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Nexus NDV Choir

Nexus NDV is a high-level harmony group for neurodivergent young adults aged 18-35'ish. Run by Musical Director Naomi Crellin (The Idea of North) and Communications Director John Knowles (professional improvisation comedian, storyteller and communication coach), Nexus was created with a simple goal: to create a space for skilled and passionate harmony singers to meet and make music without the stringent expectations and conventions generally placed upon musical outfits at this... [More]
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Nexus NDV Choir

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<p>Nexus NDV is a high-level harmony group for neurodivergent young adults aged 18-35'ish.</p>

<p>Run by Musical Director Naomi Crellin (The Idea

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Term dates as follows:

Terms Start date End date
2 Thursday 28 May Thursday 2 July
3 Thursday 23 July Thursday 1 October
4 Thursday 22 October Thursday 17 December

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

Rising Stars Audition - Jazz

How to apply All students must enrol in an audition to be considered to join the Rising Stars Program. Applications are invited from students who have been playing their instrument for at least 3 years and are over the age of 10. Backline and frontline instrumentalists are welcome to apply. The auditions will be held in two rounds. Round 1 will be a video submission round. Round 2 will be a Live Audition. Students will be required to play an own choice piece in a jazz style that... [More]
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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

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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 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 Jazz Ensembles... [More]
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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

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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.

Voice Works: enhancing vocal control, communication & care

One in three of the working population are considered professional voice users who need their voices to work effectively. Healthy, efficient and enduring vocal use is based on practical techniques that are common to both good speaking and singing. This practical skills-based workshop aims to provide teachers, professionals and anyone else who would like to use their voice more effectively with the fundamentals of how the voice works, how to use it better and how to look after it.... [More]
$200 Limited inc GST
Voice Works: enhancing vocal control, communication & care

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For HSC students and adults (minimum age 16)

If you are a teacher and your school requires an invoice to pay for you to attend, please ask them to email us or call (02) 9351 1208. 

For school invoiced enrolments, payment must be received 1 week before the workshop to ensure that the staff member can attend the workshop.

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

Piano for Beginners Level 3

Taught in the keyboard lab on weighted digital keyboards, Piano for Beginners level 3 is designed for the advanced beginner, who is familiar with the notes of the keyboard, has prior understanding of note reading, and experience with basic technical work and piano pieces in varying hand positions. Over 8 weeks, students will be taken through an intensive course of technical work, finger training, sight reading skill, pedal use, basic chord symbol reading, and exploration of basic... [More]

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

Vocal Horizons 3 Ensemble

In this course, students will focus on close harmony work in a small vocal ensemble, providing skills including: Pitch accuracy Clear diction Rhythmic co-ordination Following visual cues Improved dynamic range Blending voices Sharpening memory skills Aims include: To learn about vocal agility and flexibility and applying it as an ensemble Learn to integrate more in-depth theory with repertoire learning To learn ways to develop confidence in performance To develop the voice in... [More]

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

Blues Guitar Level 1

Blues Guitar will look into the Blues Form and discuss the cadence, primary chords, associated scales, tensions and stress points of the harmony and melody. This course will look at variations to the basic progression and discuss the various sub genres such as Delta, Chicago, Texas Blues and more. The course will also present and analyse transcribed solos and look into the sounds and effects created by a few notable Blues guitarist players. In addition, a presentation of more... [More]

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

Piano for Beginners Level 2

Piano for Beginner Level 2 is designed for the intermediate beginner, who is familiar with the notes of the keyboard, has prior understanding of note reading, and experience with basic scales and playing pieces in 5 finger hand positions. Over 8 weeks, students will be taken through an intensive course of technical work, finger training and exploration of basic piano literature in varying hand positions, as well as ensemble playing. The course will be taken at a speed, best... [More]

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

Songwriting 1

Songwriting 1 methodically introduces tools, techniques, and strategies for writing and understanding the mechanics of great lyrics, melodies, chords, and song forms. Each class is part lecture, part workshop style, and in each 2-hour class, students with gather tools to generate material for their songs, develop the vocabulary to analyse songwriting techniques through close listening to great songs and songwriters, and receive a weekly project to hone the particular tools of the... [More]

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

Vocal Fundamentals

In this unique course, students will have the opportunity to work with two specialist tutors, developing fundamental skills in both vocal technique and music literacy in a fun and supportive environment. This will allow students to sing and perform with greater musical understanding. Whilst the class is held in a group context, each class will consist of tutorials in smaller groups with each tutor, before the entire group comes together at the end of class for ensemble singing.... [More]

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

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