Young Conservatorium

Our comprehensive programs continue to produce wonderful young musicians

Young Conservatorium recognises talent and we delight in nurturing it, engaging young musicians through to adulthood.

All our ensembles, classes and individual tuition are held at the Queensland Conservatorium.

Applications for our 2026 Young Conservatorium programs are now open!

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Young Conservatorium Programs

Early Childhood Music and Young Beginner

Our Early Childhood Music program brings you and your child together to sing and perform, listen and imitate, observe and respond, imagine and compose, understand and appreciate, and be immersed in music. A trial class is offered prior to commencement.

Our Young Beginner program provides an introduction to practical instrumental music. This program continues the musical journey for students who have completed the Early Childhood Music Program or are looking to commence their musical education.

Age group	Program	Class size	Details	Annual Fee
2-3 years	Growing with Music	12 children per class	Saturday classes from 8.30am	$650
4-5 years	Tuning In	12 children per class	Saturday classes from 11.30am	$650
5-8 years	Early Musicianship	4-6 children per class	Saturday mornings (generally between 10–12pm)	$1310
5-7 years	Young Beginner - Keyboard, Violin Children are introduced to practical instrumental music	4-6 children per class	Saturday mornings (generally between 9–11.30am)	$1310

Individual Tuition

Large Ensembles

Ensembles are not just about performance but also about learning. We pride ourselves on the pedagogy that underpins the performance program, especially in the ensemble environment.

Ensembles take place once a week, over the Young Conservatorium’s 4 Term program.

Ensemble	Eligibility	When	Annual Fee
Symphony Orchestra	Grade 6 AMEB & above	Tuesday 5 - 7 pm	$650
Philharmonia	Grade 3 AMEB to Grade 6 AMEB	Saturday 11.30 am - 1 pm	$650
Wind Orchestra	Grade 6 AMEB & above	Saturday 11.30 am - 1.30 pm	$650
Wind Ensemble	Grade 3 AMEB to Grade 6 AMEB	Saturday 9.30 - 11.15 am	$650
Overture Winds	Grade 1 AMEB to Grade 3 AMEB Suitable for young musicians to develop ensemble skills – audition not required.	Saturday 8.15 - 9.15 am	$495
String Orchestra	Grade 6 AMEB & above	Saturday 11.30 am - 1 pm	$650
String Ensemble	Grade 3 AMEB to Grade 6 AMEB	Saturday 9.45 - 11.15 am	$650
Overture Strings	Grade 1 AMEB to Grade 3 AMEB Suitable for young musicians to develop ensemble skills – audition not required.	Saturday 8.30 - 9.30 am	$495
Concert Choir	Secondary school students aged 14-18 years	Wednesday 5 - 6.30 pm	$650
Jazz Orchestra	Grade 6 AMEB & above	Tuesday 5 - 6.30 pm	$650
Jazz Ensemble	Grade 3 AMEB to Grade 6 AMEB	Tuesday 5 - 6.30 pm	$650

Small Ensembles

These ensembles are formed at the start of each year and rehearse weekly according to the Young Conservatorium term dates. Pathways within our ensembles enable the young musician to progress through various levels as their musicianship develops.

Ensemble	When	Annual Fee
Jazz Combo	Tuesday 6.30 - 7.30 pm	$650
Percussion Ensemble	Saturday 8.15 - 9.15am	$650
Flute Ensemble	Thursday 5.30 - 6.30 pm	$650
Clarinet Ensemble	Saturday 8.15 - 9.15 am	$650
Saxophone Ensemble	Saturday 11.30 am - 12.30 pm	$650
Brass Ensemble	Saturday 10 - 11 am	$650
Woodwind Ensemble	Saturday 10 - 11 am	$650
Chamber Strings	Saturdays 10 - 11 am	$650
Cello Ensemble	Saturday 11.30 am - 12.30 pm	$650
Guitar Ensemble	Saturday 12.30 - 1.30 pm	$650

Musical Awareness

Musical Awareness is offered to students who wish to develop and acquire theoretical and practical skills through the study of music elements.

Ensemble	When	Annual Fee
Creative Encounters with Music Technology	Saturdays 11 am - 1 pm	$760
Exploring Music - Classical	Saturdays 2 - 4 pm	$760
Exploring Music - Contemporary	Saturdays from 2pm	$760
Exploring Music - Voice	Saturdays from 3pm	$760
Musicianship – Theory	Saturday 11.15am - 12.15pm; and 1.30 pm - 2.30 pm	$380
Musicianship – Theory Advanced	Saturday 9 - 10 am	$380
Aural Studies	Saturday 8 – 9am; and 10 - 11 am	$380

2025 Important Dates

All programs are undertaken over four terms, and the program fee is for the full year.

Term Dates

2025

Term 3: 14 July – 14 September (9 weeks)
Term 4: 6 October – 16 November (6 weeks)

2026

Term 1: 2 February – 29 March (8 weeks)
Term 2: 27 April – 21 June (7 weeks)*
Term 3: 13 July – 13 September (9 weeks)
Term 4: 6 October – 15 November (6 weeks)

*Project week 25 May–31 May - no regular classes

Payment Due Dates

Payments to be received by close of business, 5 pm, on the following dates:

2025

Term 3: 7 July 2025
Term 4: 29 September 2025

2026

Term 1: 12 January 2026
Term 2: 6 April 2026
Term 3: 29 June 2026
Term 4: 14 September 2026

Important Dates

Saturday 29 September 2025 Closing date for all applications (excludes ECM)
3 October – 2 November 2025 Audition dates Instrumental and Choral
24 November 2025 Audition results posted this week to Instrumental and Choral applicants
8 December 2025 Young Beginner Keyboard and Strings 1st round of placement offers
12 January 2026 Final date for enrolment and payment of annual Early Childhood Music and Young Conservatorium fees
2 February 2026 Early Childhood Music and Young Conservatorium 2026 commences.

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