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.
Instrumentation
PLACES ARE LIMITED FOR THE FOLLOWING INSTRUMENTS:
- 2 pianos (0 spaces left for this term)
- 2 guitars (1 space left for this term)
- 1 bass (0 space left for this term)
We can accept any number of wind or other instruments.
If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
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
...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
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<p>These classes are designed for students who wish to develop confident improvisation, aural and sight-reading skills. They
...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.
Rising Stars Audition - Woodwind
This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.
Soul Ensemble -Audition
This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.