Workshops and Festivals - Conservatorium Open Academy

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 15 Nov
2pm - 5pm (UTC+11:00)
1 session, 3 hours total

Bronwyn Kirkpatrick

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 15 Nov 2025	2pm - 5pm (UTC+11:00)	Music Workshop - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

Voice Works: enhancing vocal control, communication & 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]

Voice Works: enhancing vocal control, communication & care

Sat 22 Nov
10am - 3:30pm (UTC+11:00)
1 session, 5.5 hours total

Christina Wilson

If you are a teacher and your school requires an invoice to pay for you to attend, please ask them to email us at con.openacademy@sydney.edu.au or call 9351 1208. For school invoiced enrolments, payment must be received 1 week before the workshop to ensure that the staff member can attend the workshop.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 22 Nov 2025	10am - 3:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Music Workshop - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

Opera and Music Theatre Lab Intensive Audition

OPERA & MUSIC THEATRE LAB INTENSIVE 2026: January 21-23 Are you an aspiring Opera or Music Theatre singer? Hone your singing and acting skills at our 3-day Opera & Music Theatre Intensive! Opera & Music Theatre Lab Intensive is a 3-day intensive program for aspiring operatic and/or music theatre singers aged 15 – 25. Working with a team of professional conductors, directors and music coaches, in Opera & Music Theatre Lab Intensive you will be rehearsed into ensemble numbers drawn... [More]

Opera and Music Theatre Lab Intensive Audition

Sun 30 Nov
11:29pm - 11:59pm (UTC+11:00)
1 session, 0.5 hours total

Virtual Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Narelle Yeo , Simon Kenway

THIS ENROLLMENT IS FOR A VIDEO AUDITION ONLY. This fee covers the video audition process only. Please see the full course description for fee levels for the main program.

The class time listed here is the closing date for video applications. Please submit your audition videos or links to con.openacademy@sydney.edu.au by 11:59pm Sunday 30 November.

Opera and Music Theatre Lab Intensive dates are 21 - 23 January 2026

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sun 30 Nov 2025	11:29pm - 11:59pm (UTC+11:00)	ONLINE - Virtual Sydney Conservatorium of Music

SongLab: A Holiday Songwriting Workshop

An immersive and engaging holiday program where 14 to 17 year olds who love music can learn song structure, lyric writing, chord progressions, melody creation and basic production. Working together in small teams, and guided by professional singer-songwriter and music producer Sophie Hanlon, participants will create and record an original song in just 2 days! What's included: Two 6-hour Days: a hands-on, guided songwriting and music production journey led by professional... [More]

SongLab: A Holiday Songwriting Workshop

Mon 19 Jan - Tue 20 Jan 2026
9am - 3pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
2 sessions, 12 hours total

Sophie Hanlon

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When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Mon 19 Jan 2026	9am - 3pm (UTC+11:00)	TBA - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 20 Jan 2026	9am - 3pm (UTC+11:00)	TBA - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

SongLab Junior : A Holiday Songwriting Workshop

SongLab Junior : A Holiday Songwriting Workshop

This two-day program introduces students aged 8–12 to the creative and technical process of songwriting and music production. Participants will learn how to develop lyrics, melodies, and harmonies, and use digital tools to produce an original composition. The younger cohort of SongLab Junior follows the same songwriting framework as SongLab, but with a more guided, creativity-focused approach, incorporating games, group activities, and opportunities to design artwork for their... [More]

SongLab Junior : A Holiday Songwriting Workshop

Thu 22 Jan - Fri 23 Jan 2026
9am - 3pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
2 sessions, 12 hours total

Venue TBA

Sophie Hanlon

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When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Thu 22 Jan 2026	9am - 3pm (UTC+11:00)
Fri 23 Jan 2026	9am - 3pm (UTC+11:00)

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SongLab: A Holiday Songwriting Workshop

Young Women's Jazz Workshops

The program Jazz is about communication, expression, and speaking freely through your instrument. The widespread genre is one that’s evolved more than most because change is supported rather than ridiculed. Maybe you’ll be the one to lead the next great change! Are you a young female-identifying, or LGBTQIA+ instrumentalist?! Do you want to bop like Terri Lyne Carrington, groove like Nubya Garcia, or sing like Esperanza Spalding – then this course is for you! Developed in... [More]

School Workshops

The Conservatorium Open Academy can provide your school with a fun, engaging music workshop here at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Our workshops are designed for High School students and we’re keen to be flexible so take a look at the standard options below then complete the form with a brief description of your dream workshop for your students and we’ll see what we can provide. GAMELAN WORKSHOPS* Gamelan is a generic Indonesian word for ‘music ensemble/orchestra.’ This... [More]

Jazz Audition Technique Workshop

Do you have an upcoming jazz audition you are working towards? Be well-informed about the audition process so you can achieve your best result in this highly competitive field. This three-hour workshop includes discussion and demonstration of audition techniques including information on the Conservatorium’s audition process, a mock Jazz Aptitude Test, and the opportunity for some students to undertake a mock audition*, which will be critiqued by staff members from the... [More]

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

3 Singers 3 Workshops

BOOK 1 WORKSHOP FOR $55, 2 WORKSHOPS FOR $100, or ALL THREE FOR $135* *discount will be applied automatically at checkout if you are enrolling in more than 1 workshop Open Academy brings you three of Australia's top vocal specialists in this series of workshops. Each facilitator brings their unique skills and style to their session and is sure to get participants raising the roof in song! The workshops are open to all singers. All levels of experience welcome, so join us for one or... [More]

Music Theatre Audition Technique Workshop

Are you working towards an audition for a music theatre program or production? Be well-informed about the audition process and polish your presentation skills to give yourself an edge in this highly competitive field. This 2.5 hour workshop includes tips on how to present audition videos, and techniques to use in a live audition. There will be the opportunity for some students to undertake a mock live audition* which will be critiqued by staff members from the Conservatorium’s... [More]

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

Music Theatre Performance Skills (15-22yrs)