School Workshops and Campus Tours

The Sydney Conservatorium of Music welcomes visits from senior secondary school groups. We offer a range of engaging music workshops and limited campus tour opportunities designed to inspire students considering future study in music.

Important Information About Campus Tours

Campus tours are only available for school groups in Years 10, 11 and 12.

Campus tours are only offered during the University semester teaching periods and are not available during semester breaks, examination periods, or university holidays.

To avoid disappointment, please note that we cannot accommodate campus tour requests for high school groups below Year 10, and all tours must take place during semester time.

If your group is not eligible for a campus tour, we encourage you to consider attending one of our public performances or booking a workshop instead.

Attend a Conservatorium Lunch Break Concert

One of the best ways for students to experience the Sydney Conservatorium of Music is by attending one of our popular Lunch Break Concerts. These performances showcase talented students, staff and guest artists in the heart of the Conservatorium and provide an excellent introduction to our vibrant musical community.

View upcoming Lunch Break Concerts and other public performances here: Lunchbreak Concerts

Conservatorium Open Academy Workshops

The Conservatorium Open Academy can provide your school with a fun, engaging music workshop at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

Our workshops are designed primarily for high school students, and we're keen to be flexible. Take a look at the standard workshop options below, then complete the application form with a brief description of your ideal workshop experience and we'll see what we can provide.

Gamelan Workshops

Gamelan is a generic Indonesian word for "music ensemble" or "orchestra". This workshop provides students with an authentic experience of Balinese music using the Conservatorium's Balinese Gamelan instruments. Students receive practical instruction while learning about the instruments and the cultural traditions behind this unique musical form.

Please Note

• Maximum of 16 students per workshop
• Available Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays only

World Music Workshops

These workshops explore the traditional music of the Balkans, including regions such as Bulgaria, Macedonia, Serbia and Croatia.

Schools can choose between:

• A vocal workshop; or
• An instrumental workshop

Students may bring their own guitars, brass and woodwind instruments. Percussion and keyboards can be supplied by the Conservatorium. Participants will learn to perform music from this rich musical tradition.

Lyric Writing

Students will explore their creative voice and learn how to express ideas through songwriting.

Focusing on the power of words, the workshop uses engaging activities to stimulate creativity and help students develop ideas into cohesive song lyrics. Drawing on personal experiences, emotions and observations, students gain insight into the creative writing process while developing practical songwriting skills.

Composing for Film

Students will investigate the techniques used by renowned film composers, analyse iconic film scores and explore how music shapes storytelling and emotion on screen.

Participants will then receive step-by-step guidance in composing music directly to film using Logic Pro. At the conclusion of the workshop, each student will take away an audio recording of their composition, providing opportunities for classroom discussion, feedback and further learning.

Please Note

• Maximum of 14 students per workshop

Workshop Costs and Availability

Workshops are offered on a request basis and are subject to tutor and room availability.

• Workshop duration: 90 minutes
• Minimum booking: 10 students

Interested in a Workshop or Campus Tour?

Before submitting an enquiry, please remember:

✅ Campus tours are available only for Year 10, 11 and 12 groups.

✅ Campus tours can only be scheduled during University semester teaching periods.

✅ Workshop requests are subject to availability of our Student Ambassadors as organised by Sydney Future Students.

CLICK HERE to request more info and apply for a workshop.