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Nexus NDV Choir

Nexus NDV is a high-level harmony group for neurodivergent young adults aged 18-35'ish. Run by Musical Director Naomi Crellin (The Idea of North) and Communications Director John Knowles (professional improvisation comedian, storyteller and communication coach), Nexus was created with a simple goal: to create a space for skilled and passionate harmony singers to meet and make music without the stringent expectations and conventions generally placed upon musical outfits at this... [More]
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Nexus NDV Choir

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<p>Nexus NDV is a high-level harmony group for neurodivergent young adults aged 18-35'ish.</p>

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Term dates as follows:

Terms Start date End date
2 Thursday 28 May Thursday 2 July
3 Thursday 23 July Thursday 1 October
4 Thursday 22 October Thursday 17 December

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

Creating Great Lyrics ONLINE

Creating great lyrics is not just a matter of coming up with good ideas—it’s knowing how to build on those ideas, and turn them into finished songs—songs that communicate your unique perspective, and also communicate to a wider audience.   As the masters say, inspiration only matters if you know what to do with it. This course is all about equipping you with the practical tools and concepts for taking your inspiration, and confidently turning it into your best song lyrics. ... [More]
$225 Limited inc GST
Creating Great Lyrics ONLINE

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Self paced

2026-08-24 2026-08-24
Virtual Sydney Conservatorium of Music

This is the self-paced version of the course.

PLEASE NOTE: TUTOR SUPPORT IS NOT OFFERED IN THE SELF-PACED COURSE.

An email granting you access to the content modules will be sent to your nominated email the next business day (excluding Fridays) after your payment has been received. Access to the modules will be for 12 months from the receipt of that email.

For adults (minimum age 16)

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

Jazz Ensembles - Audition

These classes are designed for students who wish to develop confident improvisation, aural and sight-reading skills. They provide an ensemble-based environment for the development of personal jazz skills, along with an understanding of the dynamics at work in a small performance group. Typically, there will be drums, electric bass, piano, horns (trumpet, alto, tenor) and guitar as the usual line-up. Other instruments are welcome (vibes, flute etc).  During the term Jazz Ensembles... [More]
$20 Limited inc GST
Jazz Ensembles - Audition

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For adults (minimum age 16)

THIS IS A LIVE AUDITION - You will receive an email 1 week before the audition date to inform you of your audition time.

JAZZ ENSEMBLES COMMENCE ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:

  • Monday 12 OCTOBER 6-8pm (tutor - Andrew Dickeson)
  • Tuesday 13 OCTOBER 6-8pm (tutor - Karl Laskowski)
  • Wednesday 14 OCTOBER 6-8pm (tutor - Bernice Tesara)
  • Thursday 15 OCTOBER 6-8pm (tutor - Michael Bartolomei)

Any woodwind or brass instrument will be considered for the 'horn' positions.

The fee for the 8-week term is $610. If you enrol for an audition by 29 JUNE (end of early bird offer) you will only pay the Early Bird rate for the term $536.80 (12% discount), providing you are successful at audition. If you are a full-time student or hold a current pension/healthcare card, you are eligible for a 15% discount. You can enter your ID number at checkout to receive this discount. 

PLEASE NOTE: 
We will only audition positions that are vacant. Current students have first option to re-enrol. We will inform you if there are no spots available to audition for ASAP and refund your audition fee.

Please let us know your instrument when you enrol.

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

Contemporary Vocal Studio - Audition

A short audition will be conducted for this course.  You will need to enrol for the audition.   If you are a returning Contemporary Vocal Studio student wishing to enrol again for next term, please email the team to be considered for re-enrolment. Please prepare A verse and a chorus from 2 contrasting songs (e.g. a ballad and an up-tempo song) to be sung a cappella. A short harmonic exercise will be given on the day to demonstrate the singer's ability to hold a harmonic line... [More]
$20 Limited inc GST
Contemporary Vocal Studio - Audition

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For adults (minimum age 16)
THIS IS A FACE-TO-FACE AUDITION

Notification of your specific 10 min audition time will be sent the week prior to the audition date.

Once you have passed your audition you will be emailed a link to enrol in the term class. The fee for the 8-week term will be $520. If you enrol for an audition by 29 June, you will only pay the Early Bird rate $457.60 (12% discount) for the term, providing you are successful at audition. If you are a current full-time student or hold a current pension/healthcare card, you are eligible for a 15% discount.

CLASS START DATES ARE:

Monday 12 OCTOBER 7.30-9.30pm
or
Tuesday 13 OCTOBER 5.30-7.30pm

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

Soul Ensemble -Audition

These classes are designed to introduce the student to a broad range of classic Soul and Rhythm ’n’ Blues music styles.  Key features of this broad genre are revealed through the performance of historically important repertoire from the 1950s/60s/70s through to the present era.  Vocalists gain experience singing both lead and harmony parts Rhythm section players learn to create authentic grooves that will move an audience.  Horn players learn to work as a section, punctuating the... [More]
$20 Limited inc GST
Soul Ensemble -Audition

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For adults (minimum age 16)

THIS IS A LIVE AUDITION - You will receive an email 1 week before the audition with your audition time.

The fee for the 8-week term is $610. If you enrol for an audition by 29 June, you will only pay the Early Bird rate of $536.80 for the term (12% discount), providing you are successful at audition. If you are a full-time student or hold a current pension/healthcare card, you are eligible for a 15% discount. Call office for more info.

PLEASE NOTE: We will only audition positions that are vacant. Current students have first option to re-enrol. If there are no places available for your instrument, we will inform you and refund your audition fee. 

The course is for adults (minimum age 16)

Classes will be on:

Tuesday nights from 4 August with Darren Heinrich

PLEASE LET US KNOW WHAT INSTRUMENT YOU ARE PLAYING FOR THE AUDITION

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

Australian National Band and Orchestra Conference 2026 - FULL & SINGLE DAY Passes

The Open Academy at the Con and the Australian Band and Orchestra Directors Association (ABODA) NSW Branch are pleased to present the Australian National Band and Orchestra Conference 2026. ANBOC 2026 offers an array of opportunities to work with outstanding conductors and music educators in a collaborative and friendly environment at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. The conference will feature conducting masterclasses, keynote lectures and gala concerts. More detailed... [More]
$750 $650.00 Limited inc GST
Australian National Band and Orchestra Conference 2026 - FULL & SINGLE DAY Passes

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Aboda members should contact their state secretaries to get a discount promotional code.

All students must call (02) 9351 1208 to register your details before proceeding with the on-line enrolment process.

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

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Instrumentation

PLACES ARE LIMITED FOR THE FOLLOWING INSTRUMENTS:

  • 2 pianos (2 spaces left for this term)
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We can accept any number of wind or other instruments.

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

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