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Music Theatre Audition Technique Workshop

Are you working towards an audition for a music theatre program or production? Be well-informed about the audition process and polish your presentation skills to give yourself an edge in this highly competitive field. This 2.5 hour workshop includes tips on how to present audition videos, and techniques to use in a live audition. There will be the opportunity for some students to undertake a mock live audition* which will be critiqued by staff members from the Conservatorium’s... [More]

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

Music Theatre Performance Skills (15-22yrs)

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

Mon 14 Jul
5:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 3 hours total

Jo Fabro

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 $500. If you enrol for an audition by 30 June you will only pay the Early Bird rate $440 (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 28 July 7.30-9.30pm

or

Wednesday 30 July 5.30-7.30pm

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Mon 14 Jul 2025	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.

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

Wed 16 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 - You will receive an email 1 week before the audition date to confirm your audition time.

JAZZ ENSEMBLES COMMENCE ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:

Mon 28 July 6-8pm - tutor Andrew Dickeson
Tues 29 July 6-8pm - tutor Karl Laskowski
Wed 30 July 6-8pm - tutor Mariela Mulder
Thurs 31 July 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 30 June(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
Wed 16 Jul 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

Jazz Piano: First Steps Level 2

Students will be extending the knowledge and skills that they gained in the Jazz Piano 1st Steps level 1 course. By studying classic jazz tunes from the Great American Songbook and by many of the jazz masters, students will develop a deeper understanding of jazz harmony as well as melodies and rhythms unique to the jazz idiom. The skills of voicing chords and voice leading will be developed further as well as learning jazz language to help with improvisation and jazz feel.... [More]

Jazz Piano: First Steps Level 2

Mon 28 Jul - Mon 15 Sep 2025
6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
8 sessions, 16 hours total

Renata Arrivolo

This is a face to face class held in our piano lab at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music

When	Time	Where
Mon 28 Jul 2025	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 4 Aug 2025	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 11 Aug 2025	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 18 Aug 2025	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 25 Aug 2025	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 1 Sep 2025	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 8 Sep 2025	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 15 Sep 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 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

Wed 30 Jul - Wed 17 Sep 2025
11:30am - 1:30pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
8 sessions, 16 hours total

Peter Walsh

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

When	Time	Where
Wed 30 Jul 2025	11:30am - 1:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 6 Aug 2025	11:30am - 1:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 13 Aug 2025	11:30am - 1:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 20 Aug 2025	11:30am - 1:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 27 Aug 2025	11:30am - 1:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 3 Sep 2025	11:30am - 1:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 10 Sep 2025	11:30am - 1:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 17 Sep 2025	11:30am - 1:30pm (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

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]

Jazz Audition Technique Workshop

Sat 23 Aug
2pm - 5pm (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 3 hours total

Steve Barry , Hannah James

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.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 23 Aug 2025	2pm - 5pm (UTC+10:00)	Music Workshop - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

Rising Stars Audition - Brass

Instruments welcome to apply are: Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Tuba, Euphonium. 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 10 are... [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.

Rising Stars Audition - Woodwind

Instruments welcome to apply are: Flute/Piccolo, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Cor Anglais, Saxophone. 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... [More]

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