Start your career with Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra!

Camerata’s history is steeped in offering opportunities to emerging string players, and this was formalised into its emerging artists program (Upbeat) that began in 2017.

Camerata’s Upbeat Program is designed to foster the next generation of Queensland-based musicians and provides a number of performance and rehearsal opportunities over twelve months to support career pathways for promising graduating or recently graduated artists.

The participants join Camerata to experience life as an Artistic Associate (Core member) of Camerata, gain valuable industry insight, and be mentored by Camerata’s Artistic Associates and staff.

Five high level players are appointed each year, typically 2 violinists, 1 violist, 1 cellist and 1 double bass player. From time to time, Upbeat Players are invited to audition for an Artistic Associate position in Camerata where these are open. Mentoring from Camerata’s Artistic Associates and management is also available.

How to apply: 

Send us: 

• An expression of interest (one page max, PDF)
• One A4 page CV or list of relevant experiences to give an indication of where your playing is at, including two music referees and their full contact details (one page max, PDF)
• A link to a live performance or video that you have made. (While this does not have to be professionally created, note that sound quality and being able to see how your produce sound is taken into consideration)
• Your availability during for Camerata’s 2025 Regional Tour, from mid-May to early June 2025

Eligibility: 

• Preference is given to players in their first three years after undergraduate study. Full time students may apply if they will be in their final year of study during the program. If in doubt, please email us via camerata@camerata.net.au. 

Closing date: 

• Monday 14 October 2024, midday

Audition date: 

• Tuesday, 19 November 2024

Shortlisted applicants: 

• Shortlisted applicants will be invited to audition by Tuesday, 29 October

Successful applicants: 

• Successful applicants will be advised by Friday, 22 November 

To apply (or for more information): 

• Please email camerata@camerata.net.au with “Upbeat Application 2025” in the subject line, along with the information above. 

We look forward to hearing from you!