Sydney Community College

This course is designed for individuals who have little or no vocal experience. Basic techniques of voice production, breathing, posture, intonation, solfiege, and site reading will be explored in a group setting. This is an 8 week course that will meet for approximately one hour and 30 minutes once a week. The first 4 weeks will be spent learning basic technique, while the last 4 weeks will be focused on learning an individual piece to be performed during the last class. If you wan... [More]

Come and learn the basic chords and rhythms and some easy popular songs and riffs. You must provide your own guitar and music manuscript book. If you want to learn guitar in Sydney, then this course is for you. No previous knowledge of the guitar is necessary for this class. Strictly limited places. Agenda During this course the intention is that the following topics will be covered, but not necessarily in the order given. Due to the variable nature of Adult Education classes, parts... [More]

Bring your existing guitar playing talent alive, whilst learning more advanced practical and theoretical skills. If you want to further your guitar skills in Sydney, then this course is for you. You must provide your own guitar and music manuscript book. Agenda During this course the intention is that the following topics will be covered, but not necessarily in the order given. Due to the variable nature of Adult Education classes, parts of the curriculum may be adapted to suit the ... [More]

Bring your existing guitar playing talent alive, whilst learning more advanced practical and theoretical skills. This course is a progression from Guitar Intermediate 1. If you want to further your guitar skills in Sydney, then this course is for you. You must provide your own guitar and music manuscript book. Agenda During this course the intention is that the following topics will be covered, but not necessarily in the order given. Due to the variable nature of Adult Education cla... [More]

This ukulele course is designed to take students who previously have had little or no exposure to playing the instrument, and give them the ability and confidence to play simple tunes and the knowledge and skills to continue their learning path by themselves. Pre-tuned ukulele available from tutor for $35. If you want to learn to play the Ukulele in Sydney, then this course is for you. Agenda During this course the intention is that the following topics will be covered, but not nece... [More]

If you’ve ever been moved by the infectious joy of a gospel choir and thought, I want some of that!, this workshop is for you. The Honeybees are highly sought for their dynamic and engaging a cappella performances. You’ll not only experience them in uplifting song, you’ll learn some 4-part gospel pieces with them (no need to read music), as well as the background history of gospel music and its links with the Civil Rights Movement. AND you’ll have the opportunity, if you like, to si... [More]

For those who feel they have gained the skills taught in the Music Skills Essentials course, and who wish to audition for the Sydney Community College Choir. Rozelle Site, cnr Gordon St & Victoria Rd, Rozelle (in the grounds of St. Joseph’s Church). If driving, no entry into Gordon Street from Victoria Road. Last block on your right before Victoria Road. Pedestrian entry opposite Prince Street. Click on the following link for directions: http://www.sydneycommunitycollege.com.au/site... [More]

The Sydney Community College Choir is a dynamic group of singers that has recently expanded to local acclaim. If you want to join a choir in Sydney, then this course is for you. Led by director Christopher Bowen and supported by an accompanist, the choir has featured in two ‘Christmas at the Sydney Town Hall’ concerts, as well as a production of Handel’s ‘Messiah’ in conjunction with the Sydney University Graduate Choir. Suitable for those who have completed Music Skills Essentials ... [More]

This course is designed to unlock the challenging flamenco style for guitarists of all levels. Carefully graded exercises will present various Flamenco forms and techniques. Special attention will be given to the strumming hand, to achieve the unique sound for which the Flamenco guitar is famous. Various techniques like Arpeggio, Rasgueados and Pulgar will be explained and taught. Agenda Session 1: Playing position and hand positions Brief history of Flamenco and its origin Chord ch... [More]

Learn the style of music sung in many African-American churches as a group with a mix of sopranos, altos, tenors and basses no matter what your singing level and increase your confidence. Experience the joy and exhuberance of gospel singing with a group of people who are all keen to express themselves in voice. If you want to learn about the gospel experience in Sydney, then this course of 8 classes is for you. Agenda During this course the intention is that the following topics wil... [More]