Wollongong Conservatorium of Music
- Wollongong Conservatorium of Music
Wollongong Conservatorium of Music is a centre for music education and performance serving the city of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia. It is located in the English Tudor style Gleniffer Brae Manor House and grounds, part of the Wollongong Botanic Gardens in the suburb of Keiraville.
The conservatorium provides a wide range of programs, instrumental and vocal music tuition in contemporary, classical and jazz styles.[ [http://www.wollcon.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=23&Itemid=78 Wollongong Conservatorium of Music - Tuition] . Retrieved 3 August 2008.] It caters for individuals and groups ranging from pre-school to mature-age. Music theory tuition is also provided.]Wollongong Conservatorium of Music is one of the largest regional conservatoriums in Australia[ [http://www.wollcon.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=50&Itemid=67 Wollongong Conservatorium of Music - About] . Retrieved 3 August 2008.] . It is noted for its long-established Childhood Music Education Program (CME), which caters for around 600 students in the 1-9 years age group. In this program parents or caregivers attend with their children. In the CME program alone, 1200 people attend weekly lessons. Another 600 attend other group and individual tuition programs.Fact|date=August 2008]Teaching programs are complemented by student participation in various instrumental and vocal ensembles catering to different styles and levels of proficiency, including the BlueScope Steel Youth Orchestra which has toured internationally.[ [http://www.wollcon.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=36&Itemid=88 Wollongong Conservatorium of Music - Ensembles] . Retrieved 3 August 2008.] ]The conservatorium runs a number of regular events, including "Saturday at the Con" held each month where the public is invited to enjoy live music and refreshments.
See also
* Wollongong Symphony Orchestra
References
External links
* [http://www.wollcon.com.au/ The Wollongong Conservatorium of Music Homepage]
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