Advanced - Conservatorium Open Academy

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

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, please email us at con.openacademy@sydney.edu.au after you enrol to advise (please include what instrument you play) - this will help us to know how many people are interested. We will try to get through as many mock auditions as we can, but there is no guarantee.

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 - Strings

Instruments welcome to apply: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Harp, Classical Guitar. 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 three years and are over the age of 6. Round One – Video recording Applicants are required to present two pieces of different styles, showing a range of musical and technical skill in... [More]