Events for Schools
This page contains a list of upcoming events at the Elder Conservatorium of Music which may be of interest for school students and teachers.
Woodwind Events 2024
School groups are most welcome to attend any of the 2024 Woodwind Events listed below. There will be opportunities for school-aged students to engage with visiting artists.
| Event | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baroque Woodwind Session with Nicole van Bruggen (Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra) | Monday 22 April | 9.00–11.00am | Elder Hall |
| Trio Karénine Visit | Monday 13 May | 9.00–11.00am (Strings) 11.00–1.00pm (Piano) |
Bishop Hall (Strings) Elder Hall |
| Royal Australian Airforce Band Visit (masterclasses, information sessions, chamber music class) | Tuesday 14 May | TBA | TBA |
| Elder Conservatorium Woodwinds Week with Special Guest Jack Schiller | Tuesday 11–Friday 14 June | TBA | TBA |
| Double Reed Mega Day featuring Matthew Wilkie | Sunday 11 August | TBA | TBA |
| Elder Conservatorium Woodwind Orchestra collaboration with Eltham High School Band | Monday 12–Friday 16 August | TBA | TBA |
| Elder Conservatorium Woodwind Orchestra collaboration with SA Schools Concert Band | Monday 2–Wednesday 4 September | TBA | TBA |
| LA Philharmonic Wind Quintet Residency | Tuesday 24–Friday 27 September | TBA | TBA |
| Michael Cox Flute Course | Tuesday 1–Sunday 6 October | TBA | TBA |
| Clarinet Mega Day (including special guests Dean Newcomb, Dr Marie Ross and David Shifrin) | Sunday 13 October | TBA | TBA |
| David Shifrin Residency | Monday 14–Friday 18 October | TBA | TBA |
For more information, please contact:
Lloyd Van't Hoff
Head of Woodwind
lloyd.vanthoff@adelaide.edu.au
Elder Conservatorium Chamber Orchestra
A group of approximately fifteen string players directed from the violin by Head of Classical Performance, Dr Elizabeth Layton. Works rehearsed include:
Felix Mendelssohn
String Symphony No. 6 in E flat, HWV N 6
Edward Elgar
Serenade for Strings in E minor, Op. 20
Kristopher Man (Elder Conservatorium Student)
New Work
Paul Hindemith
Trauermusik for Solo Viola and Strings (featuring Elder Conservatorium student soloist Tim Tran)
| Event | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehearsal | Tuesday 23 July | 4.30–6.30pm | Elder Hall |
| Rehearsal | Thursday 25 July | 4.30–6.30pm | Elder Hall |
| Rehearsal | Tuesday 30 July | 4.30–6.30pm | Elder Hall |
| Rehearsal | Thursday 1 July | 4.30–6.30pm | Elder Hall |
| Rehearsal | Friday 2 July | 3.00–5.00pm | Elder Hall |
| Rehearsal | Tuesday 6 August | 4.30–6.30pm | Elder Hall |
| Rehearsal | Thursday 8 August | 4.30–6.30pm | Elder Hall |
| Dress Rehearsal | Friday 9 August | 10.30am–12.00pm | Elder Hall |
| Concert | Friday 9 August | 1.10–2.00pm | Elder Hall |
For more information, please contact:
Dr Elizabeth Layton
Head of Classical Performance
elizabeth.layton@adelaide.edu.au
Jazz
Below is a list of jazz events featuring Elder Conservatorium staff, students, and recent alumni.
| Event | Date | Time | Location | Booking Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Henderson and Chelsea Lee (Adelaide Jazz Festival) |
Friday 26 April | 6.30–9.30pm | Hal's Hall, Madley Rehearsal Space | BOOK TICKETS |
| Matthew Sheens (NYC) [Elder After Hours / Adelaide Jazz Festival] |
Saturday 27 April | 6.30pm | Elder Hall | BOOK TICKETS |
| Latin Ensemble (Adelaide Jazz Festival) |
Sunday 28 April | 3.30–6.00pm | Hal's Hall, Madley Rehearsal Space | BOOK TICKETS |
| Tradelaide (Adelaide Jazz Festival) [Traditional Jazz Group, all recent graduates, nearly all female!] |
Saturday 27 April | 2.00–4.00pm | The Jade | BOOK TICKETS |
| UNESCO International Jazz Day featuring Thomas Voss Big Band (Adelaide Jazz Festival) [all alumni] |
Tuesday 30 April | 7.30pm | Adelaide Festival Centre | BOOK TICKETS |
| University of Adelaide Big Band and Latin Ensemble featuring Lauren Henderson | Saturday 25 May | 6.30pm | Elder Hall | BOOK TICKETS |
| The Elder Conservatorium Honours Ensembles present 'Australian Jazz' (directed by Mark Ferguson) | Friday 7 June | 1.10pm | Elder Hall | BOOK TICKETS |
| Elder Conservatorium Studio Orchestra with Big Band - When Worlds Collide (Elder After Hours) |
Sunday 11 August | 2.30pm | Elder Hall | BOOK TICKETS |
| The Adelaide Connection Jazz Choir (directed by Lauren Henderson) | Friday 18 October | 1.10pm | Elder Hall | BOOK TICKETS |
For more information, please contact:
Mark Ferguson
Head of Jazz
mark.ferguson@adelaide.edu.au