15 - 22 (Pre-tertiary) - Conservatorium Open Academy

SongLab: A Holiday Songwriting Workshop

An immersive and engaging holiday program where 14 to 17 year olds who love music can learn song structure, lyric writing, chord progressions, melody creation and basic production. Working together in small teams, and guided by professional singer-songwriter and music producer Sophie Hanlon, participants will create and record an original song in just 2 days! What's included: Two 6-hour Days: a hands-on, guided songwriting and music production journey led by professional... [More]

SongLab: A Holiday Songwriting Workshop

Sophie Hanlon

Click the ENROL NOW button and enter the student's details. You will then be prompted to add a Guardian before proceeding to the payment page.

If you experience any issues with the checkout process, please try using an In Private or Incognito browser.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Wed 23 Apr 2025	9am - 3pm (UTC+10:00)	Recital Hall East - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Thu 24 Apr 2025	9am - 3pm (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 Audition Technique Workshop

Are you working towards an audition for a music theatre program or production? Be well-informed about the audition process and polish your presentation skills to give yourself an edge in this highly competitive field. This 2.5 hour workshop includes tips on how to present audition videos, and techniques to use in a live audition. There will be the opportunity for some students to undertake a mock live audition* which will be critiqued by staff members from the Conservatorium’s... [More]

Music Theatre Audition Technique Workshop

Sat 31 May
10am - 12:30pm (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 2.5 hours total

Narelle Yeo

If you wish to do a mock audition please bring your sheet music with you on the day for the accompanist. We will get through as many mock auditions as we can, but there is no guarantee.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 31 May 2025	10am - 12:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Music Workshop - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

Music Theatre Performance Skills (15-22yrs)

Jazz Audition Technique Workshop

Do you have an upcoming jazz audition you are working towards? Be well-informed about the audition process so you can achieve your best result in this highly competitive field. This three-hour workshop includes discussion and demonstration of audition techniques including information on the Conservatorium’s audition process, a mock Jazz Aptitude Test, and the opportunity for some students to undertake a mock audition*, which will be critiqued by staff members from the... [More]

Jazz Audition Technique Workshop

Sat 23 Aug
2pm - 5pm (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 3 hours total

Steve Barry , Hannah James

If you wish to do a mock audition, please email us at con.openacademy@sydney.edu.au after you enrol to advise (please include what instrument you play) - this will help us to know how many people are interested. We will try to get through as many mock auditions as we can, but there is no guarantee.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 23 Aug 2025	2pm - 5pm (UTC+10:00)	Music Workshop - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

Opera and Music Theatre Lab Audition

OPERA & MUSIC THEATRE LAB 2025: January 19 - 25 Are you an aspiring Opera or Music Theatre singer? Hone in on your singing and acting skills at our week-long intensive Opera & Music Theatre Lab! The Open Academy is delighted to again present Opera & Music Theatre Lab in January 2025. Opera & Music Theatre Lab is a 7-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... [More]

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

Music Theatre Performance Skills (15-22yrs)

This exciting musical theatre course for students 15-22 years will cover musical theatre performance both as an ensemble and as a soloist. Concentrating on repertoire choice, vocal technique, text interpretation, character study and stage physicality, students will learn how to bring characters to life and work as a team in the music theatre ensemble, as well as finding their spotlight as individuals. Come and explore the genre of musical theatre in a fun and safe environment where... [More]

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

Music Theatre Audition Technique Workshop

Rising Stars Audition - Composition

Applications for Rising Stars 2025 have now closed. Entry to the Rising Stars Composition program is by application, not audition. Students who are interested in applying to join the composition program should prepare a body of work for submission which will be reviewed for consideration. Students who are successful in applying for the Rising Stars program are required to participate in the Music Skills Diagnostic Test. Dates and times will be confirmed at a later date. [More]

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