Applications now open: Friends Ensemble Prize 2025
Image (from L to R): Lindy Reksten, Dr Sally Walker, ANU School of Music student band Orbit – Jamie Rea (keys), Aidan Herstik (guitar), Dan Simmons (drums), and Harrison Whalen (bass), Dr Kristin McGee, photo from Friends of the School of Music Ensemble Prize Finals 2024. Photo by Yun Hu / ANU. Image (from L to R): Lindy Reksten, Dr Sally Walker, ANU School of Music student band Orbit – Jamie Rea (keys), Aidan Herstik (guitar), Dan Simmons (drums), and Harrison Whalen (bass), Dr Kristin McGee, photo from Friends of the School of Music Ensemble Prize Finals 2024. Photo by Yun Hu / ANU.
Thursday 10 April 2025

Friends Ensemble Prize 2025

The Friends of the ANU School of Music established its ensemble prizes to promote ensemble playing in the tertiary student cohort, in all musical genres taught at the ANU School of Music.

The Ensemble Prize Finals will be held on Thursday the 1st of May in the Big Band Room. Audience members please register here.

Prizes will be awarded in two categories:

  • the Friends Chamber Music Prize (First Prize $1,000, People's Choice $500); and
  • the Friends Jazz and Contemporary Music Prize (First Prize $1,000, People's Choice $500)

 

Visit the application page for more information and to apply. Applications are now open and will close Wednesday 23rd of April 2025.