Workshops and Festivals - Conservatorium Open Academy

Deke Sharon A Cappella Workshop

COME AND SING WITH DEKE SHARON, "the father of contemporary a cappella", in an exciting 2-hour workshop which will have everyone on their feet singin', clappin' and stompin' before you know it! Everyone sings in this interactive workshop as Deke uses contemporary songs to weave the magic of blend and harmonisation – a cappella style. Deke will also include some vocal percussion techniques so prepare your mouth to be challenged! So come alone or with your group and experience the... [More]

Deke Sharon A Cappella Workshop

Tue 19 Sep
6pm - 8pm
1 session, 2 hours total

Deke Sharon

$35 inc GST

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Tue 19 Sep 2017	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Choral Assembly Hall - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Australian Violin Pedagogy Conference

Friday 22 September to Sunday September 24 The Open Academy is delighted to present the Australian Violin Pedagogy Conference 2017 The Australian Violin Pedagogy Conference 2017 brings together acclaimed teachers, performers and researchers at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Topics of the conference will cover artistic, technical and philosophical issues essential to the work of violin teachers in studios and schools. Participants will have the opportunity to network with... [More]

Australian Violin Pedagogy Conference

Fri 22 Sep - Sun 24 Sep 2017
7pm - 8pm (first session)
3 sessions, 17 hours total

$225 inc GST / $191.30

This booking includes admission to the Andrew Haveron Recital. Your enrolment confirmation will grant you admission to the concert.

When	Time	Where
Fri 22 Sep 2017	7pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Recital Hall East - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Sat 23 Sep 2017	9am - 5pm (UTC+10:00)	Recital Hall East - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Sun 24 Sep 2017	9am - 5pm (UTC+10:00)	Recital Hall East - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Australian Violin Pedagogy Conference

Sat 23 Sep
9am - 5pm
1 session, 8 hours total

$125 inc GST / $106.30

Please note this enrolment does not include the Andrew Haveron Recital*

To purchase tickets for the recital please click 'more' and scroll down to follow the links to the Conservatorium Box Office

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 23 Sep 2017	9am - 5pm (UTC+10:00)	Recital Hall East - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Australian Violin Pedagogy Conference

Sun 24 Sep
9am - 5pm
1 session, 8 hours total

$125 inc GST / $106.30

Please note this enrolment does not include the Andrew Haveron Recital*

To purchase tickets for the recital please click 'more' and scroll down to follow the links to the Conservatorium Box Office

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sun 24 Sep 2017	9am - 5pm (UTC+10:00)	Recital Hall East - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Beginner Shakuhachi Workshop

If you’ve always wanted to try the shakuhachi, now’s your chance! Shakuhachi Master Bronwyn Kirkpatrick will present this workshop and demonstration introducing shakuhachi, the traditional Japanese bamboo flute. The demonstration/workshop is open to anyone 16 years of age and over and no prior musical experience is necessary. It will interest students who feel drawn to Asian music and philosophies and people who want to find out more about the shakuhachi and its tradition. It may... [More]

Beginner Shakuhachi Workshop

Sat 21 Oct
2pm - 5pm
1 session, 3 hours total

Bronwyn Kirkpatrick

$80 inc GST

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 21 Oct 2017	2pm - 5pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 3047 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

Tertiary Jazz Pre-audition Workshop

Are you planning to audition for a Conservatorium tertiary degree in jazz? Be well informed about the audition requirements and process so you can achieve your best result in this highly competitive field. Craig Scott, Chair of the Conservatorium’s Jazz Studies Unit, leads this three hour workshop, which includes discussion and demonstration of the process and the opportunity to try a mock audition in front of your peers (this is optional). This is an invaluable opportunity to... [More]

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

CONverge

The Smith Family is one of Australia’s best known charities. The University of Sydney is proud to be a partner in The Smith Family’s emotional literacy programs. Since 2005 the CONverge program, presented by the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, has been helping disadvantaged students explore their creative side and build confidence. CONverge seeks to help students explore and develop their musical identities, creatvity and potential by inviting them to participate in an 8 week... [More]

From Studio to Stage: psychology for performers

Many of us play well when we practice yet worry, tremble, feel sick, make mistakes or just feel our performance is not “up to scratch” in recitals and exams. We are not alone. Chopin dreaded performing, Pablo Casals often threw up back stage and Barbara Streisand did not perform for twenty years after experiencing a memory lapse in a New York concert. It is estimated that up to 70 percent of musicians believe their public performances are not at the same level as their studio... [More]

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

Gamelan Workshop

Gamelan is a generic Indonesian word for ‘music ensemble/orchestra.’ Lead by Peter Dunbar-Hall, this workshop provides music educators with authentic experience of Balinese music on the instruments of the Conservatorium’s Balinese Gamelan. The workshop will present practical ideas to use in the classroom and for personal musical development. This workshop is aimed at music teachers but anyone who is interested in learning about and playing Balinese Gamelan is most welcome to enrol.... [More]

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

Young Womens Jazz Workshops

About the Workshops Sydney Improvised Music Association (SIMA) and the Sydney Conservatorium of Music Open Academy are pleased to present the 2017 Young Women’s Jazz Workshops. Now in its fifteenth year the Young Women’s Jazz Workshops is a short course aimed at young women who are interested in pursuing skills in jazz and improvised music. The course offers exclusive opportunities for participants including ongoing performance and touring prospects. Participants also create new... [More]