Central Coast Conservatorium of Music

Guitar Department Concert | Term 2, 2026
2026-06-25 19:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Robert Knox Hall, 45 Mann Street, Gosford, NSW, 2250, Australia
Join us for an evening of guitar music as students of all ages take the stage in the Robert Knox Hall, performing a vibrant mix of styles and genres.
This intimate concert will feature students of Guy Strazz and Steve Smillie, showcasing their talents in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
The event is open to all one-to-one guitar students, including those who may be stepping onto the stage for the very first time.
Registration and Ticket information:
Date: Thursday, June 25
Time: 7:00PM
Location: Robert Knox Hall – 45 Mann Street, Gosford
Cost: FREE entry
This concert is open for anyone to attend, whether you know one of the performers or not – we encourage anyone to come along to support our talented students!
Guitar Students of Guy Strazz or Steve Smillie – Talk to your teacher about registering to play in this concert – we encourage ALL guitar students to perform whether you are a seasoned performer or have never performed in front of an audience before.
This concert is a fantastic way to gain performance experience in front of a supportive audience!

String Ensembles Concert | Term 2, 2026
2026-06-27 14:00 - 15:30 | Robert Knox Hall, 45 Mann Street, Gosford, NSW, 2250, Australia
Students from the Central Coast Con Strings Program take to the stage for an intimate and inspiring concert. Featuring performances from Mini Strings, Junior Strings, Chamber Ensemble, and Senior String Ensemble, under the direction of esteemed teachers Karina Hollands and Marina Jenkins.
Participation in this event is exclusively for students in our Saturday Strings Program.
Registration Form
Date: Saturday, June 27Location: Robert Knox Hall, 45 Mann Street, Gosford
Time: 2:00PM – 3:00PMCost: Free entry! Friends, family, and the community are warmly invited to attend and support our talented string students.

Symphony Central Coast - Mozart's Sister
2026-06-28 14:30 - 16:30 | Gosford Regional Library Auditorium, 123A Donnison St, Gosford, NSW, 2250, Australia
Mozart – Symphony no.1, Documentary – Mozart’s Sister, The South Wind – music by Australian women composers

For the first 16 years of her life, Mozart’s sister shared equal billing with her brother. Musical partners and collaborators, Wolfgang Mozart and Maria-Anna Mozart played together before Kings and Queens, and were the talk of Europe. But what happened to her? Forced to withdraw from public life because she was a woman, a stunning new investigation explores why she was retired and what happened to her music. From multi-awarded Director/Producer Madeleine Hetherton-Miau and Producer Rebecca Barry, MOZART’S SISTER is a ‘musical-mystery’ story that explores the lost talent of Maria-Anna Mozart. In this concert, we will perform Wolfgang’s SYMPHONY NO. 1, with commentary highlighting Maria’s contributions, and selections from the Original Soundtrack of the AACTA Award-winning documentary.
THE SOUTH WIND is a collection of five short piano pieces by Australian women composers of the early Twentieth century, arranged for chamber orchestra by Steven Stanke. Dorothy Albery, Mary Bowden, Alice Charbonne-Kellerman, Marcelle Christian and Meta Overman may not be as well-known or as performed as their male counterparts but their music is equally accomplished and expressive.

2:30pm | 28 June 2026 | Gosford Regional Library Auditorium, Donnison St, Gosford
Tickets – Mozart’s Sister

Jazz Ensemble Concert | T2, 2026
2026-06-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Robert Knox Hall, 45 Mann Street, Gosford, NSW, 2250, Australia
Join us for an evening of swing, soul, and improvisation as the Central Coast Jazz Ensemble and Intro to Improv students take the stage.
This end-of-term concert will celebrate the rich traditions of jazz, featuring timeless standards, blues, and infectious grooves. From smooth ballads to high-energy improvisations, the program showcases the creativity, skill, and passion of our emerging jazz musicians.
Date: Monday, June 29thLocation: Robert Knox Hall – 45 Mann Street, GosfordTime: 7:00pm PM
Come and experience the vibrant sounds of jazz and support the next generation of performers in an unforgettable evening of music-making.

Vocal Department Concert | Ensembles and Jazz
2026-06-30 18:30 - 20:30 | Robert Knox Hall, 45 Mann Street, Gosford, NSW, 2250, Australia
Experience an unforgettable evening of music as the talented student vocal ensembles and jazz musicians of Central Coast Conservatorium take the stage!

Bring a friend along and join us for a vibrant concert featuring dynamic choral performances and toe-tapping jazz standards, showcasing the creativity and passion of our emerging artists. From soulful harmonies to swinging rhythms, this concert celebrates the energy and artistry nurtured at the Conservatorium.

Date: Tuesday, June 30thLocation: Robert Knox Hall – 45 Mann Street, GosfordTime: 6:30 pm & 7:30 pm
Cost: General Admission $20 | Central Coast Conservatorium Staff & Students Free
Whether you’re a jazz enthusiast or a lover of vocal music, you’ll be inspired by the skill and enthusiasm of these rising stars. Don’t miss this celebration of musical excellence on the Central Coast!
Tickets: Ensembles and Jazz

Open Morning & BBQ
2026-07-25 09:00 - 13:00 | Central Coast Conservatorium of Music
You’re invited! 🎉

Come along to our Open Morning & BBQ to meet teachers, strengthen community connections and grab a bite to eat. Bring your family and friends—we’d love to see all our existing students there! 🌞

Both our Keyboard Club and Saturday Strings programs are open for parents and students to watch and/or join in (subject to numbers).

Plus we will have a few stalls with sheet music and CD’s – FREE to a good home

Date & Time
9:00am – 1:00pm, 25 July 2026 (First Saturday of Term 3)

Pricing
$2.5 | Sausage Sizzle
$2.5 | Drink
FREE | Music and CD’s

Location
45 Mann Street, Gosford

Central Coast Concert Band | WHERE the RIVER MEETS the COAST
2026-08-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Gosford Anglican Church, Gosford, NSW, 2250, Australia
Date: Saturday 8th August
Time: 2:00-4:00pm
Venue: Gosford Anglican Church
Cost: Adults $20, U18 FREE
Tickets: WHERE the RIVER MEETS the COAST
The Central Coast Concert Band will be joined by the Hawkesbury District Concert Band in a combined performance celebrating communities.Two bands for the price of one. A unique concert bringing together bands from the River and the Coast. Music matters everywhere and what a great opportunity to hear an out of town community band. Proudly supported by the Central Coast Council.
We look forward to seeing you at this concert.

CCGS | Music and the Mind
2026-08-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Central Coast Grammar School, Erina Heights, NSW, Australia
🎭 THE MUSIC AND THE MIND TEAM PRESENTS 🎶
✨ A Spectacular Variety Show for a Meaningful Cause ✨
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, talent, and community spirit as Central Coast Grammar School proudly supports a Variety Show Fundraiser in support of NeuRA.
🌟 What to Expect
Includes performances from – Sally Maer world renowned Cellist, David Kirkpatrick (son of Slim Dusty), Kim Cannan, famed Harpist, and author of “How Music Heals Us”, the Central Coast Hummingsong Choir, as well as incredible Alumni and present music students performing songs that will move you to tears. From powerful vocals to electrifying instrumentals, this is a celebration of creativity and passion you won’t want to miss.
💙 Supporting an Important Cause
All proceeds from the evening will go directly to NeuRA, helping fund vital research into dementia and other neurological disorders. Your support contributes to improving lives and advancing breakthroughs in brain health including finding a cure for dementia.
Let’s come together for a night of music, community, and hope. Last year we raised over $18K and this year we aim to beat that, with every dollar of your ticket charge going directly to NeuRA.
📅 Don’t Miss Out!
Bring your family and friends, enjoy an amazing night of entertainment, and help make a real difference.
🎟️ Tickets available now
Please share with your family and friends so that together we can fill the theatre for our wonderful performers who are donating their time & Talents.
PURCHASE HERE
Ticket cost: $39 with discounts available for group purchase.
For groups of 8+ tickets $30 each, for 5 or + tickets cost $35 each.
To secure your group purchase ticket price or your mobility restricted ticket, please contact our friendly box office staff on 02 43658497.
Venue: Central Coast Grammar School Performing Arts Centre, Arundel Road, Erina Heights

Advanced Choral Workshop
2026-08-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Robert Knox Hall, 45 Mann Street, Gosford, NSW, 2250, Australia
About the Workshop
– Developing confidence in ensemble singing
– Exploring harmonies and more advanced repertoire
– Working with experienced conductors and musicians
This is intended to build upon the student’s current choir experience and is an opportunity for students to challenge themselves in a supportive and inspiring environment. This workshop also provides a pathway for students who may be interested in continuing their choral journey through our Children’s Choir program. Open to (ages 8 – 12/year 3 – year 6)

Workshop Details
Date: Friday, 14 August 2026
Time: 9.00am to 3.00pm
Location: Central Coast Conservatorium of Music (Robert Knox Hall), 45 Mann Street, Gosford, 2250
Cost: $5 per student, to cover the costs of running the event and organising sheet music

REGISTER HERE
Note: School Uniform is NOT required during the student’s attendance at the Advanced Choral Workshop.

Tales in Tune : Stories Come Alive with Music
2026-08-22 11:00 - 12:00 | University of Newcastle | Gosford Campus, 299 Mann Street, Gosford, NSW, 2250, Australia
Join us for a special Book Week 2026 performance where literature and live music come together in a unique and engaging experience. Students will bring a beloved story to life through a live dramatic reading, enhanced by original music, creative sound effects, and atmospheric audio performances.
As the story unfolds, student musicians and performers will create the soundtrack in real time, adding excitement, emotion, and imagination to every page. From mysterious sounds and dramatic moments to joyful melodies and vivid soundscapes, this collaborative event celebrates the power of storytelling through both words and music.
Musical Artist Adam Manning is joining us to perform the Acknowledgement of Country. Author Deborah Kelly will also join us to read her book ‘Little Horses’.

Come and experience a book like never before, where reading becomes a live performance and every sound helps tell the story.
Time: 11:00 am | Saturday, 22 August
Location: University of Newcastle | Gosford Campus
Entry: FREE
RSVP HERE

Georg Pedersons 80th Birthday Concert (Charmian and Friends)
2026-08-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Robert Knox Hall, 45 Mann Street, Gosford, NSW, 2250, Australia
Join our patron Charmian Gadd OAM and a distinguished group of friends, colleagues and emerging artists for a special afternoon of music celebrating the 80th birthday of renowned cellist and educator Georg Pedersen.
This celebratory concert showcases the expressive range and enduring beauty of the cello through a rich program spanning the Romantic era and beyond. Featuring outstanding young cellists, accomplished musicians and a specially assembled string ensemble, the afternoons highlights will include Elgar’s dramatic Cello Concerto, Fauré’s deeply lyrical Élégie, the brilliance of Popper’s Polonaise de Concert, and a special performance by Georg Pedersen and pianist Phillip Shovk. The concert concludes with the majestic opening movement of Schubert’s much-loved String Quintet in C major, performed by a string ensemble formed especially for the occasion, with guest cellist Julian Smiles.
Come together to celebrate Georg’s remarkable musical life, his contribution to generations of cellists, and the friendships and artistic connections that continue to inspire his work.

Date: Sunday 23 August 2026
Time: 2:00pm
Venue: Robert Knox Hall, Central Coast Conservatorium of Music, 45 Mann Street, Gosford, NSW
Cost: $50 General Admission | $25 Student | $5+ Livestream
Purchase Tickets Here
Questions can be directed to events@cccmusic.nsw.edu.au.

Premier Ensembles Concert - Term 3, 2026
2026-08-29 19:00 - 21:30 | Gosford High School Hall, Racecourse Rd, Gosford, NSW, 2250, Australia
About Our Premier Ensembles Concert
Join Central Coast Conservatorium of Music for our Term 3 Premier Ensembles Concert at the Gosford High School Hall on Saturday, 29 August 2026.
This celebration of music is a highlight of the Central Coast Conservatorium’s events calendar, and includes performances from the Central Coast Youth Orchestra, our three wind ensembles – the Primary Wind Ensemble, Junior Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Wind Ensemble – as well as the Children’s and Youth Choir.
Come and see our wonderful young musicians from our flagship ensembles perform a selection of pieces with our conductors Patrick Brennan, E-Yang Liu, Kevin Smith and Phillip Rutherford.
Concert Details
Date: Saturday, 29 August 2026
Time: 7:00PM
Location: Gosford High School Hall
Ticket Link: Premier Ensembles
Cost: Tickets $25, Under-16s free

Student Movie Night
2026-09-04 16:30 - 20:30 | Robert Knox Hall, 45 Mann Street, Gosford, NSW, 2250, Australia
🎬 Student Movie Night! 🍿
Grab your friends, and get ready for a fun-filled evening at our Student Movie Night! Join us for a relaxing night of entertainment, laughter, and great company as we screen a popular film on the big screen in the Robert Knox Hall. Enjoy complimentary snacks, connect with fellow students, and take a break from practicing in a welcoming and social atmosphere.
📅 Date: Friday, September 4
⏰ Time: 4:30pm & 6:30pm
📍 Location: Robert Knox Hall, Gosford
💲Cost: $5 (Reserve Online, Pay at Door)
✅ Inclusions: Popcorn and Drink
🎬 Movies: VOTING COMING SOON
Don’t miss this chance to unwind, make new friends, and enjoy a fantastic movie experience. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎥✨

RESERVE TICKETS BELOW
Session 1 – 4:30pm
Session 2 – 6:30pm

Central Coast String Day
2026-09-05 09:00 - 16:00 | Central Coast Conservatorium of Music
REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN
– String Masterclass with Special Guest –
– Baroque Style Masterclass with Joanne Arnott –
– Trade Show – Syrinx Music (Sheet Music & gifts) | Miranda Rose Violins & Bows –

Schedule:
9:00 – 9:30 Chamber extension (Registration | Trade Show)
9:30 – 10:30 Chamber Music extension
10:00 – 10:30 General Participant (Registration | Trade Show)
10:30 – 11:00 Technique Class
11:10 – 12:10 Ensembles
12:15 – 1:00 Lunch Break | Trade Show
1:00 – 2:30 Masterclass with Evgeny Sorkin
2:30 – 3:00 Afternoon Break | Trade Show
3:00 – 4:00 Baroque Style Masterclass with Jo Arnott

Ticket Options:
Chamber Extension + General Participation:
$60 | $15 for Saturday Strings Program Students
(includes Chamber Extension Activity in addition to Ensemble and technique class participation, Masterclass Observer)
General Participation:
$50 | $15 for Saturday Strings Program Students
(includes Ensemble and technique class participation, Masterclass Observer)
Masterclass Performer fee:
$40*
*By application only – if successful in applying to perform you will be invoiced the performers fee.
*Please note that performances spaces are only available to those registered as general participants.
Trade Show:
FREE

About Our Guest Artists

Evgeny Sorkin
Dr. Evgeny Sorkin is a Lecturer in Violin at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, NSW Vice-Chancellor’s Committee Representative to AMEB Board (NSW) and current Vice-President of the AUSTA NSW Chapter.
Evgeny is the first person in the history of University of Sydney to be conferred a Doctor of Musical Arts degree. He has previously studied with Alice Waten at ANAM and is a Cum Laude graduate of the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatorium where he studied with Professors Kravchenko and Asya Kuschner. Evgeny further had lessons with Professors Zakhar Bron, Boris Kuschnir and others.

Read more about Evgeny
Dr. Evgeny Sorkin is a Lecturer in Violin at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, NSW Vice-Chancellor’s Committee Representative to AMEB Board (NSW) and current Vice-President of the AUSTA NSW Chapter.
Evgeny is the first person in the history of University of Sydney to be conferred a Doctor of Musical Arts degree. He has previously studied with Alice Waten at ANAM and is a Cum Laude graduate of the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatorium where he studied with Professors Kravchenko and Asya Kuschner. Evgeny further had lessons with Professors Zakhar Bron, Boris Kuschnir and others.
Evgeny began his performing career as a child prodigy receiving encouragement from Isaac Stern and Sir Yehudi Menuhin. He performs worldwide as a soloist and a member of Brevis Trio and Hartley Trio. Evgeny is a Medal recipient from the Union of Russian Composers for promotion of contemporary music, and was a scholarship holder of the Berlinsky fund of the famous Borodin Quartet. Evgeny has recorded a critically acclaimed CD of complete violin works of avantgarde Russian composer Galina Ustvolskaya. He is a prize-winner of Togliatti International Violin Competition, Caltanissetta International Chamber Music Competition, Taneyev International Competition and Gisborne International Music Competition.
A regular presenter at Violin Pedagogy Conferences, Evgeny’s research is in the fields of movement, violin technique development, violin pedagogy, injury prevention and recovery from injury. Evgeny’s students include winners of the NSW Secondary Schools Concerto competition, National Youth Concerto Competition, Animato International Violin Competition, New Talent British International Competition. Former students have been awarded scholarships for further study to Juilliard, New England Conservatory of Music, Colburn School of Music, Perlman Music Program, Meadowmount School of Music and work professionally in Australia and Internationally.

Joanne Arnott
We are delighted to welcome Joanne Arnott. Jo is a recorder player, teacher and conductor with a deep love for traditional recorder repertoire from the baroque, renaissance and medieval periods as well as modern music with different electronic mediums. We are thrilled to welcome her back to present a masterclass for both strings and flutes with a focus on baroque performance and interpretation.

Read more about Jo
Joanne Arnott is a recorder player, teacher and conductor with a deep love for traditional recorder repertoire from the baroque, renaissance and medieval periods as well as modern music with different electronic mediums. She is currently based on the NSW Central Coast and teaches at the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music. With Bachelor, Honours and Master’s degrees from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and over 25 years teaching and performing experience, Jo has performed with groups such as Bel A Capella, Innominata, Consort 8, and Thoroughbass, and has tutored at early music, recorder, band and orchestral workshops throughout Australia.
Jo is currently working on albums which involve solo baroque works, modern works for recorders and collaborations with local artists from the Central Coast/Sydney/Newcastle Hunter region. For these albums Jo is creating new works for recorder and recorder ensembles that use amplification and live effects as well as backing tracks and soundscapes using field recordings from the local environment.

Central Coast Flute Day
2026-09-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Central Coast Conservatorium of Music
REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN
– Flute Masterclass with James Kortum –
– Baroque Style Masterclass with Joanne Arnott –
-Warmups & Ensemble playing for all –
– Trade Show – Syrinx Music (Sheet Music & gifts) | Flutes and Flutists –
– Quick repairs and assessments from Repairs on the Hill –

Schedule:
9:30 – 10:00 Registration | Trade Show
10:00 – 10:30 Breathing and Warmups with James Kortum
10:30 – 11:15 Masterclass with James Kortum
11:15 – 11:30 Morning Break | Trade Show
11:30 – 12:15 Masterclass with James Kortum
12:15 – 1:00 Lunch Break | Trade Show
1:00 – 2:30 Flute Ensembles
2:30 – 3:00 Afternoon Break | Trade Show
3:00 – 4:00 Baroque Style Masterclass with Jo Arnott

Ticket Options:
General Participation
$50
Includes Ensemble participation, Warmups, Masterclass Observer, Repair Cafe Instrument quick repairs/tweaks
Masterclass Performer fee
$40*
*By application only – if successful in applying to perform you will be invoiced the performers fee.
*Please note that performances spaces are only available to those registered as general participants.
Trade Show
Free to all
Woodwind Repair Cafe
$10 Quick Repairs/tweaks (free for registered participants)
$ More involved repairs and service will be quoted as needed.

About Our Guest Artists
James Kortum
We are delighted to welcome James Kortum, Lecturer in Flute at the Sydney Conservatorium of music who will lead our morning warmups and will also present a masterclass in flute.

Read more about James
Originally from the United States, James came to Australia in 1977 to take up the position of Principal Flute with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra. Subsequently he has been Principal Flute with the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra and Second Flute with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. James has also performed with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, Sydney Philharmonia Orchestra, Hunter Sinfonia and Pacific Opera Orchestra. As a chamber musician James was member of the chamber ensemble Collage and regularly appears as guest artist with The Grevillea Ensemble.
Prior to his current position at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, James was Lecturer in Flute at the University of Newcastle Conservatorium of Music. In 2005 James received the Master of Arts (Music) degree from the University of Newcastle for his text The Purposeful Flautist: Technique to Interpretation. James has also taught at the Australian Institute of Music, Melbourne University and Monash University. Active as a clinician throughout Australia, James has also appeared as guest artist at flute conventions and festivals held in Sydney, Brisbane, Coffs Harbour, Canberra, Christchurch and Hamilton, New Zealand, plus given master classes in England, Hong Kong and New Zealand.
A devoted ‘yogi’, in 2012 James completed the Advanced Diploma of Yoga Teacher Training at the Yoga Institute and is now teaching yoga classes for musicians at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and the Australian Institute of Music. He has also taught classes in Italy and New Zealand.

Joanne Arnott
We are delighted to welcome Joanne Arnott. Jo is a recorder player, teacher and conductor with a deep love for traditional recorder repertoire from the baroque, renaissance and medieval periods as well as modern music with different electronic mediums. We are thrilled to welcome her back to present a masterclass for both flutes and strings with a focus on baroque performance and interpretation.

Read more about Jo
Joanne Arnott is a recorder player, teacher and conductor with a deep love for traditional recorder repertoire from the baroque, renaissance and medieval periods as well as modern music with different electronic mediums. She is currently based on the NSW Central Coast and teaches at the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music. With Bachelor, Honours and Master’s degrees from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and over 25 years teaching and performing experience, Jo has performed with groups such as Bel A Capella, Innominata, Consort 8, and Thoroughbass, and has tutored at early music, recorder, band and orchestral workshops throughout Australia.
Jo is currently working on albums which involve solo baroque works, modern works for recorders and collaborations with local artists from the Central Coast/Sydney/Newcastle Hunter region. For these albums Jo is creating new works for recorder and recorder ensembles that use amplification and live effects as well as backing tracks and soundscapes using field recordings from the local environment.

Recorder Ensemble Concert
2026-09-08 18:30 - 19:00 | Robert Knox Hall, 45 Mann Street, Gosford, NSW, 2250, Australia
Discover the enchanting sound of the recorder in concert with the Central Coast Conservatorium Recorder Ensemble. Directed by Joanne Arnott, this special performance celebrates the beauty of recorder music.
This concert is FREE to attend. Please come along and enjoy an evening of recorder music in the Robert Knox Hall with us.
Date: Tuesday, September 8
Time: 6:30PM
Location: Robert Knox Hall – 45 Mann Street, Gosford
Cost: FREE entry

Student Concert Series - Term 3, 2026
2026-09-12 14:30 - 18:00 | Robert Knox Hall, 45 Mann Street, Gosford, NSW, 2250, Australia
Our Student Concert Series provides a welcoming stage for students to perform in the beautiful Robert Knox Hall, where the focus is on musical growth, confidence, and enjoyment.
Date: Saturday 12 September 2026
Venue: Robert Knox Hall, Central Coast Conservatorium of Music, 45 Mann Street, Gosford, NSW
Cost: FREE
Registrations close: Monday 7 September 2026 – don’t miss out!
Accompanist: Gerard Nicholls (contact details in confirmation email)
Performance opportunities available:
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm: Student Performance Concert
open to all 1:1 students, duos, trios and small ensembles up to tertiary age
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm: Student Performance Concert (open to students up to tertiary age)
open to all 1:1 students, duos, trios and small ensembles up to tertiary age
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Adult Student Soiree
open to all tertiary and adult age 1:1 students, duos, trios and small ensembles
Questions can be directed to events@cccmusic.nsw.edu.au.

Student Concert Registration
We will contact you to confirm details close to the event.

Student Name(Required)

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(if student under 18 please provide parent/carer email)Instrument(Required)Piece(Required)Do you need an Accompanist?

Yes, I plan on using the provided piano accompanist

Yes, I am providing my own accompanist

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No, accompanist not required
Concert Preference (please select from drop down menu)(Required)2:30pm4:30pm

Vocal Department Concert | Classical
2026-09-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Robert Knox Hall, 45 Mann Street, Gosford, NSW, 2250, Australia
Join Central Coast Conservatorium of Music vocal students for an unforgettable evening celebrating the classical music! Step into an evening of timeless elegance as our vocal students present a curated program of classical repertoire. From soaring melodies to expressive storytelling, this concert celebrates the rich traditions of classical vocal music and the artistry of our emerging performers.

Date: Tuesday, September 13thLocation: Robert Knox Hall – 45 Mann Street, GosfordTime: 6:30 pm
Cost: General Admission $20 | Central Coast Conservatorium Staff & Students Free
Whether you’re a lover of vocal music or classical repertoire, you’ll be inspired by the skill and enthusiasm of these rising stars. Don’t miss this celebration of musical excellence on the Central Coast!
Tickets: COMING SOON

Guitar Department Concert | Term 3, 2026
2026-09-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Robert Knox Hall, 45 Mann Street, Gosford, NSW, 2250, Australia
Join us for an evening of guitar music as students of all ages take the stage in the Robert Knox Hall, performing a vibrant mix of styles and genres.
This intimate concert will feature students of Guy Strazz and Steve Smillie, showcasing their talents in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
The event is open to all one-to-one guitar students, including those who may be stepping onto the stage for the very first time.
Registration and Ticket information:
Date: Thursday, September 17
Time: 7:00PM
Location: Robert Knox Hall – 45 Mann Street, Gosford
Cost: FREE entry
This concert is open for anyone to attend, whether you know one of the performers or not – we encourage anyone to come along to support our talented students!
Guitar Students of Guy Strazz or Steve Smillie – Talk to your teacher about registering to play in this concert – we encourage ALL guitar students to perform whether you are a seasoned performer or have never performed in front of an audience before.
This concert is a fantastic way to gain performance experience in front of a supportive audience!

Central Coast Philharmonia | Elijah
2026-09-19 19:30 - 21:30 | St John the Baptist Catholic Church, Blackwall Road, Woy Woy, NSW, 2256, Australia
The oratorio Elijah (Felix Mendelssohn’s Elijah Op. 70) gives voice to a mighty prophet who is plucked from obscurity and lends a quiet but strong voice amid dark and turbulent times. The story of Elijah reflects a timeless response to upheaval and injustice and the stand against corruption, resonating with the world today.
Elijah is a deeply human figure – one who wrestles with exhaustion, burnout and self-doubt. First performed in 1846, Elijah has become one of the most celebrated oratorios in the choral repertoire. Rich in emotional depth and musical brilliance, the themes of courage, doubt and moral conviction still speak to audiences around the world.
Do not miss this epic concert conducted by Patrick Brennan and featuring the Central Coast Youth Orchestra with the amazing bass soloist David Greco bringing Elijah to life with his glorious vocal strength and superb artistry.
Concert Details
Date: Saturday, 19 September 2026
Time: 7:30PM
Location: St John the Baptist Church, Woy Woy
Ticket Link: Elijah
Cost: Adult $40, Concession $35, Child or Student $10

Symphony Central Coast - Shining Star
2026-09-20 14:30 - 16:30 | Gosford Regional Library Auditorium, 123A Donnison St, Gosford, NSW, 2250, Australia
The concerto as a vehicle for virtuosic display flourished during the 19th Century, becoming increasingly complex and ambitious works. While performances of typical concerto in the baroque era lasted about ten minutes, those by Beethoven, for example, could last half an hour or longer. Concertos from all ages, since their development in late 1600s, have remained a conspicuous and important part of the repertoire for concert performances and recordings and this concert will feature the winner of the 2025 Symphony Central Coast Concerto Competition Elana Sydenham, as she performs Taffenel’s Fantasy on Der Freischutz.
The year 1889 was a particularly productive one for Antonín Dvořák. During that summer, he began to sketch ideas for his Eighth Symphony at his country house in Vyoská. Ideas came to him so quickly that he complained he could not set them down fast enough. Every movement, every minute has a distinct melody, always catchy and memorable with not a single dull moment. Often described as ‘sunny’ as well as ‘songful,’ ‘warm,’ and ‘optimistic’, it is Dvořák’s symphony of folk music.
Plus selections from Bizet’s opera Carmen and Australian composer Jessica Wells’ Uplift, commissioned for the Artology “Acknowledgement of Country” program.
2:30pm | 20 September 2026 | Gosford Regional Library Auditorium, Donnison St, Gosford
Tickets – Shining Star

Central Coast Concert Band | BLUE and BLACK
2026-11-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Gosford Anglican Church, Gosford, NSW, 2250, Australia
Date: Saturday 14th November
Time: 2:00-4:00pm
Venue: Gosford Anglican Church
Cost: Adults $20, U18 FREE
Tickets: BLUE and BLACK
The Central Coast Concert Band will be joined by special guests from the Conservatorium Central Coast Senior Wind Ensemble, members from the Northern Sydney Symphonic Wind Ensemble and some local musicians for this exploration into the complex sounds that inspire true harmony. Featuring Frank Ticheli’s Blue Shades. It features a prominent clarinet solo reminiscent of Benny Goodman, “wailing” brass, and explores various musical “shades” from bright to dark and dirty, the shades of blue. We present to you a major symphonic work from the Concert Band Repertoire combined with our special guests for a truly magical music afternoon.
Proudly supported by the Central Coast Conservatorium and Central Coast Council.
We look forward to seeing you at this concert.

Symphony Central Coast - Cosmos
2026-11-22 14:30 - 16:30 | Gosford Regional Library Auditorium, 123A Donnison St, Gosford, NSW, 2250, Australia
In 1918, a symphonic blockbuster was born in London. The Planets, a seven-movement orchestral suite by Gustav Holst, depicted the mythical character of planets from our solar system and has been a fixture in orchestral repertoire ever since. From the relentless, mechanized march of Mars to the ethereal, otherworldly fade of Neptune, Holst’s The Planets is a landmark in 20th-century orchestral music. Its influence extends beyond the concert hall, inspiring movie scores, science fiction, and even popular music.
Each movement represents a different planet in our solar system (excluding Earth and Pluto, the latter of which had yet to be discovered), not in a scientific sense but as astrological archetypes. So, we have Mars, the Bringer of War; Venus, the Bringer of Peace; and Mercury, the Winged Messenger. Then come Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity; Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age; Uranus, the Magician; and finally, Neptune, the Mystic. Though Holst himself grew weary of its popularity, and even a bit resentful of all the attention it cannibalised from his other works, The Planets remains his most celebrated work—an orchestral masterpiece that continues to enthral audiences over a century after its creation.
Plus Kaija Saariaho’s 2005 work Asteroid 4179:Toutatis, inspired by the asteroid of the same name which makes frequent close approaches to Earth, with a currently minimum possible distance of just 0.006AU (2.3 times as far as the Moon), and Jess Montgomery’s Starburst, a play on imagery of rapidly changing musical colours, inspired by the rapid formation of large numbers of new stars in a galaxy.
2:30pm | 22 November 2026 | Gosford Regional Library Auditorium, Donnison St, Gosford
Tickets – Cosmos
