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Weekly classes enrolment dates

Priority enrolment is given to existing Kids at the Con students one week in advance of classes being released to the general public. See the table below to note our onsale dates. If you are interested in joining our Kids at the Con program, we strongly recommend signing up to our mailing list to be notified when classes are on sale.

2026Current studentsGeneral public
Term 313 June20 June

On the general public enrolment dates, a full list of available classes will be visible from 10am on this page. If you do not see the list immediately, please continue to refresh the page until they appear or contact our help desk to request assistance.

Term 1, 2026

Term 2, 2026

Term 3, 2026

Term 4, 2026

7 Feb – 28 Mar

2 May – 27 Jun*

1 Aug – 19 Sept

17 Oct – 5 Dec**

*Classes WILL NOT BE HELD June 6 – Sovereign’s Birthday long weekend
* * Classes on Saturday December 5 will be substituted with the Kids at the Con End of Year Concert. Details will be released to students enrolled in Term 4 classes.

Wednesday classes are generally held on the Wednesday following the Saturday date listed, with the exception of Term 4. Please see the specific class timetable for exact dates.

Fees for 2026

Red/Orange (45 minutes/week)

Yellow/Green/Blue (1 hour/week)

3-5 years Holiday Workshop (1 hour)

5-6 years Holiday Workshop (3 hours)

6-10 years Holiday Workshop (5 hours)

$370

$430

$45

$90

$110

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Australian Chinese Music Youth Ensemble (High School Students) - Audition

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Australian Flute Festival Masterclasses

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Australian Flute Festival: Full Festival and Single Day Passes

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Australian Flute Festival: Junior Day

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Australian Flute Festival: Professional Learning Day

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Australian National Band and Orchestra Conference 2026

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Australian National Band and Orchestra Conference 2026

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2026-10-02 Fri 2 Oct - 2026-10-05 Mon 5 Oct 2026
6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
4 days, 15 hours total
Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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All students must call (02) 9351 1208 to register your details before proceeding with the on-line enrolment process.
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Barayagal

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Beginner Shakuhachi Workshop

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$85 Limited inc GST
Beginner Shakuhachi Workshop

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2026-11-07 Sat 7 Nov 2026-11-07
12:30pm - 3:30pm (UTC+11:00)
1 session, 3 hours total
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Bronwyn Kirkpatrick
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$580 $510.40 Limited inc GST
Blues Guitar

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2026-07-30 Thu 30 Jul - 2026-09-17 Thu 17 Sep 2026
6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
8 sessions, 16 hours total
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Roy Issac

For adults (minimum age 16)

Students will need to bring their own guitar and lead if applicable. Both acoustic and electric welcome.
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