Kids at the Con - Red Class
<p><strong>For 3-4 year olds</strong> </p><p>In the Red class, children focus on basic musical elements through exploring music with differentiation in pitch, beat and tempo. Motor skills are also
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<p><strong>For 3-4 year olds</strong> </p><p>In the Red class, children focus on basic musical elements through exploring music with differentiation in pitch, beat and tempo. Motor skills are also
...<p><strong>For 3-4 year olds</strong> </p><p>In the Red class, children focus on basic musical elements through exploring music with differentiation in pitch, beat and tempo. Motor skills are also
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Kids at the Con - Yellow Class
<p><strong>For 5-6 year olds</strong></p><p>In the Yellow class, children continue to experience beat, pitch, tempo, dynamics and structure through playing, singing and moving. Simple notation is
...<p><strong>For 5-6 year olds</strong></p><p>In the Yellow class, children continue to experience beat, pitch, tempo, dynamics and structure through playing, singing and moving. Simple notation is
...<p><strong>For 5-6 year olds</strong></p><p>In the Yellow class, children continue to experience beat, pitch, tempo, dynamics and structure through playing, singing and moving. Simple notation is
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Kids at the Con - Green Class
<p><strong>For 6-7 year olds</strong> </p><p>In the Green class, children continue to experience the elements of music through singing, moving and playing. Conventional music notation is introduced
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Kids at the Con - Orange Class
<p><strong>For 4-5 year olds</strong> </p><p>Building on the foundational elements developed in the Red class, children are introduced to the first 5 solfa notes (doh-soh). Activities for group
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Kids at the Con - Blue Class
<p><strong>For 7-10 year olds</strong> </p><p>The participants in this level bring a diversity of musical experiences to class as some have started learning a specific instrument, but others have not.
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
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>
<p>Run by Musical Director Naomi Crellin (The Idea
...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.
Music Theatre Audition Technique Workshop
<p>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
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Rising Stars Audition - Jazz
<p><strong>How to apply</strong><br/>All students must enrol in an audition to be considered to join the Rising Stars Program. </p><p>Applications are invited from students who have been playing their
...This class is for Students auditioning to join the Rising Stars Jazz Program in Semester 2 2026.
There are 2 rounds. A video round (due 5pm Monday 15th June), and a live round (held Monday 29th June from 330pm).
Please note, there is no in person activity on Monday 15th June. This is just the due date and time for your audition enrolment and video application to be received.
Videos should be uploaded to YouTube following the instructions provided below, and emailed to con.openacademy@sydney.edu.au.
Successful students will join the program from Semester 2 2026.
If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Jazz Audition Technique Workshop
<p>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. </p>
<p>This
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Jazz Ensembles - Audition
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<p>These classes are designed for students who wish to develop confident improvisation, aural and sight-reading skills. They
...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 27 JULY 6-8pm (tutor - Andrew Dickeson)
- Tuesday 28 JULY 6-8pm (tutor - Karl Laskowski)
- Wednesday 29 JULY 6-8pm (tutor - Bernice Tesara)
- Thursday 30 JULY 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.