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

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

Venue TBA

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. Some students may also be invited for a face-to-face interview.
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.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Mon 13 Oct 2025	5pm - 5:15pm (UTC+11:00)

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

Opera and Music Theatre Lab Intensive Audition

OPERA & MUSIC THEATRE INTENSIVE 2026: January 21-23 Are you an aspiring Opera or Music Theatre singer? Hone your singing and acting skills at our 3-day Opera & Music Theatre Intensive! Opera & Music Theatre Lab Intensive is a 3-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, in Opera & Music Theatre Lab Intensive you will be rehearsed into ensemble numbers drawn from... [More]

Opera and Music Theatre Lab Intensive Audition

Sun 30 Nov
11:29pm - 11:59pm (UTC+11:00)
1 session, 0.5 hours total

Virtual Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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 video applications. Please submit your audition videos or links to con.openacademy@sydney.edu.au by 11:59pm Sunday 30 November.

Opera and Music Theatre Lab Intensive dates are 21 - 23 January 2026

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sun 30 Nov 2025	11:29pm - 11:59pm (UTC+11:00)	ONLINE - Virtual Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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.

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]

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

Music Theatre Performance Skills (15-22yrs)

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]

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