The location - Sydney, Australia

Australia has a rich history of music-making and Sydney, with its famous Sydney Opera House and other top venues is a performing arts hub attracting a diverse range of concerts, events and festivals from around the globe. “A survey 30,000 readers of luxury travel bible Conde Nast Traveller put Sydney in first spot for favourite overseas city, ahead of Paris, New York and Rome.” (Sydney Morning Herald, 6 September, 2007) Sydney’s climate is mild, with the average temperature range in December of 17.5 C to 25 C (63.5 F to 77 F).

As part of the SCM International Music Summer School, you will have the opportunity to see some of the top tourist destinations in and around the city. Activities include a day trip to the Blue Mountains, a ferry/cruise ride on Sydney Harbour, a visit to Taronga Zoo and a concert at the Sydney Opera House.