Young Conservatorium

Our comprehensive programs continue to produce wonderful young musicians

Young Conservatorium recognises talent and we delight in nurturing it, engaging young musicians through to adulthood.

All our ensembles, classes and individual tuition are held at the Queensland Conservatorium.

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Nurturing Talent Through Young Conservatorium

Young Conservatorium Programs

Early Childhood Music and Young Beginner

Our Early Childhood Music program brings you and your child together to sing and perform, listen and imitate, observe and respond, imagine and compose, understand and appreciate, and be immersed in music. A trial class is offered prior to commencement.

Our Young Beginner program provides an introduction to practical instrumental music. This program continues the musical journey for students who have completed the Early Childhood Music Program or are looking to commence their musical education.

Age group	Program	Class size	Details	Annual Fee
2-3 years	Growing with Music	12 children per class	Saturday 9 am Saturday 10 am	$630
4-5 years	Tuning In	12 children per class	Saturday 11 am Saturday 12 pm	$630
5-8 years	Early Musicianship	4-6 children per class	Saturday mornings	$1265
5-8 years	Young Beginner - Keyboard, Strings and Classical Guitar Children are introduced to practical instrumental music	4-6 children per class	Saturday mornings	$1265

Individual Tuition

Large Ensembles

Ensembles are not just about performance but also about learning. We pride ourselves on the pedagogy that underpins the performance program, especially in the ensemble environment.

Ensembles take place once a week, over the Young Conservatorium’s 4 Term program.

Ensemble	Eligibility	When	Annual Fee
Symphony Orchestra	Grade 5 AMEB & above	Tuesday 5 - 7 pm	$630
Philharmonia	Grade 3 AMEB to Grade 5 AMEB	Saturday 11.30 am - 1 pm	$630
Wind Orchestra	Grade 5 AMEB & above	Saturday 11.30 am - 1.30 pm	$630
Wind Ensemble	Grade 3 AMEB to Grade 5 AMEB	Saturday 9.30 - 11.15 am	$630
Overture Winds	Grade 1 AMEB to Grade 3 AMEB Suitable for young musicians to develop ensemble skills – audition not required.	Saturday 8.15 - 9.15 am	$475
String Orchestra	Grade 5 AMEB & above	Saturday 11.30 am - 1 pm	$630
String Ensemble	Grade 3 AMEB to Grade 5 AMEB	Saturday 9.45 - 11.15 am	$630
Overture Strings	Grade 1 AMEB to Grade 3 AMEB Suitable for young musicians to develop ensemble skills – audition not required.	Saturday 8.30 - 9.30 am	$475
Concert Choir	Secondary school students aged 14-18 years	Wednesday 5 - 6.30 pm	$630
Jazz Orchestra	Grade 5 AMEB & above	Tuesday 5 - 6.30 pm	$630
Jazz Ensemble	Grade 3 AMEB to Grade 5 AMEB	Tuesday 5 - 6.30 pm	$630

Small Ensembles

These ensembles are formed at the start of each year and rehearse weekly according to the Young Conservatorium term dates. Pathways within our ensembles enable the young musician to progress through various levels as their musicianship develops.

Ensemble	When	Annual Fee
Jazz Combo	Tuesday 6.30 - 7.30 pm	$630
Jazz Combo 2	Tuesday 6.30 - 7.30pm	$630
Percussion Ensemble	Saturday 8.15 - 9.15am	$630
Flute Ensemble	Thursday 5.30 - 6.30 pm	$630
Clarinet Ensemble	Saturday 8.15 - 9.15 am	$630
Saxophone Ensemble	Saturday 11.30am - 12.30pm	$630
Brass Ensemble	Saturday 10 - 11 am	$630
Woodwind Ensemble	Saturday 10 - 11 am	$630
Chamber Strings	Saturday 8.15 - 9.15am	$630
Cello Ensemble	Saturday 3 - 4 pm	$630
Guitar Ensemble	Saturday 12.30 - 1.30 pm	$630

Musical Awareness

Musical Awareness is offered to students who wish to develop and acquire theoretical and practical skills through the study of music elements.

Ensemble	When	Annual Fee
Creative Encounters with Music Technology	Saturday 11 am - 1 pm	$740
Chamber Music	Saturday 2 - 4 pm	$740
Musicianship – Theory	Saturday 11.15am - 12.15pm; and 1.30 - 2.30 pm	$370
Musicianship – Theory and Aural - Advanced	Saturday 9 - 10 am	$370
Aural Studies	Saturday 8 – 9am; and 10 - 11 am	$370
Advanced Vocal Technique	Monday 4.30 - 5.30pm	$1480

2024 & 2025 Important Dates

All programs are undertaken over four terms, and the program fee is for the full year.

Term Dates

2024

Term 3: 8 July – 7 September (9 weeks)
Term 4: 30 September – 9 November (6 weeks)

2025

Term 1: 10 February– 30 March (7 weeks)
Term 2: 21 April – 22 June (9 weeks)*
Term 3: 14 July – 14 September (9 weeks)
Term 4: 6 October – 16 November (5 weeks)

*Project week 2 June – 8 June (no regular classes)

Payment Due Dates

Payments to be received by close of business, 5 pm, on the following dates:

2024

Term 3: 1 July 2024
Term 4: 23 September 2024

2025

Term 1: 6 January 2025
Term 2: 14 April 2025
Term 3: 7 July 2025
Term 4: 29 September 2025

Important Dates

Monday 30 September 2024 Closing date for all applications (excludes ECM)
4 October – 3 November 2024 Audition dates for Instrumental and Choral
25 November 2024 Audition results posted this week to Instrumental and Choral applicants
9 December 2024 Young Beginner Keyboard and Strings 1^st round of placement offers
6 January 2025 Final date for enrolment and payment of annual Early Childhood Music and Young Conservatorium fees
10 February 2025 Early Childhood Music and Young Conservatorium commences.

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