Accelerando

Accelerate your music studies.

Melbourne Recital Centre's Accelerando program is dedicated to exceptional young artists who want to accelerate their music studies and pursue a career in the industry. 

The year-long program includes music workshops, mentor sessions, private lessons with leaders in their field, concert tickets, and a performance opportunity in the Centre’s Primrose Potter Salon.

This free program is open to Victorian Government Secondary School students in years 11 and 12 who experience geographic, financial or other barriers to accessing high quality music experiences. Instrumentalists, vocalists and electronic musicians of all genres are welcome to apply. 

Students must have a high-level performance standard and a demonstrated commitment and passion to study music at tertiary level and pursue a creative career.

Accelerando program applications for 2027 close at midnight on Friday 18 September 2026. 

Please download and read the application guidelines before completing the online application form.

For all other enquires please contact 03 9699 2228 during business hours or email learning@melbournerecital.com.au