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Des Cannings and the South Coast Big Band
He knows how to play the trombone, tuba, sousaphone, euphonium, baritone and tenor horn, and he can compose and re-arrange music while leading big...
Combining forces for Red Shield Appeal
On Saturday 14th May, the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music's BlueScope Youth Orchestra will join forces with the Salvation Army Brass Band to...
Alumni Profile: Richard Tognetti
“WollCon is a huge asset to Wollongong, to the community and to the future of music. It needs us all to champion its work and ensure it thrives for...
Alumni Profile: Titus Grenyer
Titus Grenyer’s love of the pipe organ began through WollCon, when he was awarded the inaugural Roger Soden Organ Scholarship in 2013, which led to...
Plus1 Fundraising Campaign
Fundraising campaign to support 'Musical Futures' and showcase new Australian music from WollCon alumni for our 50th birthday year. Wollongong...
Ferrari of Jazz Orchestras
WollCon's Eric Dunan presents the Ferrari of Jazz OrchestrasSome of the country's greatest jazz musicians will come together for a one night only...
BlueScope Youth Orchestra Regional Tour
BlueScope Youth Orchestra ‘Goes to the Movies’ for regional NSW Tour and Youth Week 2022 Wollongong Conservatorium of Music’s flagship BlueScope...
Concert Launches Fundraiser
Community Music event launches WollCon’s 50th Birthday & Fundraising Campaign“It is great to be back performing music in the Wollongong CBD...
Alumni Profile Lorraine Moxey
A 50 year link with WollCon! Lorraine Moxey started at WollCon when it first opened in 1972, playing violin in the youth orchestra with our very...
Vocal program expanding
WollCon is pleased to be expanding its vocal program to include more daytime places for those interested in singing lessons. Beginners through to...
Celebrating IWD2022 with free music workshops
Free All-Ages Workshops at WollCon An exciting community collaboration involving Women Illawarra, WollCon and the South Coast Writers Centre to...
New Junior Strings Program
The new Junior Strings Program (JSP) developed by leading violin and viola player Adrian Davis will provide a strong musical foundation for young...
Introducing Freyja Garbett – WollCon’s newest piano and jazz teacher
WollCon alumna Freyja Garbett is a professional musician based in Australia (since 2017), performing and working as a producer and composer on piano...
An exciting 50th Birthday year ahead @ WollCon
WollCon unveils plans for its 50th Birthday year, as well as a new brand and website. 2022 is a significant milestone for WollCon – its 50 this...
Music Therapy expected to grow in the Illawarra
The research evidence is clear - Music therapy can help people with their mental health and wellbeing, communication and social skills, body...
Alumni Profile: David Piper
Piper’s passion in music theatre has lasted 30 years As a musical director, pianist, composer and educator, David Piper has been a leader in the...
Sako Dermenjian – first recipient of the Greta Davis Scholarship
WollCon’s newest guitar teacher Sako Dermenjian who is currently completing a Master’s degree at the Sydney Conservatorium, has been awarded a new...
Open Day 2021 – Day Two
Day two of our 2021 Open Day(s) was a performance extravaganza, held on a glorious day on the lawns surrounding Gleniffer Brae.The schedule was as...
2021 Concerto Competition Results
Congratulations Hana Lee! Audiences at the Soloist Showcase Concert during WollCon’s Open Day (5th Dec. 2021) were treated to a morning of...
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...
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...
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What's On
@ WollCon
Mara! Big Band
An ACO Concert with Richard Tognetti (WollCon Alumnus)
BlueScope Youth Orchestra plus Alumni
50th Birthday Festival at WollCon
BlueScope Youth Orchestra, WollCon Jazz Orchestra and The Hummingbirds
BlueScope Youth Orchestra Tour
BlueScope Youth Orchestra Annual Red Shield Appeal
Winter WollCon Performance Day
Spring WollCon Performance Day
WollCon OPEN DAY
All Things Voice Discovery Day
Ally
Trio Grande 2.0 feat. Eric Harland & Vanessa Perica with ANJO Youth Big Band
Jazz Series at Laneways Live
Annual Piano Festival
