Wollongong Conservatorium of Music
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Wollongong Conservatorium of Music, is a centre for music education and performance, providing a wide range of opportunities for learning and appreciation in the arts. It is situated in Keiraville, New South Wales, Australia.
The conservatorium provides a wide range of programs, instrumental and vocal music tuition in popular, classical, jazz and ethnic traditions. It caters for individuals and groups ranging from pre-school to mature-age. Music theory and speech and drama classes are also provided. Special programs are available to accommodate students from interstate and overseas.
Wollongong Conservatorium of Music is one of the largest regional conservatoriums in Australia. It is located quite close to the foot of Mount Keira in the Wollongong Botanic Garden. It offers a wide range of instrumental, vocal and music theory programs to students of all ages. It is noted for its long-established Childhood Music Education Program, which caters for around 600 students in the 1-9 years age group. In this program parents or caregivers attend with their children. So, in the CME program alone, 1200 people attend weekly lessons. Another 600 attend other group and individual tuition programs.
Teaching programs are complemented by student participation in various instrumental and vocal ensembles, including a symphony orchestra, wind and string ensembles, three vocal ensembles, jazz ensembles, and flute, recorder and guitar choirs. The Conservatorium also provides instruction in Speech and Drama.
