Woodwind - Conservatorium Open Academy

Soul Ensemble -audition

These classes are designed to introduce the student to a broad range of classic Soul and Rhythm ‘n’ Blues music styles. Key features of this broad genre are revealed through the performance of historically important repertoire from the 1950s/60s/70s through to the present era. Vocalists gain experience singing both lead and harmony parts, while rhythm section players learn to create authentic grooves that will move an audience. Horn players learn to work as a section, punctuating... [More]

Soul Ensemble -audition

Tue 21 Apr
5:30pm - 8:30pm
1 session, 3 hours total

Darren Heinrich

The fee for the 8 week term is $495. If you enrol for an audition by 13 April, you will only pay the Early Bird rate of $435.60 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 the office for more info.PLEASE NOTE: As we give first preference to the existing ensemble members to re-enrol there may be a possibility that the instrument/vocal place you are audition for may not be available. We will inform you if this is the case as soon as we know. We will, of course, refund you the audition cost if this is the case.

Please let us know your instrument when you enrol.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Tue 21 Apr 2020	5:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1085 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

Impro Basics

This course is designed for musicians 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 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 to recognise chords and scales Perform technical exercises for... [More]

Impro Basics

Mon 04 May - Mon 29 Jun 2020
6pm - 8pm
8 sessions, 16 hours total

David Pudney

This is an ONLINE class
For adults (minimum age 16)
Entry Level: Ability to read simple melody line and chord symbol charts.
students will be asked to use the irealpro app It is available for purchase from the appstore or googleplay https://irealpro.com/

When	Time	Where
Mon 04 May 2020	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 11 May 2020	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 18 May 2020	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 25 May 2020	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 01 Jun 2020	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 15 Jun 2020	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 22 Jun 2020	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 29 Jun 2020	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Impro Basics

Tue 05 May - Tue 23 Jun 2020
6pm - 8pm
8 days, 18 hours total

David Pudney

This is an ONLINE class
For adults (minimum age 16)
Entry Level: Ability to read simple melody line and chord symbol charts.
students will be asked to use the irealpro app It is available for purchase from the appstore or googleplay https://irealpro.com/

When	Time	Where
Tue 05 May 2020	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 05 May 2020	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 12 May 2020	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 19 May 2020	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 26 May 2020	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 02 Jun 2020	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 09 Jun 2020	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 16 Jun 2020	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 23 Jun 2020	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

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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: Drummers will... [More]

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

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Impro Basics

Rising Stars Audition - Woodwind

This class is for students wishing to audition for the Conservatorium Open Academy Rising Stars Program. Instruments welcome to apply are: Flute/Piccolo, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Cor Anglais, Saxophone. Applications for entry in Semester 1, 2020 are now closed. Eligibility: Applications are invited from students who have been playing their instrument for at least two years and are over the age of 10. Students are required to play: 1. Two contrasting pieces of your choice, not... [More]

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

World Music Ensemble - Audition

World Music Ensemble is intended for mid-level players who want to improve their improvisation, rhythmic, aural, sight-reading, technical, and listening skills through a diverse world music program. In addition, ensemble members gain an insight into rehearsal and performance practices, how to organize arrangements and the dynamics of working within a group. Repertoire is developed through both the oral tradition, where melodic and harmonic material is learned by ear, and from... [More]

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

Play at the Con - Recorder

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