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Australian Haydn Ensemble Spring Academy 2025

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Presented in collaboration with the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music

Join us for a unique musical journey into the Baroque and Classical worlds!

The Australian Haydn Ensemble Spring Academy is back in 2025 – and it’s your chance to learn, rehearse, and perform alongside the exceptional musicians of the Australian Haydn Ensemble (AHE). Held over three inspiring days at the Wollongong Conservatorium, the Academy is designed for students of all levels, from developing young musicians to emerging professionals.

If you’re passionate about orchestral music, historical performance, or just love Haydn, Mozart, Bach, Vivaldi and Boccherini – this is your moment.

Haydn Ensemble
Two Streams Tailored for all stages of Development – Choose Your Path

Stream 1: Modern Orchestra (Modern Instruments 440 pitch)
For school years 5–8 | AMEB Grade 4 and above
Fee: $240 for 3 days ($80/day) 10am-3pm

Stream 2: AHE Academy Period Instrument Orchestra (415hz pitch)
For tertiary and early professional level musicians
Fee: $300 for 3 days ($100/day) 10am-5pm

COURSE INCLUSIONS

  • Daily orchestral and chamber music rehearsals & coaching with AHE’s specialist musicians
  • Solo masterclasses in Baroque & Classical repertoire of your choice
  • Sessions on historical performance techniques, string and wind playing, and instrument demonstrations with our specialist musicians who are some of the most experienced in Australia in baroque and classical period instrument performance
  • Baroque Dance Workshop with expert tutor Aimee Brown who will show you how this can enhance your instrumental performance
  • Mindfulness Sessions to experience how this can help you to prepare for performances and manage performance anxiety
  • A Resource Pack with Period Instrument information and Listening guides and curated resources for informed performance
  • Culminating public performance with members of AHE on Friday 10 October in Wollongong
  • Before and Aftercare Options available for primary aged students (9-10am and 4-5pm) at an additional cost
  • A post-concert reception on the lawn of the Conservatorium for participants and guests, after the concluding concert with complimentary food and drinks
  • Additional Activities: The course will also include sessions on historical instruments, string and wind techniques and historical performance practice with Artistic Director Skye McIntosh and other members of the Ensemble. Further details of these sessions will be released closer to the time of the course.

Apply Now – Limited places available – early application recommended!

DETAILS
Date: Wednesday 8th October – Friday 10th October 2025.
Times:
STREAM 1 – 10AM – 3PM (each day)
STREAM 2 – 10am-5pm (each day)
Location: WollCon Room TBC.
Registrations open – click below to read about repertoire, instruments and how to apply.

REGISTER HERE
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Dr Sue Savage

Director

Sue is an accomplished and seasoned manager with a wealth of experience in government administration and community service delivery. With a strong background in strategic planning, organisational development, community engagement, project planning, and building strategic partnerships, Sue has consistently demonstrated her leadership and expertise and brings a wealth of knowledge to the board. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business focusing on Local Government and Creative Industries from the University of Wollongong, reflecting her commitment to public service and innovative leadership. Sue’s extensive career and dedication to community and social service make her a valuable asset, offering both strategic insight and practical experience to drive meaningful impact.

Anne Mowbray

Director

Anne has been a member of the Wollcon Board since 2019. She holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts from UNSW. She is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law and an accredited Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. She has taught family law and other subjects at Wollongong University.

For a number of years she has been a subscriber to the Australian Chamber Orchestra which regularly performs in Wollongong . She has been passionate about music and in particular music education to children and adults.

Jake Pearson

Director

Jake has worked in the disability sector for 24 years- 17 of these with Interchange and 7 years as their CEO. Jake is passionate about inclusion and equality for both people with disability and their carers.

He holds an MBA, Bachelor of Commerce, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, as well as completing Diploma’s in Case Management, Community Services Coordination and the AICD Company Directors Course.

Jake is also a committee member on the International Short Breaks Association Board and has been a Director on the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music Board since 2022.

Wayne Morris

Director

Wayne is a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors as well as being a qualified company secretary and accountant with over 35 years experience in banking and finance. He performed for nine of those years as Chief Executive of IMB Ltd, and the preceding seven years as Company Secretary and Chief Financial Officer, also with IMB. Wayne’s primary expertise is in the areas of governance, management, accounting, risk management and banking and finance. He has spent his whole life living in the Illawarra and is passionate about ensuring the Illawarra can provide the best possible opportunities and lifestyle for its residents. In 2024 Wayne was awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for services to the community.

Dr Terumi Narushima

Deputy Chair

Dr Terumi Narushima is a senior lecturer and Music Discipline Leader at the University of Wollongong. She is a composer, performer and sound designer specialising in microtonal tuning systems. Her works include Tritriadic Chimes, a sound installation for LA MicroFest, Hidden Sidetracks, a composition for custom-made instruments premiered by Ensemble Offspring at Sydney Opera House, and a project to build microtonal flutes using 3D printing. She has worked on theatre collaborations which have been presented nationally and internationally, including Yasukichi Murakami: Through a Distant Lens, Lost in Shanghai, and The Story of Chi. She performs with microtonal ensemble Clocks and Clouds, and her book Microtonality and the Tuning Systems of Erv Wilson is published by Routledge.

Nicky Sloan

Chair

Nicky is the CEO of Community Industry Group. She has degrees in Dementia Care, Community & Environment and Marketing, and a Grad Dip in Project Management. She is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and an Honorary Fellow of UOW. In addition to Chairing the WollCon Board, she is Deputy Chair of the Regional Development Australia Illawarra Shoalhaven Board and an Independent Non-Executive Director of Warrigal, a large not-for-profit specialising in the provision of services for older people.

Her corporate governance and strategy experience extends through a 20+ year career on boards in the corporate, government and NFP sectors.