A free opportunity for students and teachers to come spend a day at the Conservatorium, experience repertoire from the VCE Syllabus performed by Conservatorium teaching staff and engage in Masterclasses. Delve into the finer aspects of your repertoire and discuss challenges, techniques and how to approach them. In 2024, students interested in pursuing Jazz & Improvisation and Interactive Composition and will be able to experience and participate in workshops exploring different aspects of this diverse genre through specialised workshops.
Schedule
8.45AM — Arrive and Register
9.00AM — Welcome to all
9.15 – 10.40AM— Performances and Performer Insights from Conservatorium Staff
Jazz & Improvisation Workshop
10.40AM - 10.50AM—Future Students Introduction
10.50AM - 11.05AM —Break
11.05AM - 12.30AM— Performances and Performer Insights from Conservatorium Staff
Jazz & Improvisation Workshop
12.30PM - 1.15PM —Lunch Break
1.15PM – 2:15PM—Masterclass Sessions with Conservatorium Staff
2.15PM - 3.00PM —Performance Optimization Session
3.00 PM - 3.15PM —Farewell
3.30 — Finish
Event Information
This exciting free program includes performances and shared insights of current VCE Syllabus pieces, a session exploring ways to optimize your performance as well as masterclasses for individual instruments.
Students interested in pursuing Jazz & Improvisation or Interactive Composition for their tertiary studies will be able to engage in specific workshops that explore different components of this study stream.
For those wishing to participate in a masterclass, you will be able to express your interest through the ticket booking form, and you will be notified of the outcome on Monday 13 May. All other attendees will be welcome to attend and observe the masterclasses.
Parent/Guardian and teacher passes are available for those who wish to attend the VCE Conservatorium Experience Day alongside student attendees. Attendees aged 14 and under are required to have a parent/guardian or teacher attend with them.
School teachers who wish to book large students groups can email fineartsmusic-festivals@unimelb.edu.au for the large group booking form.