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The Elder Conservatorium of Music: Excellence, Innovation, Tradition, Community.
With a long and distinguished history dating back to 1883, the Elder Conservatorium is the oldest tertiary music school in Australia and widely respected as one of the country's leading music institutions.
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Study music at one of Australia’s oldest and most distinguished tertiary music schools, in the heart of The Festival City.
Open Music Academy
Engage with the Elder Conservatorium of Music through our Open Music Academy, providing music enjoyment for all ages.
Concert Series
The staff and students of the Elder Conservatorium of Music welcome you to our Concert Series.
Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW)
The health, safety and wellbeing of our students and staff is paramount to the Elder Conservatorium of Music.
News and events
04 Aug
Mark Simeon Ferguson's new album on ABC a first for diverse voices
Head of Jazz Mark Simeon Ferguson's new album 'Where Emus Roam the Streets' is the first jazz release from the 2022 ABC Composer Commissions Fund, created to support new Australian music from emerging and diverse voices. 28 Jul
Connor Whyte wins Adelaide International Classical Guitar Competition
Congratulations to third year Elder Con student Connor Whyte for his impressive first place win in the Adelaide International Classical Guitar Competition. 15 Jul
Pianist Anna Goldsworthy appointed director of the Elder Conservatorium of Music
Professor Anna Goldsworthy, an award-winning pianist, writer, and festival director, has been appointed to lead the University of Adelaide’s Elder Conservatorium of Music.
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