Kids at the Con School Holiday Workshops - 6-10 year olds
<p>Kids at the Con School Holiday Workshops (6-10yrs) run for 5 hours each day, from 9am to 2pm. Activities include pitch and rhythm work using tuned and un-tuned percussion instruments, active
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If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Contemporary Vocal Studio - Audition
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<p><em>A short audition will be conducted for this course</em> You will need to enrol for the audition.</p>
<p>Please prepare:
...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 $460. If you enrol for an audition by 18 September you will only pay the Early Bird rate $404.80 (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 will be:
Monday 16 October from 7.30-9.30pm
If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Soul Ensemble -Audition
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...THIS IS A LIVE AUDITION
** For adults (minimum age 16)
The fee for the 8 week term is $540. If you enrol for an audition by 18 September (end of early bird offer), you will only pay the Early Bird rate of $475.20 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 are eligible for a 15% discount. Call office for more info.
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 currently . For adults (minimum age 16)
SOUL ENSEMBLE start dates are: Tuesday 17 October and Thursday 19 October 6-8pm.
PLEASE LET US KNOW WHAT INSTRUMENT YOU ARE PLAYING FOR THE AUDITION
If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Kids at the Con - Green Class
<p><strong>For 6-7 year olds</strong> </p><p>In the Green class, children continue to experience the elements of music through singing, moving and playing. Conventional music notation is introduced
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Kids at the Con - Blue Class
<p><strong>For 7-10 year olds</strong> </p><p>The participants in this level bring a diversity of musical experiences to class as some have started learning a specific instrument, but others have not.
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Rising Stars Audition - Strings
<p>Instruments welcome to apply: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Harp, Classical Guitar.</p><p><!--- Auditions for the 2023 program will be held in October 2022. ---> Please join the waiting list
...2. Successful applicants will be notified in writing to attend a second round Live Audition on Sunday 5th November.
3. Students who are successful in auditioning for the Rising Stars program are required to participate in the Music Skills Diagnostic Test. Dates and times will be confirmed at a later date.
If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Rising Stars Audition - Piano
<p><!---Auditions for the 2023 program will be held in October 2022.---> Please join the waiting list to be notified when audition applications are opened.</p><p><strong>Eligibility:</strong><br/>
...2. Applicants who passed the video auditions will be notified by email.
3. Successful applicants will then be invited to participate in the live auditions taking place on Monday 6th November 4-8pm. An individual audition timeslot will be allocated to you. If there is a specific time that you will not be available, please inform us immediately to aid with scheduling.
4. Students who are successful in auditioning for the Rising Stars program are required to participate in the Music Skills Diagnostic Test. Dates and times will be confirmed at a later date.
If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Rising Stars Audition - Woodwind
<p>Instruments welcome to apply are: Flute/Piccolo, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Cor Anglais, Saxophone.</p><p>Students and Parents are invited to attend the Rising Stars Woodwind and Brass Open Day on
...Woodwind Auditions will take place in 2 Rounds. Round 1 will be a video round, Round 2 will be a live audition at the Conservatorium of Music.
Students and Parents are invited to attend the Rising Stars Woodwind and Brass Open Day on September 23 from 11am. Get your Tickets HERE
1. Video submissions close on Monday 16th October at 5pm. Submissions received after this time will not be accepted.
2. Applicants are required to present two contrasting pieces, showing a range of musical and technical skill. One study and one piece is recommended. Please ensure that the video captures at least the upper body of the student, including finger combinations, embouchure, and breathing technique. Piano accompaniment is not required. The recording should be one continuous video, without editing. Students should perform each piece consecutively in the video
3. Woodwind applicants will also be required to present one prepared piece/excerpt, which will be sent to you on Monday 2nd October. Accompaniment is not required.
4. Students who pass the Video Round of auditions will be invited to participate in the Live Audition Round. This will take place at the Sydney Conservatorium afterschool on a weekday between the 6th and 17th November. Dates will be confirmed following completion of the First Round.
5. Students who are successful in auditioning for the Rising Stars program are required to participate in the Music Skills Diagnostic Test. Dates and times will be confirmed at a later date.
If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Rising Stars Audition - Brass
<p>Instruments welcome to apply are: Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Tuba, Euphonium.</p><p>Auditions for the 2024 program will be held on Saturday 4th November 2023 between 12 and 2pm.</p><p>
...Students and Parents are invited to attend the Rising Stars Woodwind and Brass Open Day on September 23 from 11am. Get your Tickets HERE
1. Applications close on Monday 16th October at 5pm. Live auditions will be held Saturday November 4 from 12pm-2pm, pending application numbers.
3. An individual audition timeslot will be allocated to you. You will be notified of your timeslot. If there is a specific time that you will not be available, please inform us immediately to aid with scheduling.
4. Students who are successful in auditioning for the Rising Stars program are required to participate in the Music Skills Diagnostic Test. Dates and times will be confirmed at a later date.
If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Rising Stars Audition - Organ
<p>This program is for students wishing to audition for the Conservatorium Open Academy Rising Stars Richard and Doreen Wilson Organ Scholarships.</p><p><!---Applications for entry in 2023 are now
...Auditions for Organ are planned to take place at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music on Friday 10th November from 3:30pm. This is subject to change
1. Applications close on Monday 16th October at 5pm.
2. An individual audition timeslot will be allocated to you. You will be notified of your timeslot by Friday 27th October.
3. Your audition will be between 3.30pm and 6pm on Friday 10th November (subject to change). If there is a specific time that you will not be available, please inform us immediately to aid with scheduling.
4. Students who are successful in auditioning for the Rising Stars program are required to participate in the Music Skills Diagnostic Assessment which will be held at a later date. This assessment will not impact your place in the program and will only be used to assign students to the correct Music Skills classes for next year.
Eligibility: Applications are invited from advanced pianists (at least A Mus A level piano) as well as from any students already learning organ who will be in school Years 7 – 10 next year.
Students will be required to play (on piano or organ, as appropriate):
1. A piece of your choice (max 5-6 minutes duration – on piano or organ, as appropriate);
2. A prepared hymn in four-part harmony (music will be sent to you along with confirmation of your audition time)
You should play a short Introduction (“play-over”, not a spoken introduction) and then one verse of the hymn, as if accompanying a choir
3. Sight-read a hymn in 4-part harmony
4. Sight-read a very simple organ piece at the instrument (all necessary assistance will be given)
No technical work, piano accompaniment, or general knowledge is required. Applicants will be allocated an audition time within the time range indicated, and notified of this at a later date.
If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.