Directed by Annabelle Swainston, this new ensemble is targeted towards talented, younger players wishing to extend their musical studies with a group of like-minded peers.
This serves as a fantastic learning opportunity for musicians who wish to play orchestral music- symphony, opera, ballet and more. As well as learning to interpret written musical scores, we will be developing aural skills by learning folk music by ear. The Junior Academy is the first of the three-tiered orchestral pathway we offer at the Conservatorium. The skills acquired from this ensemble will directly apply for the Coffs Coast Youth Orchestra and for further studies in The Academy.
When: Mondays 4-5pm during school term.
Where: Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium Performance Space
Recommended standard: AMEB Grade 2+ or equivalent.
Recommended ages: 7-12
Cost: $85 per term
Frequently Asked Questions
The Junior Academy Program is open to primary aged students with a suggested playing level of AMEB grade 2+. Junior Academy is open to Con students as well as students from outside the even if you’re not learning music at the Conservatorium!
Not only will you benefit from playing glorious chamber music with other musicians at a similar level, you will also have the opportunity to work with the Con’s professional and experienced teaching staff. Students in the Junior Academy will gain performance experience and opportunities at least once per year, joining the Coffs Coast Youth Orchestra and Academy on stage for end of term concerts.
Students of the Junior Academy learn the following skills:
- Musical interpretation
- Listening in an ensemble context
- Performance and how to cope with performance anxiety
- The role of their chosen instrument in various ensembles
- Historical context of ensemble compositions
- Unusual instrument combinations
- Â Bringing solo instruments into a team playing environment
- Â Communicating with an audience
Just rehearsal times, if you needed to practice out of this once a week time feel free.
