Advanced - Conservatorium Open Academy

Contemporary Vocal Studio - Audition

A short 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 given on the day. Should you be successful, you will be emailed after the audition date with a link to enrol in the class itself. The Contemporary Vocal Studio is designed to further develop the skills of vocal students. This... [More]

Contemporary Vocal Studio - Audition

Tue 1 Apr
5:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
1 session, 3 hours total

Jo Fabro

For adults (minimum age 16)

THIS IS A FACE TO FACE AUDITION - you will receive an email 1 week before the audition to confirm your audition time.

CLASSES START ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:

Monday nights 7.30-9.30pm from 5 May

OR

Wednesday nights 5.30-7.30pm from 7 May

Once you have passed your audition you will be emailed a link to enrol in the course. The fee for the 8 week term will be $500. If you enrol for an audition by 7 April, you will only pay the Early Bird rate of $440 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 will be eligible for a 15% discount - for this to apply, you will need to enter your ID number when you enrol in the course.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Tue 1 Apr 2025	5:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 1100 - 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 17 Apr
5:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 3 hours total

Andrew Dickeson

For adults (minimum age 16)

THIS IS A LIVE AUDITION - You will receive an email 1 week before the audition date to confirm your audition time.

JAZZ ENSEMBLES COMMENCE ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:

Mon 5 May 6-8pm - tutor Andrew Dickeson

(Note: Mon 9 June is a public holiday so term finishes on Mon 30 June)

Tues 6 May 6-8pm - tutor Karl Laskowski
Wed 7 May 6-8pm - tutor Mariela Mulder
Thurs 8 May 6-8pm - tutor Michael Bartolomei

Once you have passed your audition you will be emailed a link to enrol in the course. The fee for the 8 week term is $585. If you enrol for an audition by 7 April (end of early bird offer) you will only pay the Early Bird rate of $514.80 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 will be eligible for a 15% discount - for this to apply, you will need to enter your ID number when you enrol in the course.

PLEASE NOTE: We will only audition positions that are vacant. Current students have first option to re-enrol. If there are no spots available for your instrument, we will inform you and refund your audition fee.

Please let us know your instrument when enrolling in the audition. Any woodwind or brass instrument will be considered for the 'horn' positions.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Thu 17 Apr 2025	5:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1085 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

Impro Basics

Piano for Continuers

Piano for Continuers is designed for the advanced beginner who has completed Piano for Beginners Level 4 and would like to continue to learn more challenging repertoire in a group context. The focus of the course will be on further development of piano technique, as well as exploring the inner workings of pieces, and how to emotionally connect for more expressive, nuanced and confident performances. A feature of the course, and a key part of each class, will be the preparation of a... [More]

Piano for Continuers

Thu 8 May - Thu 26 Jun 2025
6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
8 sessions, 16 hours total

Cathy Kerr

This is a face to face class at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music
For adults (minimum age 16)

When	Time	Where
Thu 8 May 2025	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Thu 15 May 2025	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Thu 22 May 2025	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Thu 29 May 2025	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Thu 5 Jun 2025	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Thu 12 Jun 2025	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Thu 19 Jun 2025	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Thu 26 Jun 2025	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

Piano for Beginners Level 4

Rising Stars Audition - Brass

Instruments welcome to apply are: Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Tuba, Euphonium. Applications for 2025 have now closed. Please join the waiting list to be notified when auditions are opened. Eligibility: Applications are invited from students who have been playing their instrument for at least two years and are over the age of 6. Students are required to play: 1. Two contrasting pieces of your choice, not longer than 10 minutes together. Candidates are encouraged to choose... [More]