Woodwind - Conservatorium Open Academy

Impro Basics Level 1

This course is designed for instrumentalists with no background in improvisation. You will need some basic level of understanding how to read music and chord charts. It provides students with an opportunity to play in a small group and to learn elementary theoretical concepts, historical knowledge and basic skills in the art of jazz improvisation. Students will learn to: Put into practice theoretical knowledge of harmony and scales Train their ear and recognise chords and scales... [More]

Impro Basics Level 1

Venue TBA

David Pudney

For adults (minimum age 16)
Entry Level: Ability to read simple melody line and chord symbol charts.

PLACES ARE LIMITED TO:
2 pianos (NO spot remaining)
2 guitars (1 spot remaining)
1 bass (NO spot remaining)
1 drum kit

and any number of horns or other instruments.

We will update the availability of places as enrolments are received.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Mon 14 Oct 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)
Mon 21 Oct 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)
Mon 28 Oct 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)
Mon 04 Nov 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)
Mon 11 Nov 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)
Mon 18 Nov 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)
Mon 25 Nov 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)
Mon 02 Dec 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)

Impro Basics Level 1

Tue 15 Oct - Tue 03 Dec 2019
6pm - 8pm
8 sessions, 16 hours total

David Pudney

For adults (minimum age 16)
Entry Level: Ability to read simple melody line and chord symbol charts.

PLACES ARE LIMITED TO:
2 pianos (NO spots remaining)
2 guitars (1 spots remaining)
1 bass (NO spot remaining)
1 drum kit(1 spot remaining)*

and any number of horns or other instruments.

We will update the availability of places as enrolments are received.

When	Time	Where
Tue 15 Oct 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 3026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 22 Oct 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 3026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 29 Oct 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 3026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 05 Nov 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 3026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 12 Nov 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 3026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 19 Nov 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 3026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 26 Nov 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 3026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 03 Dec 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 3026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

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Rising Stars Audition - Woodwind

Wed 30 Oct
4:30pm - 7:30pm
1 session, 3 hours total

Your audition will fall between 4.30pm – 7.30pm on Wednesday 30th October 2019. An individual audition timeslot will be allocated to you. You will be notified of your timeslot by Thursday 24th October. Applications close on Wednesday 23rd October, 2019. If there is a specific time that you will not be available, please inform us immediately to aid with scheduling.

Woodwind applicants will also be required to present one prepared piece/excerpt, which will be sent to you by 16th October.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Wed 30 Oct 2019	4:30pm - 7:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Foyer - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

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