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 30 Sep
5pm - 8pm
1 session, 3 hours total

Jo Fabro

For adults (minimum age 16)

Classes options for Spring Term 2019 will be:
Monday 14 Oct from 6 to 8pm
OR
Tuesday 15 Oct 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 23 Sept, 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 30 Sep 2019	5pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 4017 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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 03 Oct
5:30pm - 8:30pm
1 session, 3 hours total

Ron Philpott

For adults (minimum age 16)

JAZZ ENSEMBLES COMMENCE ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:

Monday 14 Oct – 6.30-8.30pm (tutor – Andrew Dickeson)
Tuesday 15 Oct – 6-8pm (tutor – Ron Philpott)
Wednesday 16 Oct – 6-8pm (tutor – Hannah James)
Thursday 17 Oct – 6-8pm (tutor – Ron Philpott)

The fee for the 8 week term is $495. If you enrol for an audition by 23 Sept, 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 NOTE: The end of year combined concert for all ensembles will be in Week 8 on Thursday 5 December>
Please let us know your instrument when you enrol.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Thu 03 Oct 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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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.

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Vocal Horizons 3 Ensemble

Mon 14 Oct - Mon 02 Dec 2019
6:30pm - 8:30pm
8 sessions, 16 hours total

Rebecca Scott

Suitable for ages 16+
Entry Level: Prior enrolment in Vocal Horizons Level 2 OR suitable for students who have completed other vocal training and/or with choral experience. Music reading skills essential. Suitable for advanced choral singers.

When	Time	Where
Mon 14 Oct 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 3047 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 21 Oct 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 3047 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 28 Oct 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 3047 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 04 Nov 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 3047 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 11 Nov 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 3047 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 18 Nov 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 3047 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 25 Nov 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 3047 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 02 Dec 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 3047 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

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Entry Level: Prior completion of Music Fundamentals Level 3.

When	Time	Where
Thu 17 Oct 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 2158 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Thu 24 Oct 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 2158 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
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Thu 28 Nov 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 2158 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Thu 05 Dec 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 2158 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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