Program Overview

Conservatorium Open Academy

The Conservatorium Open Academy offers various programs for students of different ages and skill levels.

Programs

• Kids at the Con: This program includes available classes, holiday workshops, and FAQs.
  • Available Classes: Details about the classes offered for kids are provided.
  • Holiday Workshops: Information about the holiday workshops for kids is available.
  • FAQs: Frequently asked questions about the Kids at the Con program are answered.
• Rising Stars: This program includes Rising Stars Jazz, how to apply, teachers, testimonials, semester dates and concerts, fees, scholarships and bursaries, and electives.
  • Rising Stars Jazz: Details about the jazz program for rising stars are provided.
  • How to apply: Information on the application process for the Rising Stars program is available.
  • Teachers: The teachers for the Rising Stars program are listed.
  • Testimonials: Testimonials from students or parents about the Rising Stars program are provided.
  • Semester dates & Concerts: The semester dates and concert schedules for the Rising Stars program are listed.
  • Fees, scholarships & bursaries: Information about the fees, scholarships, and bursaries for the Rising Stars program is available.
  • Electives: The elective courses offered as part of the Rising Stars program are listed.
• Play at the Con: This program includes teachers and expressions of interest.
  • Teachers: The teachers for the Play at the Con program are listed.
  • Expressions of Interest: Information on how to express interest in the Play at the Con program is available.
• Short Courses: The Conservatorium Open Academy offers various short courses, including Music Foundations, Composition, Singing, Instrumental, Ensemble, Music Technology, Jazz, Online, Face to Face, and High School & Pre-tertiary.
  • Music Foundations: Details about the music foundations short course are provided.
  • Composition: Information about the composition short course is available.
  • Singing: The singing short course is described.
  • Instrumental: Details about the instrumental short course are provided.
  • Ensemble: Information about the ensemble short course is available.
  • Music Technology: The music technology short course is described.
  • Jazz: Details about the jazz short course are provided.
  • Online: Information about the online short courses is available.
  • Face to Face: The face-to-face short courses are described.
  • High School & Pre-tertiary: Details about the high school and pre-tertiary short courses are provided.
• Workshops and Festivals: The Conservatorium Open Academy offers various workshops and festivals, including Songwriting Holiday Workshop, Opera and Music Theatre Lab Intensive Audition, 3 Singers 3 Workshops, Music Theatre Audition Workshop, Jazz Audition Workshop, School Workshops, Young Women's Jazz Workshops, Beginner Shakuhachi Workshop, and Voice Works.
  • Songwriting Holiday Workshop: Details about the songwriting holiday workshop are provided.
  • Opera and Music Theatre Lab Intensive Audition: Information about the opera and music theatre lab intensive audition is available.
  • 3 Singers 3 Workshops: The 3 singers 3 workshops are described.
  • Music Theatre Audition Workshop: Details about the music theatre audition workshop are provided.
  • Jazz Audition Workshop: Information about the jazz audition workshop is available.
  • School Workshops: The school workshops are described.
  • Young Women's Jazz Workshops: Details about the young women's jazz workshops are provided.
  • Beginner Shakuhachi Workshop: Information about the beginner shakuhachi workshop is available.
  • Voice Works: The voice works workshop is described.
• Sydney Con Jazz Festival: The Sydney Con Jazz Festival is a festival offered by the Conservatorium Open Academy.
• Barayagal: Barayagal is a program offered by the Conservatorium Open Academy.
• Professional Development: The Conservatorium Open Academy offers professional development opportunities.

Music Theatre Performance Skills (15-22yrs)

This exciting musical theatre course for students 15-22 years will cover musical theatre performance both as an ensemble and as a soloist.

Concentrating on

• Repertoire choice
• Vocal technique
• Text interpretation
• Character study
• Stage physicality

Students will learn how to bring characters to life and work as a team in the music theatre ensemble, as well as finding their spotlight as individuals.

Course Details

• Age range: 15-22 years
• Duration: 8 sessions, 16 hours total
• Time: 6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)
• Location: Room 3003, Sydney Conservatorium of Music
• Teacher: Margi De Ferranti
• Fees: $520.00, $457.60 (inc GST)
• Early Bird Discount: $457.60 (expires 12 Jan 2026)

Session Schedule

• Thu 12 Feb 2026: 6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00), Room 3003, Sydney Conservatorium of Music
• Thu 19 Feb 2026: 6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00), Room 3003, Sydney Conservatorium of Music
• Thu 26 Feb 2026: 6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00), Room 3003, Sydney Conservatorium of Music
• Thu 5 Mar 2026: 6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00), Room 3003, Sydney Conservatorium of Music
• Thu 12 Mar 2026: 6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00), Room 3003, Sydney Conservatorium of Music
• Thu 19 Mar 2026: 6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00), Room 3003, Sydney Conservatorium of Music
• Thu 26 Mar 2026: 6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00), Room 3003, Sydney Conservatorium of Music
• Thu 2 Apr 2026: 6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00), Room 3003, Sydney Conservatorium of Music

This course is ideal for students wishing to progress further into their studies of Musical Theatre or potentially audition for tertiary study in this field. An accompanist will join the class for the penultimate class and performance. The course will culminate in an end of course live performance presenting the repertoire they have worked on over the Term.