Workshops and Festivals - Conservatorium Open Academy

Opera Lab Audition

OPERA LAB 2021 Want to sing Opera? Put your singing and acting skills under the microscope at Opera Lab. Following on from the successes of Opera Lab '18 and ‘19 the Open Academy is delighted to again present Opera Lab in June/July 2021. Opera Lab is a 7-day intensive program for aspiring operatic singers aged 15 – 25. Working with a team of professional conductors, directors and music coaches Opera Lab will cover a range of skills from operatic ensembles to interpretation of... [More]

Opera Lab Audition

Mon 03 May
11pm - 11:30pm (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 0.5 hours total

This fee covers the audition process only

The class time is the closing date for applications. Please submit your audition videos or links to con.openacademy@sydney.edu.au

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Mon 03 May 2021	11pm - 11:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Music Workshop - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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Music Theatre Lab Audition

MUSIC THEATRE LAB 2021 Want to sing Music Theatre? Put your singing, acting and dancing skills under the microscope at Music Theatre Lab Following on from the successes of Opera Lab '18 and '19 the Open Academy is delighted to be able to expand the program and present Music Theatre Lab in June/July 2021. Music Theatre Lab is a 7-day intensive program for aspiring Music Theatre performers aged 15 – 25. Working with a team of professional conductors, directors and choreograhers Music... [More]

Music Theatre Lab Audition

Mon 03 May
11pm - 11:30pm (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 0.5 hours total

This fee covers the audition process only

The class time is the closing date for applications. Please submit your audition videos or links to con.openacademy@sydney.edu.au

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Mon 03 May 2021	11pm - 11:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Music Workshop - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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Opera and Music Theatre Lab Production Mentorships

OPERA AND MUSIC THEATRE LAB PRODUCTION MENTORSHIPS 2021 Following on from the successes of Opera Lab '18 and ‘19 the Open Academy is delighted to again present Opera Lab in June/July 2021. It will also run a parallel course for Music Theatre performers Opera Lab and Music Theatre Lab is a 7-day intensive program for aspiring operatic and music theatre singers aged 15 – 25. Working with a team of professional conductors, directors and music coaches students will cover a range of... [More]

Opera and Music Theatre Lab Production Mentorships

Mon 24 May - Tue 25 May 2021
11pm - 12am (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 1 hours total

Venue TBA

The class time is the closing date for applications. Please submit your cv to con.openacademy@sydney.edu.au

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Mon 24 May 2021	11pm - 12am (UTC+10:00)

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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, a mock Jazz aptitude test and the opportunity for some students to have their mock audition critiqued by members of the Tertiary Jazz staff in front of your peers (this is optional). This is an... [More]

Tertiary Jazz Pre-audition Workshop

Sat 24 Jul
2pm - 5pm (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 3 hours total

Craig Scott , 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 be able to take a mock audition.
Make sure you read the audition requirements on the Conservatorium’s page. Link has been provided below.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 24 Jul 2021	2pm - 5pm (UTC+10:00)	Music Workshop - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

If there isn't a class to suit you, 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]

Beginner Shakuhachi Workshop

Sat 06 Nov
2pm - 5pm (UTC+11:00)
1 session, 3 hours total

Bronwyn Kirkpatrick

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 06 Nov 2021	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 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

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL The 2020 Festival has been cancelled due to Covid-19. 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. The festival 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... [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]

Songwriting Workshop with Keppie Coutts

Dive deep into the world of song form, breaking down the components of contemporary song structure and form in this 3-hour Masterclass. By looking at examples, as well as working through guided writing exercises, the aim of this face-to-face experience is to: • Become more deeply familiar with the function of song sections; • Understand a variety of song forms available to contemporary songwriters; • Practice writing lyrics that express the movement of ideas through those different... [More]

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

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.