Open Day 2021 – Day One

Open Day 2021 – Day One

It’s been a long time coming but we were thrilled to experience, as part of our end of year celebrations, the first of our 2021 Open Day(s). The weather was a little bleak, but the atmosphere was amazing and a truly wonderful day was had by all. The schedule was as...
Alumni Profile: Matthew Hindson

Alumni Profile: Matthew Hindson

“Thanks @wollconmusic – you saved my teenaged years, I tell you that! Such an invigorating musical environment. It set me up for my entire musical future.” Prof. Matthew Hindson AM Deputy Head of School and Deputy Dean, Sydney Conservatorium of Music We don’t...
Alumni Profile: Nicola Crowe

Alumni Profile: Nicola Crowe

UK based flautist Nicola knew there was no other instrument for her “My mum encouraged me to be open minded about other instruments, but I disliked the feeling of strings on my fingers or the buzzing on my lips, and I really loved the sound of the flute.” Nicola Crowe...
Alumni Profile: Nick Russoniello

Alumni Profile: Nick Russoniello

One of our greatest classical saxophonists WollCon Alumnus Nick Russoniello, an accomplished saxophonist and composer based in Sydney, has been the recipient of major awards over the years, including the ABC Symphony Australia Young Performer of the Year, and the Fine...
Alumni Profile: Carolyn Watson

Alumni Profile: Carolyn Watson

“To be honest I didn’t really seek out a career as a conductor, rather, conducting found me.” Carolyn Watson The role of a conductor is to unite the diverse and at times, disparate groups of people in an orchestra and lead them towards a common musical goal or...