community & joy
through music
Music is the activity, the pursuit, the interest that connects us all and we’re here to encourage and develop the musician in everyone.
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Welcome to the Mitchell Conservatorium website
The Conservatorium welcomes students of all ages and levels of experience to its extensive individual and group teaching program, and its wide range of performing ensembles. Please read all about what is happening at MitCon and about our experienced and qualified teachers. You can click here to see all 2025 enrolment information.
Quick bites ... what's coming up at Mitchell Conservatorium
MitCon's Michelle Griffin at Badlands Brewery, Orange
Get ready for a fantastic evening of live music at Badlands Brewery in Orange, with MitCon’s Michelle Griffin performing on 24th April and 15th May as part of the Badlands’ Live @ The Taproom series. For over two decades, Michelle has appeared on a range of stages varying from intimate cabarets to grand concert halls, and is a senior teacher of voice and piano at Mitchell Conservatorium, bringing a wealth of experience to an exciting mix of classic piano bar singalongs and popular hits.
Orange Pie Co will be serving up a delicious dinner to complement the evening, and Badlands Brewery will have a great selection of their craft beers and fine wines available for you to enjoy. Tickets for this special performance are limited, so we encourage you to book early by clicking here.
Bathurst Chamber Orchestra in concert with Rosemarie Barnes-Freisinger
Join Mitchell Conservatorium string ensembles – Bathurst Chamber Orchestra, Bella Forte, and Stringendo – on Sunday 18th May as they weave a tapestry of enchanting melodies showcasing the beauty and depth of orchestral music. The afternoon begins at 2:30pm in the wonderful acoustic of Bathurst Uniting Church.
The concert will feature guest clarinetist Rosemarie Barnes-Freisinger as soloist in the famous and virtuosic Clarinet Concerto No 1 by Carl Maria von Weber. This will be a perfect afternoon for you to immerse yourself in this classical masterpiece and to hear great music from all the string ensembles of Mitchell Conservatorium. Tickets can bought at the door or at https://events.humanitix.com/autumn-notes
Emma Pask in concert at Keystone
Get ready for a night of sensational jazz! Mitchell Conservatorium brings award-winning vocalist Emma Pask back to Bathurst for an exclusive performance at Keystone 1889 on 24th May. Emma’s captivating stage presence and incredible voice will leave you breathless. Enjoy a delicious dinner and show, or opt for show-only tickets. Mitchell Conservatorium’s CONnections Big Band will set the mood with their energetic jazz before Emma takes the stage for the rest of the night.
Take advantage of early bird pricing and book your tickets by clicking here.
Join us for our Bent Broadway Cabaret!
For two nights only, 27th and 28th June, join us on a gender-bending romp through the best of Broadway! Hosted by the incomparable Janelle Lindsay and with special guest host Khora Knight (Kurt Booth), prepare to experience the music of Broadway ‘engendered’ in ways you’ve never seen before!
Featuring Conservatorium vocalists, the Conservatorium house band and Bathurst Musical Theatre Choir. Doors open at 6:30pm, with food & beverages available from the bar on the night. Click here to book.
Join MitCon's new Musical Theatre Choir
Bathurst Musical Theatre Choir is an ensemble for singers aged 13 and up who love all things musical theatre! Enjoy singing your musical theatre favourites in a fun and welcoming group while learning musical theatre technique, part singing and ensemble work. Singers of all skill levels are welcome! Join Michelle Griffin and like-minded singers and performers for this new choir at Mitchell Conservatorium, 6.30 to 7.30pm Thursdays. Inquiries: 6331 6622.
Our new instrumental ensemble
The Conservatorium Concert Band is morphing into something entirely new … the Mitchell Palm Court Orchestra. Membership will now be extended to all instruments including string instruments, and repertoire will centre on light classics, pop, gentle rock and film music. At the core of the group will be the piano, played by Orchestra director David Hood, covering parts, filling in harmonies and supporting and combining with instruments to add colour and depth to the mix. Open to players of all ages from advanced beginners to intermediate. Take advantage of the Con’s “Three for Free” offer and come along to three rehearsals without fee or obligation, before deciding whether you’d like to stay on. Enquiries: 6331 6622.
Learn the Alexander Technique at MitCon
Experience the benefits of the Alexander Technique at Mitchell Conservatorium this term with qualified teacher Elissa Jones. MitCon offers you the opportunity to learn the Alexander Technique in three formats in 2025:
. private 45 minute lessons on Fridays
. a small group hour-long class on Tuesdays from 11.30 to 12.30 (details tbc)
. two workshops on 22nd March and 21st June
The workshops will be run by A.T. Out West, a collaboration between Elissa and two other Alexander Technique teachers based in Lithgow and Katoomba. The workshops will introduce you to Alexander Technique principles to reawaken the ability to walk well and to rekindle a desire to walk for wellness. For more information or to book lessons or group classes, contact MitCon on 6331 6622; to find out more about “The Art of Walking” workshops or to book, contact A.T. Out West at atoutwest.com.au or on 0407 409 423.
Our 2025 Mitchell Conservatorium Scholarship recipients
About us …
Music is the activity, the pursuit, the interest that connects us all and we’re here to encourage and develop the musician in everyone.
With studios in Bathurst and Lithgow, the professional staff of Mitchell Conservatorium are passionate about providing regional communities with access to quality music tuition and performance opportunities.
We are very proud of our broad program of tuition offerings, ranging from school-based programs through to quality individual and group tuition for all ages and our array of inclusive community music ensembles.
Whatever your musical interests, we have a program that will cater for you and your family, with the most comprehensively qualified staff in this part of NSW.
As a proud founding member of the Association of NSW Regional Conservatoriums, we are connected to resources across the state and across the country. Our focus is on guaranteeing continuity for students in their music education journey from the beginner to the advanced.
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