Music courses
Music courses. Enhance your appreciation of music with our expert-led courses.
COVID-19 update: arrangement of our courses
We are now delivering courses online and in-person. Please check the delivery format of each class before enrolling.
Please note that course materials (excluding prescribed texts) are shared electronically within 48 hours of course commencement. Printing is not available.
Music is a universal language that has the power to move and inspire us like no other art form. Whether you’re an avid music lover looking to deepen your appreciation and understanding of this art form, or simply someone who loves to listen to music and wants to learn more about it, our Music appreciation courses are the perfect place to start.
We offer a range of courses designed to help you appreciate and understand the great works of music. Led by expert presenters, our courses cover a wide range of topics, including music theory, the history of music, and different music styles and genres. You’ll learn about melody, harmony, rhythm, scales, chords, and how they all work together to create beautiful and enduring works of music.
In our courses, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the rich history and culture of music, from baroque to Beethoven, from impressionism to opera, and beyond. You’ll also learn from industry professionals who are passionate about music and committed to sharing their knowledge and expertise with you.
So why wait? Enrol in one of our Music appreciation courses today and start exploring the world of music. Our courses are open to everyone, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to enrich your understanding and love of this highly accessible art form. Learn music in Sydney with music courses from the University of Sydney – your premier provider of short courses in Sydney and online.
- Exploring Music Course: Choral Music
- Exploring Music Course: The Orchestra
- Great Composers Course: Mozart
- Great Composers Course: Tchaikovsky
- Music Appreciation Course: A Beginner’s Guide to Classical Music
- Music Appreciation Course: A History of Classical Music
- Music Appreciation Course: Another Eight Great Composers
- Music Appreciation Course: Eight Great Composers
- Music Appreciation Course: Eight More Great Composers
- Music Appreciation Course: The Orchestra
- Music in the German Lands Course: 1828-1843
- Music in the German Lands Course: 1843-1865
Music of the Fin de Siècle Course: 1877-1883
Music Appreciation Course: A History of Classical Music
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Wed 3 May 2023 | 12:30pm - 2:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Room 201 - Face-to-face (CCE Building, Newtown) | |
Wed 10 May 2023 | 12:30pm - 2:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Room 201 - Face-to-face (CCE Building, Newtown) | |
Wed 17 May 2023 | 12:30pm - 2:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Room 201 - Face-to-face (CCE Building, Newtown) | |
Wed 24 May 2023 | 12:30pm - 2:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Room 201 - Face-to-face (CCE Building, Newtown) | |
Wed 31 May 2023 | 12:30pm - 2:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Room 201 - Face-to-face (CCE Building, Newtown) | |
Wed 7 Jun 2023 | 12:30pm - 2:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Room 201 - Face-to-face (CCE Building, Newtown) | |
Wed 14 Jun 2023 | 12:30pm - 2:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Room 201 - Face-to-face (CCE Building, Newtown) | |
Wed 21 Jun 2023 | 12:30pm - 2:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Room 201 - Face-to-face (CCE Building, Newtown) |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
Great Composers Course: Beethoven
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Sat 17 Jun 2023 | 9:30am - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Room 201 - Face-to-face (CCE Building, Newtown) |
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Exploring Music Course: Understanding the Concerto
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Sat 5 Aug 2023 | 9:30am - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Face-to-face (venue TBA) - Face-to-face (venue TBA) |
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Exploring Music Course: Understanding the Symphony
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Sat 21 Oct 2023 | 9:30am - 4:30pm (UTC+11:00) | Face-to-face (venue TBA) - Face-to-face (venue TBA) |
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Music in the German Lands Course: 1828-1843
Music in the German Lands Course: 1843-1865
Music in the German Lands Course: 1866-1876
Music Appreciation Course: Another Eight Great Composers
Music Appreciation Course: How Music Works
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