews

AMPA Dance triannual E-News covers information about AMPA’s dance events, dance opportunities as well as news about AMPA's dance students, alumni and faculty. The E-News provides a glimpse into AMPA’s activities and culture, including student & faculty achievements. 

Contact Information for International Students
 

For application or enrolment queries:

Sophie Takatsuka,
AMPA Admissions
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For international student services:

International Student Services
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For accounts or payment queries:

Shuo Li,
Accounts Department
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International Agents can help with immigration assistance, student visa processing and other related student services in Australia.

AMPA currently works with the below agents:

For further information please contact the Admissions department. 

International Student Services Office

Phone    : +61 (0)2 9310 3111

Fax        : +61 (0)2 8076 7685

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Address : 136 Chalmers St, Surry Hills, NSW 2010

Information for Education Agents & Representatives

AMPA recognises that Education Recruitment Agents and Representatives provide valuable local representation for AMPA, by maintaining the profile in the market when our own staff are not present.

Our AMPA International Student Services office has a network of education agents around the world who offer a professional service to students. The International Student Services office provides a high level of on-going support for our agents including visiting our representatives' office for staff training, conducting student interview sessions, and discussing business proposals.

The International Student Services office's use of education agents is selective and AMPA takes a proactive approach to identifying new potential agents.

The list of agents currently representing AMPA can be viewed here

How to apply to become a Representative of AMPA

The International Student Services office will only appoint reputable companies who met all the expectations required to accurately represent and recruit students on behalf of AMPA.

Companies who would like to be considered by AMPA, International Student Services office for representation, should email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with following:

• A recent company profile, including the credentials and experiences of all staff.
• A list of other high/secondary schools/tertiary institutions that are represented by your company, including the approximate number of students sent annually to these institutions.
• Three current references from high/secondary schools/tertiary institutions that you represent.
• A brief marketing plan for the promotion of AMPA in your identified market(s).

Please submit your documents to:

International Student Services Office

Phone    : +61 (0)2 9310 3111

Fax        : +61 (0)2 8076 7685

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Address : 136 Chalmers St, Surry Hills, NSW 2010