Rising Stars Audition - Jazz
<p><strong>How to apply</strong><br/>All students must enrol in an audition to be considered to join the Rising Stars Program. </p><p>Applications are invited from students who have been playing their
...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
<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>
<p>This
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Contemporary Vocal Studio - Audition
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<p>A short audition will be conducted for this course. You will need to enrol for the audition. </p>
<p>If you are a
...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
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<p>These classes are designed for students who wish to develop confident improvisation, aural and sight-reading skills. They
...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
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<p><strong>Piano for Continuers – Level 1</strong> is suitable for advanced students who may have recently completed
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
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
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Piano for Continuers Level 2
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<p><strong>Piano for Continuers – Level 2</strong> is designed for advanced beginners who are already comfortable
...The listed dates are correct.
If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Vocal Horizons 3 Ensemble
This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.
Rising Stars Audition - Strings
This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.
Rising Stars Audition - Piano
This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.