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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.
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Engage with the Elder Conservatorium of Music through our Open Music Academy, providing music enjoyment for all ages.
Concert Series
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The health, safety and wellbeing of our students and staff is paramount to the Elder Conservatorium of Music.
News and events
07 Sep
Meet the Soloist: Thomas Marlin
Meet Thomas Marlin, cello soloist in Elder Conservatorium Chamber Orchestra's Friday 9 September Lunchtime Concert. Tom will be performing Carl Philipp Emmanuel’s Cello Concerto in A major, in a concert that also features works by Mozart and Elgar. 06 Sep
Mark Ferguson acknowledged as SA's 'Luminary' at the APRA AMCOS Awards
Head of Jazz at the Elder Con, Mark Ferguson, has been acknowledged as South Australia's 'Luminary' at the APRA AMCOS Awards for his sustained contribution to the fields of education, jazz performance and composition. 06 Sep
Elder Con graduate's incredible music journey
Elder Conservatorium of Music graduate, Andrew Bain, talks about his experiences in the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra in ABC Radio interview.
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