Kids at the Con - Red Class
<p><strong>For 3-4 year olds</strong> </p><p>In the Red class, children focus on basic musical elements through exploring music with differentiation in pitch, beat and tempo. Motor skills are also
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Kids at the Con - Orange Class
<p><strong>For 4-5 year olds</strong> </p><p>Building on the foundational elements developed in the Red class, children are introduced to the first 5 solfa notes (doh-soh). Activities for group
...<p><strong>For 4-5 year olds</strong> </p><p>Building on the foundational elements developed in the Red class, children are introduced to the first 5 solfa notes (doh-soh). Activities for group
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Kids at the Con - Yellow Class
<p><strong>For 5-6 year olds</strong></p><p>In the Yellow class, children continue to experience beat, pitch, tempo, dynamics and structure through playing, singing and moving. Simple notation is
...<p><strong>For 5-6 year olds</strong></p><p>In the Yellow class, children continue to experience beat, pitch, tempo, dynamics and structure through playing, singing and moving. Simple notation is
...<p><strong>For 5-6 year olds</strong></p><p>In the Yellow class, children continue to experience beat, pitch, tempo, dynamics and structure through playing, singing and moving. Simple notation is
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Kids at the Con - Green Class
<p><strong>For 6-7 year olds</strong> </p><p>In the Green class, children continue to experience the elements of music through singing, moving and playing. Conventional music notation is introduced
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Kids at the Con - Blue Class
<p><strong>For 7-10 year olds</strong> </p><p>The participants in this level bring a diversity of musical experiences to class as some have started learning a specific instrument, but others have not.
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Creating Great Lyrics ONLINE
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<p>Creating great lyrics is <strong>not just a matter
...This is the self-paced version of the course.
PLEASE NOTE: TUTOR SUPPORT IS NOT OFFERED IN THE SELF-PACED COURSE.
An email granting you access to the content modules will be sent to your nominated email the next business day (excluding Fridays) after your payment has been received. Access to the modules will be for 12 months from the receipt of that email.
For adults (minimum age 16)
If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Beginner Shakuhachi Workshop
<p>If you've always wanted to try the shakuhachi, now's your chance!</p>
<p>Shakuhachi Master Bronwyn Kirkpatrick will present this workshop and demonstration introducing shakuhachi, the traditional
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Rising Stars Audition - Jazz
<p><strong>How to apply</strong><br/>All students must enrol in an audition to be considered to join the Rising Stars Program. </p><p>Applications are invited from students who have been playing their
...This class is for Students auditioning to join the Rising Stars Jazz Program in 2026.
There are 2 rounds. A video round (due 5pm Monday 17th November), and a live round (held Monday 1st December from 330pm).
Please note, there is no in person activity on Monday 17th November. This is just the due date and time for your audition enrolment and video application to be received.
Videos should be uploaded to YouTube following the instructions provided below, and emailed to con.openacademy@sydney.edu.au.
Successful students will join the program from Semester 1 2026.
If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Voice Works: enhancing vocal control, communication & care
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<p>One in three of the working population are considered professional voice users who need their voices to work effectively. Healthy, efficient and
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Opera and Music Theatre Lab Intensive Audition
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<p><strong>OPERA & MUSIC THEATRE LAB INTENSIVE 2026: January 21-23</strong></p>
<p>Are you an aspiring Opera or Music Theatre singer? Hone
...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
