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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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
...<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 - 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 - 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.
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 2026.
There are 2 rounds. A video round (due 5pm Monday 17th November), and a live round (held Monday 1st December from 330pm).
Please note, there is no in person activity on Monday 17th November. 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 1 2026.
If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Soul Ensemble -Audition
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<p>These classes are designed to introduce the student to a broad range of classic Soul and Rhythm ’n’ Blues music styles. Key
...THIS IS A LIVE AUDITION - You will receive an email 1 week before the audition with your audition time.
** For adults (minimum age 16)
The fee for the 8 week term is $610. If you enrol for an audition by 12 January, 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 10 February with Darren Heinrich
or
Thursday nights from 12 February with Nick Hoorweg
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.
Contemporary Vocal Studio - Audition
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<p>A short audition will be conducted for this course. You will need to enrol for the audition.</p>
<p><strong>Please prepare<
...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 12 January 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 9 February 7.30-9.30pm
or
Tuesday 10 February 5.30-7.30pm
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 9 February 6-8pm (tutor - Andrew Dickeson)
- Tuesday 10 February 6-8pm (tutor - Karl Laskowski)
- Wednesday 11 February 6-8pm (tutor - Mariela Mulder)
- Thursday 12 February 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 12 January (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.
Sound Recording in the Home Studio
This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.