Music appreciation
Music Appreciation at the Orange Regional Conservatorium supports the development of well-rounded musicians by deepening understanding, listening skills, and musical knowledge. These classes complement instrumental and vocal study and are suitable for students across a range of ages, levels, and musical interests.
Under Music Appreciation, ORC offers two distinct classes:
Musicianship (Theory)
Music Highs & Whys (Music History)
Musicianship Classes
Classes run weekly at a cost of $130 per term.
Monday 4:00 – 5:00pm
Wednesday 5:00 – 6:00pm
Why do Musicianship?
To become a holistic musician you should adopt the following:
• a high level of technical achievement – which can only be achieved through careful, well structured practice.
• performance – it is what musicians live for! The constant exposure also helps to conquer the nerves and the anxieties associated with being on stage.
• musicianship – as the word suggests, is the underlying knowledge of being a musician and the backbone behind each great masterpiece. Musicianship is the study of music notation, harmony, analysis, history, composition, and the training of aural skills.
It is crucial to commence musicianship study – especially ear training – whilst young, so it becomes second nature. A common mistake is to leave it until exam times. This is ineffective, creates a stressful situation and all but defeats the purpose of aural training.
Tuition is available in the form of one-to-one, shared classes (maximum of three people), and group classes. The students who have undergone musicianship training do and feel better in their music studies, examinations and performances. At Orange Regional Conservatorium, our musicianship staff are highly qualified and creative and will ensure that each lesson is interesting and fulfilling.
music highs and whys
Classes run weekly at a cost of $ per term.
Tuesday 6:15 – 7:15pm
Friday 1:00 – 2:00pm
Music Highs and Whys
Why did Haydn write 104 symphonies while Beethoven wrote only nine? How did Bach compose new music every week — and still find time to practise and raise a family of 20? What do Lin-Manuel Miranda and Beethoven have in common?
Music Highs & Whys explores the stories, questions, and ideas behind the music we hear and love. Through guided listening, discussion, and shared curiosity, this weekly seminar offers both education and enjoyment, uncovering the historical, cultural, and creative contexts that shape music across time.
Open to high school students and adults of all ages and stages, Music Highs & Whys is designed for anyone who loves listening to music and wants to understand it more deeply, no performance experience required.