13 - 18 (High School) - Conservatorium Open Academy

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

AUSTRALIAN CHINESE MUSIC YOUTH ENSEMBLE Led by Sydney Conservatorium conductor Bradley Lucas, this ensemble is for students who wish to play in an ensemble based on traditional Chinese instruments. Rehearsals will explore repertoire specifically composed for the ensemble, building skills of listening and ensemble playing as well as knowledge of different styles. The ensemble will be drawn from the following instruments: Erhu Pipa Ruan Guzheng Dizi Keyboard The program is open to... [More]

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

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]

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

Rising Stars Audition - Jazz

How to apply All students must enrol in an audition to be considered to join the Rising Stars Program. Applications are invited from students who have been playing their instrument for at least 3 years and are over the age of 10. Backline and frontline instrumentalists are welcome to apply. The auditions will be held in two rounds. Round 1 will be a video submission round. Round 2 will be a Live Audition. Students will be required to play an own choice piece in a jazz style that... [More]

Rising Stars Audition - Jazz

Fri 18 Jul - Sat 26 Jul 2025
5pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
2 sessions, 6 hours total

Venue TBA

This class is for Students auditioning to join the Rising Stars Jazz Program in 2025.

There are 2 rounds. A video round (due Friday 18th July), and a live round (held from 1pm on July 26).

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 August 2.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Fri 18 Jul 2025	5pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)
Sat 26 Jul 2025	1pm - 4pm (UTC+10:00)

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

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]

Jazz Audition Technique Workshop

Sat 23 Aug
2pm - 5pm (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 3 hours total

Steve Barry , Hannah James

If you wish to do a mock audition, bring your instrument on the day and we will try to accommodate as many students as possible. We will provide: Piano, drum kit, guitar and bass amps. (not guitars or basses). You will need to bring your own leads and drum sticks.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 23 Aug 2025	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 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.

Rising Stars Audition - Strings

Instruments welcome to apply: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Harp, Classical Guitar. All students must enrol in an audition to be considered to join the Rising Stars Program. Auditions are held at the end of each year, with applications opening in September for auditions held in late October. There are no mid-year auditions for entry into the Rising Stars program. Eligibility: Students who have been playing their instrument for at least two years and are over the age of 6 are... [More]

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

Rising Stars Audition - Piano

All students must enrol in an audition to be considered to join the Rising Stars Program. Auditions are held at the end of each year, with applications opening in September for auditions held in late October. There are no mid-year auditions for entry into the Rising Stars program. Eligibility: Students who have been playing their instrument for at least two years and are over the age of 6 are welcome to apply. Round One: Video recording Applicants are required to present two... [More]

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

Rising Stars Audition - Woodwind

Instruments welcome to apply are: Flute/Piccolo, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Cor Anglais, Saxophone. All students must enrol in an audition to be considered to join the Rising Stars Program. Auditions are held at the end of each year, with applications opening in September for auditions held in late October. There are no mid-year auditions for entry into the Rising Stars program. Eligibility: Students who have been playing their instrument for at least two years and are over the age... [More]

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

Rising Stars Audition - Brass

Instruments welcome to apply are: Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Tuba, Euphonium. All students must enrol in an audition to be considered to join the Rising Stars Program. Auditions are held at the end of each year, with applications opening in September for auditions held in late October. There are no mid-year auditions for entry into the Rising Stars program. Eligibility: Students who have been playing their instrument for at least two years and are over the age of 10 are... [More]

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

Rising Stars Audition - Organ

This program is for students wishing to audition for the Conservatorium Open Academy Rising Stars Richard and Doreen Wilson Organ Scholarships. Applications for 2025 have now closed. Please join the waiting list to be notified when auditions are opened. Live Auditions will be held on Saturday 23rd November at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Eligibility: Applications are invited from advanced pianists (at least A Mus A level piano) as well as from any students already learning... [More]

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