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

Opera and Music Theatre Lab Intensive Audition

Opera & Music Theatre Lab Intensive 2027 22-25 January 2027 Are you an aspiring opera or music theatre performer aged 15-25? Hone your singing, acting and performance skills at our exciting four-day Opera & Music Theatre Lab Intensive. Working with a team of professional conductors, directors and vocal coaches, participants will rehearse ensemble works drawn from both the opera and music theatre repertoire, while also having the opportunity to perform a solo item in the final... [More]

Opera and Music Theatre Lab Intensive Audition

Sun 27 Sep
11:29pm - 11:59pm (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 0.5 hours total

Narelle Yeo , Tanith Bryce , Alan Hicks

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 video applications. Please submit your audition videos or links to con.openacademy@sydney.edu.au by 11:59pm Sunday 27 September.

Opera and Music Theatre Lab Intensive dates are 22 - 25 January 2027

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sun 27 Sep 2026	11:29pm - 11:59pm (UTC+10:00)	Music Workshop - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

SongLab: A Holiday Songwriting Workshop

An immersive and engaging holiday program where 13- 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

Mon 28 Sep - Tue 29 Sep 2026
9am - 3pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
2 sessions, 12 hours total

Sophie Hanlon

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When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Mon 28 Sep 2026	9am - 3pm (UTC+10:00)	TBA - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 29 Sep 2026	9am - 3pm (UTC+10:00)	TBA - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

SongLab Junior : A Holiday Songwriting Workshop

Rising Stars Audition - Composition

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 should be 10 years old in the year following your application. All students must enrol in an audition to be considered to join the Rising Stars Program. Auditions are held at the end of each year, with applications opening in September for... [More]

Rising Stars Audition - Composition

Mon 12 Oct
5pm - 5:15pm (UTC+11:00)
1 session, 0.2 hours total

Virtual Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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 (a collection of your compositions) for submission which will be reviewed for consideration.

Some students may be invited for a face-to-face interview, while others may be invited to join the program outright. This will be decided on a case-by-case basis.

Successful applicants are required to participate in the Music Skills Diagnostic Test. Dates and times will be confirmed at a later date.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Mon 12 Oct 2026	5pm - 5:15pm (UTC+11:00)	ONLINE - Virtual Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

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]

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

Play at the Con - Private Lessons

Play at the Con brings the Conservatorium’s expertise to the community through personalised one-to-one music lessons with experienced teachers. Lessons are available across a wide range of instruments, as well as music theory and composition, and are tailored to your experience and goals. The program is open to all ages, with no auditions required. Whether you are starting out, returning to music, or enrolling your child, Play at the Con is here to support your musical journey.... [More]

Music Theatre and 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 vocal technique creating a character text interpretation telling the story Students will learn how to bring characters to life. Whether working as a team in the ensemble or finding your spotlight as a soloist – you will be shown how to be your own detective and discover your characters story to tell. Come and explore the genre... [More]

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