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Rising Stars Audition - Jazz

How to apply All students must enrol in an audition to be considered to join the Rising Stars Program. Applications are invited from students who have been playing their instrument for at least 3 years and are over the age of 10. Backline and frontline instrumentalists are welcome to apply. The auditions will be held in two rounds. Round 1 will be a video submission round. Round 2 will be a Live Audition. Students will be required to play an own choice piece in a jazz style that... [More]
$20 Limited inc GST
Rising Stars Audition - Jazz

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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

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.  This three-hour workshop includes discussion and demonstration of audition techniques including information on the Conservatorium’s audition process, a mock Jazz Aptitude Test, and the opportunity for some students to undertake a mock audition*, which will be critiqued by staff members from the... [More]
$85 Limited inc GST
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>

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If you wish to do a mock audition, bring your instrument on the day and we will try to accommodate as many students as possible. We will provide: Piano, drum kit, guitar and bass amps. (not guitars or basses). You will need to bring your own leads and drum sticks.

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

Contemporary Vocal Studio - Audition

A short audition will be conducted for this course.  You will need to enrol for the audition.   If you are a returning Contemporary Vocal Studio student wishing to enrol again for next term, please email the team to be considered for re-enrolment. Please prepare A verse and a chorus from 2 contrasting songs (e.g. a ballad and an up-tempo song) to be sung a cappella. A short harmonic exercise will be given on the day to demonstrate the singer's ability to hold a harmonic line... [More]
$20 Limited inc GST
Contemporary Vocal Studio - Audition

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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 29 June, 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 27 July 7.30-9.30pm

or

Tuesday 28 July 5.30-7.30pm

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 Jazz Ensembles... [More]
$20 Limited inc GST
Jazz Ensembles - Audition

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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.

Piano for Continuers Level 1

Piano for Continuers – Level 1 Piano for Continuers – Level 1 is suitable for advanced students who may have recently completed Piano for Beginners Level 4 and would like to continue developing their skills in a group setting. The course focuses on consolidating piano technique, improving musical understanding, and developing expressive performance skills. Students work with progressively more challenging repertoire and prepare a piece of their own choosing, finalised with the... [More]
$580 $510.40 Limited inc GST
Piano for Continuers Level 1

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<p><strong>Piano for Continuers – Level 1</strong> is suitable for advanced students who may have recently completed

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

Jazz Piano: First Steps Level 4

In Jazz Piano First Steps Level 4 students continue their study of Jazz Standards from the Great American Songbook and Jazz Masters.  Students expand on their knowledge and skills gained in Levels 1, 2 and 3 arranging tunes with a variety of approaches including for solo piano, piano accompaniment for a singer or instrumentalist, and also ensemble playing.  Students will continue to explore Latin and Swing rhythm feels as well as developing approaches to Jazz Funk and Pop... [More]
$580 $510.40 Limited inc GST
Jazz Piano: First Steps Level 4

<p>In Jazz Piano First Steps Level 4 students continue their study of Jazz Standards from the Great American Songbook and Jazz Masters. </p>

<p>Students expand on their knowledge and skills gained in

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

Piano for Continuers Level 2

Piano for Continuers – Level 2 Piano for Continuers – Level 2 is designed for advanced beginners who are already comfortable playing at approximately AMEB Grade 3 standard or above. This level builds the skills developed in Level 1 and moves at a faster pace. The course places greater emphasis on technical control, stylistic awareness, interpretation, and expressive performance. Students prepare an individual piece, finalised in the first class, that reflects the increased... [More]
$580 $510.40 Limited inc GST
Piano for Continuers Level 2

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This course starts 1-week later than other Term 3 Short Courses due to tutor availability.
The listed dates are correct.

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

Vocal Horizons 3 Ensemble

In this course, students will focus on close harmony work in a small vocal ensemble, providing skills including: Pitch accuracy Clear diction Rhythmic co-ordination Following visual cues Improved dynamic range Blending voices Sharpening memory skills Aims include: To learn about vocal agility and flexibility and applying it as an ensemble Learn to integrate more in-depth theory with repertoire learning To learn ways to develop confidence in performance To develop the voice in... [More]

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

Rising Stars Audition - Strings

Instruments welcome to apply: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Harp, Classical Guitar. All students must enrol in an audition to be considered to join the Rising Stars Program. Auditions are held at the end of each year, with applications opening in September for auditions held in late October. There are no mid-year auditions for entry into the Rising Stars program. Eligibility: Students who have been playing their instrument for at least two years and are over the age of 6 are... [More]

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

Rising Stars Audition - Piano

All students must enrol in an audition to be considered to join the Rising Stars Program. Auditions are held at the end of each year, with applications opening in September for auditions held in late October. There are no mid-year auditions for entry into the Rising Stars program. Eligibility: Students who have been playing their instrument for at least two years and are over the age of 6 are welcome to apply. Round One: Video recording Applicants are required to present two... [More]

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.