Open Academy - Kids at the Con - Term Three Program

The Kids at the Con program is designed to help children between the ages of 3 and 10 engage with the exciting world of music. Structured classes are presented in a challenging but non-competitive environment which encourages the development of artistic expression and creativity.

Based on both the Orff-Schulwerk approach and the Kodaly method, students will be introduced to music using singing, imitation, movement, playing tuned and un-tuned percussion instruments, improvisation, story-telling and guided listening activities.

Term 3 commences Saturday  23 July  until Saturday 17 September 2022 (no classes on August 27). 

Kids at the Con - Red Class

For 3-4 year olds 

In the Red class with Simona Green, children focus on basic musical elements through exploring music with differentiation in pitch, beat and tempo. Motor skills are also improved using music games. This class is perfect for pre-schoolers and parents are encouraged to join in.

Saturday Classes - 23 July - 17 September 2022 (no classes on August 27). 

Saturday 9am - 9:45am SOLD OUT

Saturday 11am - 11:45am

Saturday 1:15pm - 2pm

Wednesday Classes - 27 July - 14 September 2022

10am - 10:45am

Note: Term Prices are $317

Kids at the Con - Orange Class

For 4-5 year olds

Building on the foundational elements developed in the Red class, children are introduced to the first 5 solfa notes (doh-soh). Activities for group interaction are also encouraged as well as some exploration into improvisation. Our Orange class with Simona Green has a slightly faster pace than the Red class and begins to investigate rhythmic notation. As parents/guardians do not join in the class, it also encourages independent music-making.

Saturday Classes - 23 July - 17 September 2022 (no classes on August 27). 

Saturday 10am-10:45am

Saturday 12pm-12:45pm

Saturday 2:15-3pm

Wednesday Classes - 27 July - 14 September 2022

11am-11:45am

Note: Term Prices are $317

Kids at the Con - Yellow Class

For 5-6 year olds

In the Yellow class with Irene Stone, children continue to experience beat, pitch, tempo, dynamics and structure through playing, singing and moving. Simple notation is introduced and rhythmic and aural elements become more complex. Ensemble work is explored in more detail. Working with different parts in both singing and on instruments contributes to a wider understanding of how music comes together. Our Yellow class is suited to children who have already started school, and who can read simple letters, numbers and words.

Saturday Classes - 23 July - 17 September 2022 (no classes on August 27). 

Saturday 10am-11am

Saturday 1:15pm-2:15pm

Note: Term Prices are $368

Kids at the Con - Green Class

For 6-7 year olds

In the Green class with Irene Stone, children continue to experience the elements of music through singing, moving and playing. Conventional music notation is introduced including rhythm, bass and treble clef. Ensemble work broadens to 3–4 parts and aural training also eflects this with more difficult solfege and learning of songs in more than 1 part. Many of the participants in this level have already begun individual instrumental lessons but this is not a prerequisite.

Saturday Classes - 23 July - 17 September 2022 (no classes on August 27). 

Saturday 11am-12pm

Note: Term Prices are $368

Kids at the Con - Blue Class

For 7-10 year olds

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. All students share equally in experiencing and making music. In the Blue class with Irene Stone, conventional and graphic notation are explored, and a range of rhythmic and pitch concepts are used, they make music through 3-4 part ensemble playing and part singing. Building on solfege (singing with letter names) of previous levels, more challenging ensemble and aural activities are presented using voice, keyboard percussion and untuned percussion. Many participants in this level have already begun individual instrumental lessons but this is not a prerequisite.

Saturday 12:15pm-1:15pm

Note: Term Prices are $368

Where:   Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney, Macquarie Street
When:    23 July - 17 September 2022 - 8 Weeks
Cost:      $317 (for 3-5yrs) - $368 (for 6-10yrs)

For more general information, please go to the Kids at the Con page.

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