This course is open to those who have previously attended at least one term of The Enquiring Listener, or through discussion with the tutor. The course will provide the opportunity to revise the concepts covered in The Enquiring Listener couse, and then to deepen your knowledge by applying these analytical skills in greater detail to various pieces of repertoire.

Each term, this course will explore a selection of varied repertoire drawn from the subscription series of major performing companies, including the Sydney Symphony Orchestra , Australian Chamber Orchestra, Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, Musica Viva and Sydney Philharmonia Choirs. There will be a balance of large scale and chamber works, instrumental and vocal works and will draw on works from all musical periods.
The course will be structured so that you will have explored the repertoire prior to the concert season.

Full details of the works covered each term will be provided soon!

Entry requirements: Students are expected to have completed The Enquiring Listener or have an equivalent level of music theory and analysis knowledge.

WHAT STUDENTS SAY ABOUT THIS COURSE

Cathy is an excellent tutor who was sensitive to every class member’s requirements and managed to make us all feel inclusive. She was always very supportive and encouraging and happy to explain things many times. She seemed to understand the approach taken by the adult learner and this encouraged the group to engage with greater confidence.

_An excellent course which went into greater depth, covering many different areas of the Baroque genre. Homework was supplementary and encouraged but was not compulsory. I would thoroughly recommend this to students who have done the previous courses.

_Cathy is a teacher who goes way beyond the call of duty. Her teaching is inspired, and she is absolutely thorough, punctual and engaged in both her subject and her students. I would recommend her course for EVERYONE who wants to enlarge their appreciation of music.