2023

Articles

Sydney Con unveils busts of women composers to inspire students

The Sydney Conservatorium of Music has unveiled busts of three composers and musicians in its library to inspire students, as part of its ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

Eurovision: Why we keep falling for the keytar

Dr Paul (Mac) McDermott from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music ponders the enduring love of the showy but impractical instrument, the keytar, after Perth band Voyager's captivating Eurovision journey.

Sydney Con students meet Moog master Will Gregory

Sydney Con students enrolled in Live Electronic Music Performance sat in on an open rehearsal for Australian Chamber Orchestra and the Will Gregory Moog Ensemble. The synth experts shared their knowledge in a unique informal masterclass.

No, music doesn't cause crime - not even drill rap

Academics argue the NSW Police has spent a disproportionate amount of taxpayer money pursuing, disrupting and generally harassing drill musicians under the premise that their lyrics incite violence or help recruit gang members.

What the Ed Sheeran case can tell us about 70 years of pop music

Dr Jadey O'Regan, a pop music expert and lecturer in Contemporary Music Practice at Sydney Conservatorium of Music, explains why the Ed Sheeran copyright case matters when thinking about musical inspiration, influence or theft.

Sydney Con leads gender equity shift in Australian music

Sydney Conservatorium of Music's Composing Women program led by Professor Liza Lim has demonstrated leadership and influence in the push for gender equity in programming and commissioning works by female composers in classical and art music.

Sydney Con composers star on ABC Classic Women of Note album 5

Composers from Sydney Conservatorium of Music are showcased on a new album released by ABC Classic, Women of Note, Volume 5. The album features two composers from the Composing Women program, two students and two Professors.

21 February 2023

Deborah Cheetham Fraillon joins Sydney Conservatorium of Music

The Sydney Conservatorium of Music welcomes renowned First Nations soprano, musician, composer and educator Deborah Cheetham Fraillon as the inaugural Elizabeth Todd Chair of Vocal Studies. She will commence as Professor of Practice (Vocal Studies) in February 2023.

06 February 2023

Sydney Con graduate coaches Cate Blanchett to convince as conductor

Conductor Natalie Murray Beale, a graduate of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, is an artist who works across opera, concert, film and video game scores. Here, she shares her thoughts on making the film Tár and coaching actor Cate Blanchett to achieve a realistic portrayal of a professional conductor.