Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Study woodwind

Performance opportunities combined with academic studies

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Studying woodwind is a great way to start your professional career in music performance. You will learn through individual and ensemble tuition delivered by industry experts with performance experience – many of our experts perform in ensembles that are internationally regarded.

We deliver a selection of programs in woodwind teaching, performance and research. Within the Bachelor of Music, you can study woodwind in the context of performance, composition, improvisation, musicology and music education.

Our woodwind program has a reputation for producing some of Australia’s leading woodwind exponents. We aim to support you to achieve both artistic individuality and a high level of musical proficiency.

We encourage you to collaborate with your peers and we provide a variety of performance opportunities including:

  • wind symphony
  • symphony orchestra
  • chamber orchestras
  • historically-informed winds and our early music ensemble
  • solo
  • chamber music ensembles.

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Who can I study woodwind with?

Why study woodwind with us?

There are many great reasons to join the Conservatorium’s woodwind program:

  • Our teachers come with great expertise in professional performance at the highest level.
  • We offer individual tuition as well as many opportunities to play and perform with others.
  • We encourage you to collaborate musically with your peers.
  • You will have opportunities to perform with our highly regarded ensembles and chamber music programs. 
  • We provide highly regarded performance spaces and about 100 practice rooms.
  • Creativity and music technology are woven into all our units.
  • We welcome guest lecturers and performers from around the world.
  • We’re only a short stroll from the Sydney Opera House.

Where can woodwind take you?

Our students develop as professional musicians who strive for the levels of excellence demanded by the music profession. The skills you will gain in our courses – such as research, resilience, critical thinking, and communication – are also transferable to a range of industries and occupations.

  • soloist
  • chamber/orchestral musician
  • session musician
  • instrumental woodwind teacher
  • music researcher/academic
  • arts administrator
  • events coordinator
  • music professional – when combined with further study (for example, music therapist)

What are my study options in woodwind?