VCE Conservatorium Experience Day 2026

Come and spend a day at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music! VCE students and teachers can enjoy live performances of VCE syllabus repertoire by our talented teaching staff, take part in masterclasses, and dive into the finer details of their pieces – exploring techniques, tackling challenges, and learning new approaches. Please indicate in the registration whether if you would like to perform in the masterclasses.

We also welcome students interested in pursuing tertiary studies in Jazz & Improvisation, Composition and Interactive Composition to attend workshops. Students are encouraged to bring their instrument and participate in improvisation sessions and activities.

Schedule

8.45AM — Arrive and Register
9.00AM — Welcome to all
9.15AM - 12.30PM— Performances and Performer Insights from Conservatorium Staff - VCE repertoire and Jazz/Improvisation
11.05-12PM — Interactive Composition Workshop
12.30PM - 1.15PM —Lunch Break
1.15PM - 2:15PM—Masterclass Sessions with Conservatorium Staff
1.15PM - 2.15PM—Composition Masterclass
2.15PM - 3.00PM —Performance Optimization Session
3.00 PM - 3.15PM —Farewell
3.30PM — Finish

Event Information

This exciting free program includes performances and shared insights of current VCE Syllabus pieces, a session exploring ways to optimize your performance as well as masterclasses for individual instruments. This event is aimed at students undertaking or about to undertake the VCE syllabus. Parents/Guardians and patrons are welcome to observe the workshops.

Students interested in pursuing Jazz & Improvisation or Interactive Composition for their tertiary studies will be able to engage in specific workshops that explore different components of this study stream.

For those wishing to participate in a masterclass, you will be able to express your interest through the ticket booking form, and you will be notified of the outcome via email. All other attendees will be welcome to attend and observe the masterclasses.

Parent/Guardian and teacher passes are available for those who wish to attend the VCE Conservatorium Experience Day alongside student attendees. Attendees aged 14 and under are required to have a parent/guardian or teacher attend with them.

School teachers who wish to book large students groups can email fineartsmusic-festivals@unimelb.edu.au for a group order.

PARKING

The City of Melbourne has recently changed the parking restrictions around the Southbank Campus. Parking control hours are now expanded to 7am–10pm, seven days per week, and are capped at three hours. A $2-per-hour fee after 7pm is also now in place. There is no change to the $4-per-hour peak rate between 7am–7pm. Parking inspectors are regularly in the area fining drivers who overstay their meter, so we encourage everyone to be aware and avoid an expensive fine. More information. 

ACCESSIBILITY

All venues at the Southbank campus are wheelchair accessible. To read more about access services available at our venues, please visit:  https://finearts-music.unimelb.edu.au/access-our-events.  

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Please stay home if you feel unwell, even with mild symptoms. Face masks are welcome in all settings for community and personal safety.  

• In order to account for drop-off in attendance, we overbook a select number of free events at the Faculty. If you have not arrived by the start of the performance, your ticket may be released to any waiting patrons at the door. Please arrive at the venue at least 15 minutes before the performance to secure your seat.  

• Admission to any of our concerts and events is strictly at the discretion of Front of House. We have zero tolerance for any disrespectful behaviour.