Soprano - 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

Mon 10 Jul
5:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
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 $460. If you enrol for an audition by 3 April 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 1 May from 7.30-9.30pm

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Mon 10 Jul 2023	5:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 4017 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

If there isn't a class to suit you, 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]

Vocal Fundamentals

Mon 24 Jul - Mon 11 Sep 2023
6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)
8 sessions, 16 hours total

Cathy Kerr , Nadia Piave

This is a face to face class at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music For adults (minimum age 16) Entry Level: This course is suitable for absolute beginners, but would also suit singers with some experience who want a vocal technique refresher as well as the opportunity to develop their reading skills.

When	Time	Where
Mon 24 Jul 2023	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1085 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 31 Jul 2023	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1085 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 7 Aug 2023	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1085 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 14 Aug 2023	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1085 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 21 Aug 2023	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1085 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 28 Aug 2023	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1085 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 4 Sep 2023	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1085 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 11 Sep 2023	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1085 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

Vocal Horizons Level 1

For students with some singing experience, this course provides the knowledge and skills required to sing and perform with a well-produced voice. Students will also further their knowledge of music theory. Students will learn to: Understand and apply the fundamentals of vocal technique through: Vocal warm-up exercises Learning about the diaphragm to support singing Learning about the physiology of the voice Postural and vocal care awareness Articulation and vocal placement pointers... [More]

Vocal Horizons Level 1

Mon 24 Jul - Mon 18 Sep 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
8 sessions, 16 hours total

Rebecca Scott

THIS IS A FACE TO FACE CLASS For adults (minimum age 16)

When	Time	Where
Mon 24 Jul 2023	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3003 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 31 Jul 2023	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3003 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 7 Aug 2023	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3003 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 14 Aug 2023	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3003 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 21 Aug 2023	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3003 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 28 Aug 2023	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3003 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 11 Sep 2023	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3003 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 18 Sep 2023	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3003 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

Vocal Horizons 3 Ensemble

Vocal Workout 1

Vocal Workout – a place to exercise your voice! Give your voice a workout using the great singing methods of the past and present – Diack, Marchesi, Concone and Aebersold. This course will help you to develop healthy vocal habits and improve technique. This course offers a regular weekly space in which students can ‘workout’ - explore and have demystified various vocal drills presented by an expert practitioner in a methodical order. Vocal Workout was devised to fill the need for... [More]

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

Vocal Horizons Level 2

This course is for singers who want to delve deeper into vocal technique, enhance practice strategies and develop a greater knowledge of solo and ensemble/part-singing repertoire with more technically advanced songs. Vocal and performance techniques covered include: • A combination of scales and warm-up exercises • Incorporating essential basic theory in ensemble repertoire • The importance of group harmony and blending • Awareness of increased vocal range and intonation •... [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.

Classical Song

Classical Song will explore the techniques, skills, and style needed to sing the breadth of classical repertoire from Art Song to Opera. This course is designed for singers who wish to develop more confident solo performance. The course will cover vocal and stylistic interpretation, working with an accompanist, language and diction, connecting with your audience and performing confidence, culminating in a concert in the final week. Singers should feel able to give a solo... [More]

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