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Welcome back to The Con! Term 1 information

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We are looking forward to welcoming you back to the Con for 2023, for another fantastic year of music-making, learning and entertainment.   The exciting news is that our admin staff and teachers have now moved back into our renovated heritage building at 45 Mann Street, Gosford – complete with new studio and rehearsal spaces, admin offices and 70-seater auditorium in the revamped Robert Knox Hall. The space looks, feels and sounds fantastic and we can’t wait to share it with you.

Important dates to note:

  • Term starts Monday 30 January for one-to-one lessons
  • Most ensembles and group classes return from Monday 30 January
  • Early Childhood Music classes start from Friday 3 February
  • Children / Youth Choir resume Monday 6 February
  • CMP classes (ages 5-8) resume from Tuesday 7 February

Please note, we are continuing to hold some classes and ensembles at our satellite sites of Gosford Presbyterian Church, West Gosford and St David’s Presbyterian Church, Woy Woy. See details below.

Do I need to re-enrol?

If you are a current student, and any of your details have changed – or you are discontinuing a lesson or learning another instrument – please let us know using this online form.

Where do I need to go for my lesson or class?

We are now NO LONGER using the building at 35 Mann Street (next to Lyon’s Den).

The following lesson and classes will be held at 45 Mann Street and Georgiana Terrace complex:

  • Most one-to-one lessons – ask your teacher which studio you are in, or ask at reception
  • Keyboard Club – in our NEW Keyboard Lab in 45 Mann Street
  • String lessons – in the Strings Studios (formerly Demountable 1) and cottage  on Georgiana Terrace
  • Saturday Strings 1:1’s & Ensembles in the Strings Studios (formerly Demountable 1) and cottage  on Georgiana Terrace
  • Musicianship 4, 5, 6 and HSC Support with Phillip Rutherford – in Robert Knox Hall

The following classes/rehearsals will be held off-site:

  • Children’s Music Program and Early Childhood Classes – Gosford Presbyterian Church, West Gosford and St David’s Presybeterian Church, 120 Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy. See TIMETABLE for class details and times.
  • Ensembles – CCYO, SWO, PWES and Childrens & Youth Choir – Gosford Presbyterian Church, West Gosford. See TIMETABLE for times
  • Musicianship 1, 2 & 3 with teacher Melissa Lark – Gosford Presbyterian Church – See TIMETABLE for times and days
  • 1:1 lessons with teachers who have arranged for the lesson to be at the same location as  ensembles at Gosford Presbyterian Church, 14 Young Street  West Gosford. 

For details of where your lesson will be held check with your teacher, or ask at reception. You can also download these MAPS of the building at 45 Mann Street and Georgiana Terrace complex.

How do I enter the new building at 45 Mann Street? 

Pedestrian access to 45 Mann Street is either via the main gate on Mann Street, and up the stairs through the front entrance or via the accessible driveway on Georgiana Terrace and through the rear entrance. Both entrances lead to our new foyer and reception area. 

Where can I park?

There is street parking on Georgiana Terrace and Mann Street. Please do not use the upper car park on Georgiana Terrace – this is reserved for CCCon staff. 

Is there accessible parking?

There is one accessible parking space accessed via Georgiana Terrace, which can be used as a pick-up/drop off area for people for accessibility purposes. 

Are there toilets on-site?

Yes, we have new male, female and accessible toilet facilities for students, parents and carers. These are accessible from the reception area.

Is there a waiting area for parents, carers and children?

Parents, carers, siblings and students are welcome to sit in our covered courtyard area, the foyer – complete with a study bench – or communal areas while waiting. Please be mindful to keep noise levels to a minimum and supervise small children at all times while waiting, as lessons will be going on in other rooms and Con staff are working in the offices. Thank you.

Where can I go for more information?

Head to our website, where you will find information on:

Alternatively phone our office on 02 4324 7477 and speak to someone in our friendly team.

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