August

Articles

Composition student from Iran wins major Australian new music prize

Iranian-Australian student Shervin Mirzeinali has won the prestigious APRA AMCOS award for Work of the Year (Dramatic) for his composition Panbe Zan. The work explores the traditional Iranian craft of cotton beating. Mirzeinali is enrolled in Doctor of Musical Arts.

Sydney Conservatorium of Music votes to support the Voice to Parliament

The Sydney Conservatorium of Music School Board has voted to formally endorse the Uluru Statement from the Heart and a constitutionally enshrined Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament.

Sydney Conservatorium of Music announces 2023 Festival of Art Song program

The Festival of Art Song returns for 2023, taking place from 23rd to 27th of September at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. This five-day event celebrates the unique connection between poetry and music, showcasing the magic of art songs composed by Australian talents.

How a Darwin corroboree strike inspired protests across the nation

Dr Amanda Harris and Emeritus Professor Linda Barwick, researchers from Sydney Conservatorium of Music, collaborate with Tiriki Onus, Wilin Centre, University of Melbourne, to write about how Aboriginal people in 1951 framed cultural practice as labour and as an advocacy tool for Aboriginal rights across Australia.

Iconic Footbridge Theatre coming back to life

The Sydney Conservatorium of Music has started renovating the Footbridge Theatre to restore the building as a teaching and performance theatre for Music Theatre students. It is expected to open in 2024 for students.

How I found my rhythm as a violinist

In this edition of our Find Your Rhythm series, talented violinist Wendy Kong shares her career journey and the milestones that shaped her musical path.

How I found my rhythm as a jazz artist

As part of our Find Your Rhythm series, we meet saxophonist, composer, educator, and label director Jeremy Rose, who has carved out a mutli-faceted career in jazz music.

How I found my rhythm as a contemporary musician

In the latest edition of our Find Your Rhythm series, we learn how producer, songwriter, and musician Jerome Blazé found his unique place in Australia's popular music scene.

How I found my rhythm as an opera singer

In this Find Your Rhythm profile, we hear from acclaimed mezzo-soprano Emily Edmonds about how she forged a dazzling career in opera with authenticity and tenacity.

How I found my rhythm as a pianist and vocal coach

In this instalment of our Find Your Rhythm series, we catch up with repetiteur and vocal coach Thomas Victor Johnson, whose passion for music has taken him across the globe to work with the world's finest arts companies.