Jazz - 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

Thu 21 Jul
5:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 3 hours total

Darren Heinrich

THIS IS A LIVE AUDITION

** For adults (minimum age 16)

The fee for the 8 week term is $530. If you enrol for an audition by 4 July, you will only pay the Early Bird rate of $466.40 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 office for more info.
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 currently . For adults (minimum age 16)

SOUL ENSEMBLE start dates are: Tuesday 2 August and Thursday 4 August FROM 6-8pm.

Please let us know your instrument when you enrol.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Thu 21 Jul 2022	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.

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]

Jazz Ensembles - Audition

Thu 21 Jul
5:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 3 hours total

Brendan Clarke

For adults (minimum age 16)
THIS IS A LIVE AUDITION
JAZZ ENSEMBLES COMMENCE ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:

Monday 1 August- 6-8pm (tutor – Andrew Dickeson)
Tuesday 2 August- 6-8pm (tutor – Brendan Clarke)
Wednesday 3 August – 6-8pm (tutor – Hannah James)
Thursday 4 August- 6-8pm (tutor – Michael Bartolemei)

Any woodwind or brass instrument will be considered for the ‘horn’ positions.

The fee for the 8 week term is $530. If you enrol for an audition by 4 July, you will only pay the Early Bird rate for the term $466.40 (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.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Thu 21 Jul 2022	5:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1084 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

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Mon 01 Aug - Mon 19 Sep 2022
5:30pm - 7:30pm (UTC+10:00)
8 sessions, 16 hours total

Jo Fabro

This is an FACE TO FACE class in the Conservatorium building For adults (minimum age 16)

When	Time	Where
Mon 01 Aug 2022	5:30pm - 7:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Music Cafe - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 08 Aug 2022	5:30pm - 7:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Music Cafe - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 15 Aug 2022	5:30pm - 7:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Music Cafe - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 22 Aug 2022	5:30pm - 7:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Music Cafe - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 29 Aug 2022	5:30pm - 7:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Music Cafe - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 05 Sep 2022	5:30pm - 7:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Music Cafe - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 12 Sep 2022	5:30pm - 7:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Music Cafe - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 19 Sep 2022	5:30pm - 7:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Music Cafe - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

Impro Basics

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Mon 01 Aug - Mon 19 Sep 2022
6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)
8 sessions, 16 hours total

David Pudney

For adults (minimum age 16)
This is an 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 (1 Spots available)
2 guitars (1 spot available)
1 bass ( no spot available)

Plus we can accept any number of horns or other instruments.

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

When	Time	Where
Mon 01 Aug 2022	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3047 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 08 Aug 2022	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3047 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 15 Aug 2022	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3047 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 22 Aug 2022	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3047 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 29 Aug 2022	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3047 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 05 Sep 2022	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3047 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 12 Sep 2022	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3047 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 19 Sep 2022	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3047 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

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Jazz Guitar

Wed 03 Aug - Wed 21 Sep 2022
6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)
8 sessions, 16 hours total

Sam Rollings

For adults (minimum age 16)
This is an FACE TO FACE class in the Conservatorium building
Entry Requirements: Intermediate level players with some existing jazz playing experience. Knowledge of major scales, key signatures and some jazz chords is required.
Students will need to bring their own guitar and lead. Amplifiers will be provided. Acoustic guitar is also welcome.

When	Time	Where
Wed 03 Aug 2022	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	TBA - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 10 Aug 2022	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	TBA - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 17 Aug 2022	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	TBA - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 24 Aug 2022	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	TBA - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 31 Aug 2022	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	TBA - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 07 Sep 2022	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	TBA - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 14 Sep 2022	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	TBA - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 21 Sep 2022	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	TBA - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

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Jazz Harmony focuses on the study of chords and their relationship with each other. This class will review some fundamental harmonic concepts before exploring major and minor scale harmony in depth. The course will also discuss diatonic reharmonization, dominant chord types, modal interchange and the Blues form, through the study of a selected number of Jazz standards presented in class. This course may be particularly useful for students wanting to apply for the tertiary jazz... [More]

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Jazz Harmony focuses on the study of chords and their relationship with each other. This class will review some fundamental harmonic concepts before exploring major and minor scale harmony in depth. The course will also discuss diatonic reharmonization, dominant chord types, modal interchange and the Blues form, through the study of a selected number of Jazz standards presented in class. This course may be particularly useful for students wanting to apply for the tertiary jazz... [More]

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When	Time	Where
Thu 04 Aug 2022	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1085 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Thu 11 Aug 2022	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1085 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Thu 18 Aug 2022	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1085 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Thu 25 Aug 2022	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1085 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Thu 01 Sep 2022	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1085 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Thu 08 Sep 2022	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1085 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Thu 15 Sep 2022	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1085 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Thu 22 Sep 2022	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1085 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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Jazz Harmony 2 builds on concepts presented in Jazz Harmony 1. This course will discuss the Blues form, minor key harmony (in depth), guide tone lines, voice leading and diminished chord patterns and scales. An in-depth presentation of melodic analysis techniques will also be covered. In addition, two workshop weeks will be scheduled for composition assignments to be performed and analysed. Entry: by prior enrolment in Jazz Harmony 1. WHAT STUDENTS SAY ABOUT THIS COURSE A... [More]

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Jazz Harmony 2

Jazz Harmony 2 builds on concepts presented in Jazz Harmony 1. This course will discuss the Blues form, minor key harmony (in depth), guide tone lines, voice leading and diminished chord patterns and scales. An in-depth presentation of melodic analysis techniques will also be covered. In addition, two workshop weeks will be scheduled for composition assignments to be performed and analysed. Entry: by prior enrolment in Jazz Harmony 1. WHAT STUDENTS SAY ABOUT THIS COURSE A... [More]

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