Workshops and Festivals - Conservatorium Open Academy

Opera and Music Theatre Lab Audition

OPERA & MUSIC THEATRE LAB 2024 - July 7 - 12 Want to sing Opera or Music Theatre? Put your singing and acting skills under the microscope at Opera & Music Theatre Lab. The Open Academy is delighted to again present Opera & Music Theatre Lab in July 2024. Opera & Music Theatre Lab is a 6-day intensive program for aspiring operatic and/or music theatre singers aged 15 – 25. Working with a team of professional conductors, directors and music coaches Opera & Music Theatre Lab will... [More]

Opera and Music Theatre Lab Audition

Sun 26 May
11pm - 11:30pm (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 0.5 hours total

Venue TBA

Narelle Yeo , Simon Kenway

THIS ENROLLMENT IS FOR A VIDEO AUDITION ONLY. This fee covers the video audition process only. Please see the full course description for fee levels for the main program.

The class time listed here is the closing date for applications. Please submit your audition videos or links to [email protected] by Sunday May 26.

Opera and Music Theatre Lab production dates are July 7-12.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sun 26 May 2024	11pm - 11:30pm (UTC+10:00)

If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.

Music Theatre Audition Workshop

Are you planning to audition for the Music Theatre degree at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music? Take this tertiary audition workshop to understand the requirements and polish your presentation skills to give you an edge in a highly competitive field. This 2.5 hour workshop includes information on the degree course program, tips on how to present your audition videos, and to watch some students present a mock ‘live’ audition, critiqued by members of the Music Theatre staff in front... [More]

Music Theatre Audition Workshop

Sat 8 Jun
2pm - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 2.5 hours total

Narelle Yeo

If you would like to take part in the mock audition please email us after enrolment.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 8 Jun 2024	2pm - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Recital Hall East - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.

Music Theatre Craft (15-22yrs)

Marc Damoulakis Percussion Workshops

Monday July 8 and Tuesday July 9 2024 The Open Academy is excited to be able to present the principal percussionist from the Cleveland Orchestra, Marc Damoulakis for a series of percussion workshops. Students can immerse themselves in 2 days of clinic sessions and masterclasses. Marc Damoulakis is a renowned teacher of percussion in demand around the world and this is a unique opportunity to gain invaluable insights on how to improve your playing techniques across a range of... [More]

Marc Damoulakis Percussion Workshops

Mon 8 Jul - Tue 9 Jul 2024
10am - 5pm (UTC+10:00)
2 sessions, 14 hours total

Marc Damoulakis

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Mon 8 Jul 2024	10am - 5pm (UTC+10:00)	Joseph Post Auditorium - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 9 Jul 2024	10am - 5pm (UTC+10:00)	Joseph Post Auditorium - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Marc Damoulakis Percussion Workshops

Mon 8 Jul - Tue 9 Jul 2024
10am - 5pm (UTC+10:00)
2 sessions, 14 hours total

Marc Damoulakis

IMPORTANT: Enrol here for a TWO-DAY OBSERVER ticket only

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Mon 8 Jul 2024	10am - 5pm (UTC+10:00)	Joseph Post Auditorium - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 9 Jul 2024	10am - 5pm (UTC+10:00)	Joseph Post Auditorium - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Marc Damoulakis Percussion Workshops

Mon 8 Jul
10am - 5pm (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 7 hours total

Marc Damoulakis

IMPORTANT: Enrol here for a ONE-DAY OBSERVER ticket only for MONDAY JULY 8

Marc Damoulakis Percussion Workshops

Mon 8 Jul
10am - 5pm (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 7 hours total

Marc Damoulakis

IMPORTANT: Enrol here for a ONE-DAY OBSERVER ticket only for TUESDAY JULY 9

Tertiary Jazz Pre-audition Workshop

Are you planning to audition for a Conservatorium tertiary degree in jazz? Be well informed about the audition requirements and process so you can achieve your best result in this highly competitive field. This three hour workshop includes discussion and demonstration of the process, a mock Jazz aptitude test and the opportunity for some students to have their mock audition critiqued by members of the Tertiary Jazz staff in front of your peers (this is optional). This is an... [More]

Tertiary Jazz Pre-audition Workshop

Sat 3 Aug
2pm - 5pm (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 3 hours total

Hannah James , Steve Barry

THIS IS A FACE TO FACE WORKSHOP
Please email us after you enrol to let us know your instrument and if you want to do a mock audition and we will try to accommodate your request. PLEASE NOTE: there are limited spots for mock audition so not everyone will be able to take a mock audition.
Make sure you read the audition requirements on the Conservatorium’s page. Link has been provided below.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 3 Aug 2024	2pm - 5pm (UTC+10:00)	Music Workshop - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.

Young Women's Jazz Workshops

The program Jazz is about communication, expression, and speaking freely through your instrument. The widespread genre is one that’s evolved more than most because change is supported rather than ridiculed. Maybe you’ll be the one to lead the next great change! Are you a young female-identifying, or LGBTQIA+ instrumentalist?! Do you want to bop like Terri Lyne Carrington, groove like Nubya Garcia, or sing like Esperanza Spalding – then this course is for you! Developed in... [More]

School Workshops

Conservatorium Open Academy can provide your school with a fun, engaging music workshop here at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Our workshops are designed for High School students and we’re keen to be flexible so take a look at the standard options below then complete the form with a brief description of your dream workshop for your students and we’ll see what we can do. GAMELAN WORKSHOPS Gamelan is a generic Indonesian word for ‘music ensemble/orchestra.’ Lead by Peter... [More]

Beginner Shakuhachi Workshop

If you've always wanted to try the shakuhachi, now's your chance! Shakuhachi Master Bronwyn Kirkpatrick will present this workshop and demonstration introducing shakuhachi, the traditional Japanese bamboo flute. The demonstration/workshop is open to anyone 16 years of age and over and no prior musical experience is necessary. It will interest students who feel drawn to Asian music and philosophies and people who want to find out more about the shakuhachi and its tradition. It may... [More]

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

Voice Works: enhancing vocal control, communication & care

One in three of the working population are considered professional voice users who need their voices to work effectively. Healthy, efficient and enduring vocal use is based on practical techniques that are common to both good speaking and singing. This practical skills-based workshop aims to provide teachers, professionals and anyone else who would like to use their voice more effectively with the fundamentals of how the voice works, how to use it better and how to look after it.... [More]

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

From Studio to Stage: psychology for performers

Many of us play well when we practice yet worry, tremble, feel sick, make mistakes or just feel our performance is not “up to scratch” in recitals and exams. We are not alone. Chopin dreaded performing, Pablo Casals often threw up back stage and Barbara Streisand did not perform for twenty years after experiencing a memory lapse in a New York concert. It is estimated that up to 70 percent of musicians believe their public performances are not at the same level as their studio... [More]

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.