Advanced - Conservatorium Open Academy

Contemporary Vocal Studio - audition

DUE TO NEW COVID RESTRICTIONS THIS AUDITION WILL NOW BE RECORDED, THE CLASS ITSELF IS STILL PLANNED FACE TO FACE SUBJECT TO NSW COVID RULES. A short VIDEO RECORDED audition will be conducted 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. There will also be some vocal exercises to be recorded, a demonstration video of these will be sent after enrolment. A... [More]

Contemporary Vocal Studio - audition

Mon 05 Jul
5:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 3 hours total

Virtual Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Jo Fabro

For adults (minimum age 16)
THIS IS A RECORDED AUDITION
Classes options for Winter 2021 start dates will be:
Monday 19 July from 5.30-7.25pm
OR
Tuesday 20 July from 7.35-9.30pm.

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 $440. If you enrol for an audition by 21 June, you will only pay the Early Bird rate of $387.20 (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.
Participants need to enrol in the audition, send a video recording of the audition requirements and answer a short questionaire (to be emailed to you after enrolment) before the audition date.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Mon 05 Jul 2021	5:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	tbc - Virtual Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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: Drummers will... [More]

Jazz Ensembles - Audition

Thu 08 Jul
5:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 3 hours total

Andrew Dickeson

For adults (minimum age 16)
THIS IS A LIVE AUDITION
JAZZ ENSEMBLES COMMENCE ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:

Monday 19 July - 6-8pm (tutor – Andrew Dickeson)
Tuesday 20 July – 6-8pm (tutor – Brendan Clarke)
Wednesday 21 July- 6-8pm (tutor – Hannah James)

The fee for the 8 week term is $520. If you enrol for an audition by 21 June, you will only pay the Early Bird rate of $457.60 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. 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.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Thu 08 Jul 2021	5:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1084 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

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Wed 21 Jul - Wed 08 Sep 2021
6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)
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For adults (minimum age 16)
This is an FACE TO FACE class in the Conservatorium building
Entry: by prior enrolment in Piano for Beginners Level 2

When	Time	Where
Wed 21 Jul 2021	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 28 Jul 2021	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 04 Aug 2021	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 11 Aug 2021	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 18 Aug 2021	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
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Wed 01 Sep 2021	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
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If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.

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Make sure you read the audition requirements on the Conservatorium’s page. Link has been provided below.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 24 Jul 2021	2pm - 5pm (UTC+10:00)	Music Workshop - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

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