Advanced - Conservatorium Open Academy

The Contemporary Vocal Studio - audition

A short audition will be held for this course You will need to enrol for the audition. Please prepare: A verse and a chorus from 2 contrasting songs (eg a ballad and an uptempo song) to be sung a cappella. You will also be required to sing some basic vocal exercises with the teacher (to be decided on the day). The Contemporary Vocal Studio is designed to further develop the skills of vocal students. This class is for students who have singing experience that they would like to... [More]

The Contemporary Vocal Studio - audition

Mon 15 Jul
5:30pm - 8:30pm
1 session, 3 hours total

Venue TBA

Jo Fabro

For adults (minimum age 16)

Classes options for Winter Term 2019 will be:
Monday 29 July from 6 to 8pm
OR
Tuesday 30 July from 7.30-9.30pm.

Once you have passed your audition you will be emailed a link to enrol. The fee for the 8 week term will be $415. If you enrol for an audition by Monday 8 July, you will only pay the Early Bird rate of $365.20 ( 12% discount) for the term, providing you are successful at audition.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Mon 15 Jul 2019	5:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)

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

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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: Drummers will... [More]

Jazz Ensembles - Audition

Thu 18 Jul
5:30pm - 8:30pm
1 session, 3 hours total

Ron Philpott

For adults (minimum age 16)

JAZZ ENSEMBLES COMMENCE ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:

Monday 29 July – 6.30-8.30pm (tutor – Andrew Dickeson)
Tuesday 30 July- 6-8pm (tutor – Ron Philpott)
Wednesday 31 July- 6-8pm (tutor – Hannah James)
Thursday 11 August – 6-8pm (tutor – Ron Philpott)

The fee for the 8 week term is $495. If you enrol for an audition by 8 July, you will only pay the Early Bird rate of $435.60 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 the office for more info.

Please let us know your instrument when you enrol.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Thu 18 Jul 2019	5:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Foyer - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

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Are you planning to audition for a Conservatorium tertiary degree in jazz? Be well informed about the audition requirements and process so you can achieve your best result in this highly competitive field. This three hour workshop includes discussion and demonstration of the process and the opportunity for some students to try a mock audition in front of your peers (this is optional). This is an invaluable opportunity to ensure your optimum preparation for the “real thing”.... [More]

Tertiary Jazz Pre-audition Workshop

Sat 27 Jul
2pm - 5pm
1 session, 3 hours total

Kevin Hunt

Please email us after you enrol to let us know your instrument and if you want to do a mock audition and we will try to accommodate your request. PLEASE NOTE: there are limited spots for mock audition so not everyone will get a chance to get up.
Make sure you read the audition requirements on the Conservatorium’s page. Link has been provided below.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 27 Jul 2019	2pm - 5pm (UTC+10:00)	Recital Hall West - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Tertiary Jazz Pre-audition Workshop

Sat 12 Oct
2pm - 5pm
1 session, 3 hours total

Craig Scott

Please email us after you enrol to let us know your instrument and if you want to do a mock audition and we will try to accommodate your request. PLEASE NOTE: there are limited spots for mock audition so not everyone will get a chance to get up.
Make sure you read the audition requirements on the Conservatorium’s page. Link has been provided below.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 12 Oct 2019	2pm - 5pm (UTC+11:00)	Recital Hall West - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

Jazz Harmony 2

Jazz Harmony 2 builds on concepts presented in Jazz Harmony 1. This course will discuss the Blues form, minor key harmony (in depth), guide tone lines, voice leading and diminished chord patterns and scales. An in-depth presentation of melodic analysis techniques will also be covered. In addition, two workshop weeks will be scheduled for composition assignments to be performed and analysed. Entry: by prior enrolment in Jazz Harmony 1. WHAT STUDENTS SAY ABOUT THIS COURSE A... [More]

Jazz Harmony 2

Tue 30 Jul - Tue 17 Sep 2019
6:30pm - 8:30pm
8 sessions, 16 hours total

Roy Issac

For adults (minimum age 16)
Entry Level: Prior completion of Jazz Harmony level 1 or discussion with tutor

When	Time	Where
Tue 30 Jul 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 2164 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 06 Aug 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 2164 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 13 Aug 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 2164 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 20 Aug 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 2164 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 27 Aug 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 2164 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 03 Sep 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 2164 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 10 Sep 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 2164 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 17 Sep 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 2164 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

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Taught in the keyboard lab on weighted digital keyboards, level 3 is designed for the advanced beginner, who is familiar with the notes of the keyboard, has prior understanding of note reading, and experience with basic technical work and piano pieces in varying hand positions. Over 8 weeks, students will be taken through an intensive course of technical work, finger training, sight reading skill, pedal use, basic chord symbol reading, and exploration of basic piano literature in... [More]