Workshops and Festivals - Conservatorium Open Academy

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. This three hour workshop includes discussion and demonstration of the process and the opportunity for some students to try a mock audition in front of your peers (this is optional). This is an invaluable opportunity to ensure your optimum preparation for the “real thing”.... [More]

Tertiary Jazz Pre-audition Workshop

Sat 27 Jul
2pm - 5pm
1 session, 3 hours total

Kevin Hunt

Please email us after you enrol to let us know your instrument and if you want to do a mock audition and we will try to accommodate your request. PLEASE NOTE: there are limited spots for mock audition so not everyone will get a chance to get up.
Make sure you read the audition requirements on the Conservatorium’s page. Link has been provided below.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 27 Jul 2019	2pm - 5pm (UTC+10:00)	Recital Hall West - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Tertiary Jazz Pre-audition Workshop

Sat 12 Oct
2pm - 5pm
1 session, 3 hours total

Craig Scott

Please email us after you enrol to let us know your instrument and if you want to do a mock audition and we will try to accommodate your request. PLEASE NOTE: there are limited spots for mock audition so not everyone will get a chance to get up.
Make sure you read the audition requirements on the Conservatorium’s page. Link has been provided below.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 12 Oct 2019	2pm - 5pm (UTC+11:00)	Recital Hall West - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

3 Singers 3 Workshops

BOOK 1 WORKSHOP FOR $35 OR ALL THREE FOR $75 NAOMI CRELLIN – SATURDAY 18 MAY – 10.30am Naomi Crellin (THE IDEA OF NORTH) has been a harmony addict since before she could talk. She is an advocate for the therapeutic benefits singing with others brings, and has dedicated her life to spreading vocal joy the world over. Join her for an immersive singing experience, working on part-holding, tone and blend and performance of the a cappella medium. Learn a song in four-part harmony and... [More]

3 Singers 3 Workshops

Sat 03 Aug
10am - 12:30pm
1 session, 2.5 hours total

Tony Backhouse

TONY BACKHOUSE – SATURDAY 3 AUGUST – 10am

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 03 Aug 2019	10am - 12:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Joseph Post Auditorium - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

3 Singers 3 Workshops

Sat 19 Oct
2pm - 4:30pm
1 session, 2.5 hours total

Mara Kiek

MARA KIEK – SATURDAY 19 OCTOBER 2PM

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 19 Oct 2019	2pm - 4:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Joseph Post Auditorium - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Pat Pattison Songwriting

Solve Second Verse Hell Teacher to some of the great songwriters of our day, Pat Pattison is a professor at Berklee College of Music, where he teaches lyric writing and poetry. He’s in Australia this year and sharing his expertise in Songwriting with us. Come to the workshop and be enthused and encouraged to write better songs. Solve “Second Verse Hell” quickly and easily by learning to what to look for in a title and how to develop the flow of ideas BEFORE you waste time writing a... [More]

Pat Pattison Songwriting

Wed 07 Aug
6:30pm - 9:30pm
1 session, 3 hours total

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Wed 07 Aug 2019	6:30pm - 9:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Music Workshop - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Deke Sharon A capella Improvisation Workshop

VOCAL IMPROVISATION Vocal music isn’t all about arrangements and vocal parts; Most world cultures have a tradition of a cappella singing that relies on nothing but your ear and your voice. In this workshop you’ll learn the fundamentals of improvising pop songs, how to sing a “circle song,” and how to improvise a piece of music without any rules or boundaries. We’ll be taking a few tunes you know and making them something really special with some improvised moments created by... [More]

Deke Sharon A capella Improvisation Workshop

Wed 18 Sep
6:30pm - 8:30pm
1 session, 2 hours total

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Wed 18 Sep 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Joseph Post Auditorium - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Australian Violin Pedagogy Conference

Friday 27 September to Sunday September 29 The Open Academy is delighted to present the Australian Violin Pedagogy Conference 2019. Convenors - Goetz Richter and Caron Chan The Australian Violin Pedagogy Conference 2019 returns to the Sydney Conservatorium of Music following the success of the inaugural conference 2 years ago. The Conference will again commence with a Friday evening recital and the weekend’s activities will include masterclasses, presentations and workshops all... [More]

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

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]

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

Transform Your Piano Teaching with Orff & Whole Body Learning

Imagine transforming your teaching for AMEB exams and reinvigorating your studio and your students' enjoyment of learning piano. Here is your opportunity to combine both exams and a creative approach to teaching where students can develop foundation music skills as well as enhancing their learning for the future. Introducing a workshop combining the new AMEB Series 18 Piano Syllabus and the Orff Schulwerk and Whole Body Learning approach to Music Education. Explore new strategies... [More]

Voice Works: enhancing vocal control, communication and care

One in three of the working population are considered professional voice users who need their voices to work effectively. Healthy, efficient and enduring vocal use is based on practical techniques that are common to both good speaking and singing. This practical skills-based workshop aims to provide teachers, professionals and anyone else who would like to use their voice more effectively with the fundamentals of how the voice works, how to use it better and how to look after it.... [More]

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

Sydney Con International Jazz Festival

SUNDAY 2 JUNE ABOUT THE FESTIVAL Held over one day the Sydney Con International Jazz Festival is a boutique jazz festival presented in conjunction with the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, the Open Academy at the Con and Sydney Improvised Music Association. This year’s Festival is on Sunday 2 June and is designed to be affordable, accessible and show case the best of Jazz from Australia, Sydney and the World. The festival uses all five of the Conservatoriums' beautiful concert halls... [More]

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]