Soul Ensemble -Audition
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<p>These classes are designed to introduce the student to a broad range of classic Soul and Rhythm ’n’ Blues music styles. Key
...For adults (minimum age 16)
THIS IS A LIVE AUDITION - You will receive an email 1 week before the audition to confirm your audition time. Auditions will be no longer than 15 minutes.
SOUL ENSEMBLES COMMENCE ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
- Tuesday nights 6-8pm from 14 October - tutor Darren Heinrich
OR
- Thursday nights 6-8pm from 16 October - tutor Darren Heinrich
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 15 September, 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 places available for your instrument, we will inform you and refund your audition fee.
Please let us know your instrument when enrolling in the audition.
If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Piano for Beginners Level 4
<p>Level 4 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
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Rising Stars Audition - Piano
<p>All students must enrol in an audition to be considered to join the Rising Stars Program. Auditions are held at the end of each year, with applications opening in September for auditions held in
...2. Applicants who are successful in the video auditions will be notified by email.
3. Successful applicants will then be invited to participate in the live auditions taking place on Tuesday 11th November from 4pm. 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 - 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><!---Auditions for the 2025 program will be
...Auditions for Organ are planned to take place at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music on Saturday 23rd November from 2pm. This is subject to change
1. Applications close on Monday 21st October at 5pm.
2. An individual audition timeslot will be allocated to you once enrolments are complete.
3. 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.
Jazz Piano: First Steps Level 1
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<p>Aimed at the pianist who is a beginner to Jazz, this course offers students an introduction to jazz harmony, rhythm and
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Impro Basics
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<p>This course is designed for musicians with no background in improvisation. You will need some basic level of understanding
...For adults (minimum age 16)
This is a FACE TO FACE class in the Conservatorium building
Entry Level: Ability to read simple melody line and chord symbol charts.
PLACES ARE LIMITED TO:
2 pianos (2 spaces left for this term)
2 guitars (2 space left for this term)
1 bass (1 space left for this term)
We can also accept any number of horns or other instruments.
We will update the availability of places as enrolments are received.
If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Piano for Beginners Level 3
<p>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
...This is a FACE TO FACE class in the Conservatorium building
Entry: by prior enrolment in Piano for Beginners Level 2
If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Songwriting Workshop - level 2
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<p>Cassandra Long is a singer, educator, writer, and performer based in Sydney, Australia. Having graduated Summa Cum Laude
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Piano for Beginners Level 1
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<p>Never played piano before? Keen to learn? Piano for Beginners Level 1 is a group class designed for the absolute beginner.
...For adults (minimum age 16)
Tutor to be advised
If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Piano for Beginners Level 2
<p>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
...Tutor to be advised
If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.