Open Music Academy
The Open Music Academy gives the community the opportunity to experience the world-class music resources at the Elder Conservatorium of Music.

The Open Music Academy (OMA) throws open the doors to ‘the Con’, Australia's oldest tertiary music school and one of the nation's top music institutions. Providing access to the leading music educators, musicians, composers, visiting artists and events of the Elder Conservatorium of Music.
The OMA program is designed to inspire and challenge students at every level, providing them with the skills, knowledge, and experience to excel in their musical pursuits in an environment that fosters growth and development.
Our Centre for Young Musicians offers one-to-one lessons for school-aged children (K-12). Lessons are held in Adelaide/Kaurna Tarntanya at the Elder Conservatorium of Music buildings on the University of Adelaide’s campus on North Terrace.
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Contact
Phone: 8313 1110
Email: openmusicacademy@adelaide.edu.au
OMA Donors and Supporters
We greatly appreciate our funders and donors.
Program Supporter
Ronald and Marilyn Seidel
Instrumental Scholarship & Advocacy Supporter
Leanne Nicholls Music Fund
Year | Recipient/s |
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2023 | Jibo Barrington and Genevieve Lim |
2022 | Jibo Barrington and Patrick Moorhouse |
2021 | Stephanie Dumid and Patrick Moorhouse |
Regional Program
Department for Education - with their assistance, more students are able to participate in the Open Music Academy programs, removing financial obstacles and allowing programs to be designed for people with different needs.