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 28 Jan
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

Notifcation 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 $480. If you enrol for an audition by 13 January you will only pay the Early Bird rate $422.40 (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 10 February 7.30-9.30pm

Wednesday 13 February 5.30-7.30pm

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Tue 28 Jan 2025	5:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	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 29 Jan
5:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
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 inform you of your audition time.

JAZZ ENSEMBLES COMMENCE ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:

Monday 10 February6-8pm (tutor - Andrew Dickeson)
Tuesday 11 February 6-8pm (tutor - Brendan Clarke)
Wednesday 12 February- 6-8pm (tutor - Mariela Mulder)
Thursday 13 February 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 $560. If you enrol for an audition by 13 January (end of early bird offer) you will only pay the Early Bird rate for the term $492.80 (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.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Wed 29 Jan 2025	5:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	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 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. Different styles, including... [More]

Jazz Piano: First Steps Level 2

Mon 10 Feb - Mon 31 Mar 2025
6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00) (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 10 Feb 2025	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 17 Feb 2025	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 24 Feb 2025	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 3 Mar 2025	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 10 Mar 2025	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 17 Mar 2025	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 24 Mar 2025	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 31 Mar 2025	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

Music Fundamentals Level 4 ONLINE

This course continues the development of practical and theoretical skills achieved in Levels 1 2 and 3 . Harmonic analysis of jazz and contemporary music as well as the use of modes and other scales in composition and improvisation . Further exploration of rhythmic feels in compound and odd meters as well as concepts such as syncopation and swing feel .Historical perspectives in jazz and art music will be included to for analysis and to develop active listening skills in music .... [More]

Music Fundamentals Level 4 ONLINE

Wed 12 Feb - Wed 2 Apr 2025
10:30am - 12:30pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
8 sessions, 16 hours total

Virtual Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Renata Arrivolo

This is an ONLINE CLASS For adults (minimum age 16)
Participants will need:
a device with a webcam and mic (laptop, tablet or phone all have these as part of their internal systems a desktop or laptop is preferred)
a quiet spot in your home away from distractions
an internet connection
access to your email address you use to register to this class from the device above

A workbook covering Music Fundamentals 1-4 is required for this class. (You may already have purchased this from a previous level). If you need to purchase this, please scroll to the bottom of this page and add to cart with your course enrolment. It will be mailed to the postal address you provide when booking a week before the term starts. The Cost is $50

When	Time	Where
Wed 12 Feb 2025	10:30am - 12:30pm (UTC+11:00)	ONLINE - Virtual Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 19 Feb 2025	10:30am - 12:30pm (UTC+11:00)	ONLINE - Virtual Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 26 Feb 2025	10:30am - 12:30pm (UTC+11:00)	ONLINE - Virtual Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 5 Mar 2025	10:30am - 12:30pm (UTC+11:00)	ONLINE - Virtual Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 12 Mar 2025	10:30am - 12:30pm (UTC+11:00)	ONLINE - Virtual Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 19 Mar 2025	10:30am - 12:30pm (UTC+11:00)	ONLINE - Virtual Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 26 Mar 2025	10:30am - 12:30pm (UTC+11:00)	ONLINE - Virtual Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 2 Apr 2025	10:30am - 12:30pm (UTC+11:00)	ONLINE - Virtual Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

Jazz Piano: First Steps Level 1

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