Newcastle Conservatorium of Music

10/12/2024

🥳Wrapping up 2024 here at the Con🥳

We've had a massive year for lessons, events and activities and can't wait to see what 2025 has to bring!

Some Important info👇
🎶 The Con is closed from Saturday 14th December and will reopen Monday 6th January
🎶 Term 1 lessons and ensembles will commence Monday 3rd February (before school term starts)
🎶 Lessons with our partner schools will start the week commencing Monday 10th February

Thankyou for being part of our Con Community, we wish you a safe and happy break and look forward to seeing you in the new year👋😊

08/12/2024

We cannot wait for Monday's Jazz X Arts Orchestras in Concert! This will be a massive night of fantastic live music by our very talented orchestras🎶✨

Show starts at 6pm here at the Con. Grab your tickets now🤩
https://jazzXarts.eventbrite.com.au

Celebrating the end of year with a performance featuring the Con's Arts Orchestra and Jazz Orchestra.

02/12/2024

It was so awesome seeing Newcastle Grammar's AMPD band play in Musos Corner's brand new event space as part of our Schools Program Boost Day🤩🎸🎤

Wanting to amp up your schools program in 2025? Visit our website: www.newcastle.edu.au/con-schools-program

29/11/2024

Please join us on Monday 9th December for a fantastic collaboration performance between the Conservatorium's Arts and Jazz Orchestras🙌🤩

This will be a fantastic showcase of live ensemble music and the perfect way to celebrate the end of year✨🎶

Book tickets and learn more: https://jazzXarts.eventbrite.com.au

29/11/2024

We have received an overwhelming response to our Scholarship applications but there is still time to apply! Check out the link below for more information and how to apply.

The Conservatorium is offering Community Music Scholarships in 2025

20/11/2024

We are so proud of how far The Unforgettables Dementia Choir have come. Please check out this fantastic story and podcast by ABC below👇🥰

A Newcastle choir group known as The Unforgettables is providing a creative outlet for people with dementia, as well as support and friendship for their carers.

19/11/2024

Well done to everyone who has applied for the 2025 scholarships so far!

For those who are yet to apply, be sure to get in soon! Applications close Friday 29th November, 4:30pm👇🎺🎶🎹

We are so excited to announce that the applications for our 2025 Community Music Scholarships are officially open!

These scholarships are built to boost our future emerging musicians in their music education and provide performance and recording opportunities🎶

Learn more and apply here: https://ConScholarships2025.eventbrite.com.au

Applications close at 4:30pm on Friday 29th November😄

16/11/2024

There are still some tickets available to tonight’s concert, see below for details 🎶🌞

🎵 TODAY'S THE DAY for NWO! 🎶

The Newcastle Wind Orchestra takes the stage TONIGHT for a spectacular evening of music featuring works by Percy Grainger, Brendan Collins, Ross Fiddes, and more! 🌟 Don’t miss this opportunity to experience incredible live music right here in Newcastle. 🎷🎺

✨ When: Tonight!
✨ Where: Harold Lobb Hall, Newcastle Conservatorium
✨ Doors Open: 7:00 PM

🎟 It’s not too late to get your tickets! Grab them now at https://events.humanitix.com/under-a-glaring-sun-nctle/tickets or purchase at the door.

With a program featuring local premieres, stunning rhapsodies, and Grainger classics, this is a night of music you don’t want to miss. Invite your friends, family, and music lovers for an unforgettable performance! 🎶

📣 See you there! 💫
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13/11/2024

12/11/2024

Please join us next Monday for a free combined concert performed by Newcastle Grammar's Bamboozle and Brass Razoo as well as The Conservatorium Jazz Orchestra🎷

Attendance is free but please register below👇

https://NGSandCON.eventbrite.com.au

08/11/2024

Over the weekend the Con will be host to two free creative events open to the public as part of an end of year graduation showcase:

The 9th Annual Newbie Awards
📆Friday 8th November
🕛From 6:30pm
🔗 https://Newbies2024.eventbrite.com.au

Expressions - Screen and Media
📆 Saturday 9th November
🕛 From 6:30pm
🔗 https://ExpressionsScreenMedia.eventbrite.com.au

Visit the links to learn more and join us for two fun nights supporting the next generation of creatives!!🎨🎬🎥

07/11/2024

We are still buzzing from an amazing three days of music making at Bandfest. It was wonderful to hear these young musicians rise to the occasion in the Harold Lobb Concert Hall. Our Con Schools bands played their hearts out and were recognised by the judges for their efforts.

Results:

Primary Intermediate -
Hamilton South PS Concert Band - 1st
New Lambton PS Concert Band - 2nd
Tighes Hill PS Main Band - 4th

Primary Developing -
Lambton PS Concert band - 1st

Primary Novice -
Hamilton South Training Band - 3rd

Learn more about how the Con Schools Program could help your school band program here👉 www.newcastle.edu.au/con-schools-program

06/11/2024

Congratulations to everyone who participated in this year's Bandfest held at the Con! The place was buzzing with music making and enthusiastic students 🤩🎶👏👏👏

05/11/2024

Looking forward to this one! Tickets are still available so don't miss out!

30/10/2024

What an awesome event to be part of! Congratulations to all the amazing young musicians on a fantastic performance🎺🤩