A Day at the Con! 2024 – Classical Performance
- Date: Sat, 24 Aug 2024, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: The University of Adelaide
- Cost: Free, registration essential
- Contact: Elder Conservatorium
- Email: ecmoffice@adelaidele.edu.au
On Saturday 24 August 2024, the Elder Conservatorium of Music opens up its doors to the community with 'A Day at the Con'. As the home of music education in South Australia, we invite students to join us for the day, making music with our brilliant staff and ensembles.
CLASSICAL PERFORMANCE
A warm welcome to high school students! Join our team of internationally celebrated performers and teachers for an exciting day of masterclasses and workshops!
Develop your playing and singing in a fun day of performance, collaboration and conversation.
Receive feedback on AMEB and SACE repertoire and polish those audition skills! Our experienced team of dedicated performers will share techniques and insights to take your playing to the next level!
Attendance is FREE but registration is essential.
Register
Please contact us to confirm appropriate standard required for your instrument.
Classical Keyboard
Year 9 to Year 12
Date: Saturday 24 August 2024
Time: 10.00am–12.00pm
Venue: Elder Hall, Elder Conservatorium of Music, The University of Adelaide
In the 'Classical Keyboard' sessions at 'A Day at the Con! 2024', aspiring young pianists have the opportunity to perform in an open masterclass where pianistic skills and musicianship will be explored. Enjoy the opportunity to perform on a Steinway concert grand in the beautiful Elder Hall! Meet our keyboard staff and experience the environment of one of Australia's most distinguished tertiary music institutions.
Registration is essential. We want to give as many pianists as possible the chance to perform but, depending on numbers, it may not be possible to accomodate everyone. All participants will be advised via email on or before Monday 19 August if they have been selected to play.
Observers are most welcome, and parents and family are also welcome to attend! Please indicate how many people will be attending on the registration form in the provided field.
| When | What | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 10.00–11.15am | Masterclass with Lucinda Collins – 7th Grade to Advanced Level | Elder Hall, The University of Adelaide |
| 11.15–11.30am | Refreshments | Elder Hall Foyer, The University of Adelaide |
| 11.30–11.45am | Showcase featuring performances by Elder Conservatorium keyboard students | Elder Hall, The University of Adelaide |
| 11.45am–12.00pm | Q&A with Professor Anna Goldsworthy and Lucinda Collins | Elder Hall, The University of Adelaide |
Registrations close at 1.00pm on Thursday 15 August 2024, or when session capacity is reached.
Attendance is FREE but registration is essential.
Register
Please contact Lucinda Collins (Head of Keyboard) with further questions.
T: +61 8313 5966
E: lucinda.collins@adelaide.edu.au
Classical Strings
High School Students Years 10–12
Date: Saturday 24 August 2024
Time: 10.00am–4.00pm
Venue: Elder Hall, The University of Adelaide
String players are warmly invited to meet Elder Conservatorium string staff and perform their pieces! Observers are also welcome. Come and ask questions and learn about our varied music courses and double degrees.
| When | What | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 10.00am–12.00pm | Elizabeth Layton (violin) | Elder Hall, The University of Adelaide |
| 10.00am–12.00pm | Stephen King (viola) | Elder Hall, The University of Adelaide |
| 10.00am–12.00pm | Edith Salzmann (cello) | Elder Hall, The University of Adelaide |
| 2.00–4.00pm | Rob Nairn (bass) | Bishop Hall, Elder Hall, The University of Adelaide |
Attendance is FREE but registration is essential.
Please contact Dr Elizabeth Layton (Head of Classical Performance and Head of Strings) with further questions.
T: +61 8 8313 3600
E: elizabeth.layton@adelaide.edu.au
Classical Guitar
High School Students
Date: Saturday 24 August 2024
Time: 9.30am–12.30pm
Venue: Hartley Concert Room, The University of Adelaide
The Classical Guitar session will include a technique workshop, a masterclass and a Q&A session with current undergraduate students, to help participants gain an understanding of what a tertiary degree in music entails and what the professional prospects of such a degree are.
With Dr Oliver Fartach-Naini and Caleb Lavery-Brook.
Attendance is FREE but registration is essential
Register
Please contact Dr Oliver Fartach-Naini (Head of Classical Guitar) with further questions.
T: +61 8 8313 9246
E: oliver.fartach-naini@adelaide.edu.au
Classical Woodwind
High School Students
Date: Saturday 24 August 2024
Time: 2.00–4.00pm
Venue: Elder Hall, The University of Adelaide
Join Kathryn Moorhead (flute) and Lloyd Van't Hoff (clarinet) for a Classical Woodwind workshop designed for high school students on Saturday 24 August, from 2.00–4.00pm. Register now for a chance to participate and enhance your skills with woodwind warm-ups and breathing techniques, delve into stylistic nuances and woodwind-specific methods in an open masterclass, engage in a Q&A session to get all of your woodwind and study-related questions answered, and enjoy a short performance by current students.
| When | What | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 2.00–2.30pm | Warmups and breathing exercises | Elder Hall, The University of Adelaide |
| 2.30–3.30pm | Masterclass | Elder Hall, The University of Adelaide |
| 3.30–3.50pm | Q&A | Elder Hall, The University of Adelaide |
| 3.50–4.00pm | Student Showcase performance | Elder Hall, The University of Adelaide |
Attendance is FREE but registration is essential.
Register
Please contact Lloyd Van't Hoff (Head of Woodwind) with further questions.
T: +61 8313 5343
E: lloyd.vanthoff@adelaide.edu.au
Classical Brass
High School Students
Date: Saturday 24 August 2024
Time: 2.00–4.30pm
Venue: Madley Rehearsal Studio, The University of Adelaide
Come along and hone your brass skills with other young musicians in our technique class and brass ensemble! Participants must be at AMEB Grade 5 standard or above for trumpet, horn, trombone, bass trombone, euphonium, or tuba.
With Emma Gregan (horn) and Colin Prichard (trombone)
Registrations close at 1.00pm on Thursday 22 August, or when session capacity is reached.
| When | What | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 2.00–2.45pm | Warm-up and technique class | Madley Rehearsal Studio, The University of Adelaide |
| 2.45–3.00pm | Short break | Madley Rehearsal Studio, The University of Adelaide |
| 3.00–4.30pm | Brass ensemble | Madley Rehearsal Studio, The University of Adelaide |
Attendance is FREE but registration is essential.
Register
Please contact Emma Gregan (Head of Brass) with further questions.
T: +61 8 8313 0119
E: emma.gregan@adelaide.edu.au
Classical Percussion
High School Students Years 8–12
Date: Saturday 24 August
Time: 2.00–4.00pm
Venue: Madley Percussion Studio, MG12, The University of Adelaide
Join us for an exclusive masterclass with Amanda Grigg, Head of Percussion at the University of Adelaide. This free session is open to students in Years 8–12. Gain valuable experience in auditioning and performing, whether it's orchestral excerpts, solo repertoire, or technical etudes. Perform, discuss tips and ideas, and tour our facilities. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and prepare for successful auditions!
Attendance is FREE but registration is essential.
Register
Please contact Amanda Grigg (Head of Percussion) with further questions.
T: +61 8 8313 3666
E: amanda.grigg@adelaide.edu.au
Classical Voice
High School Students
Date: Saturday 24 August 2024
Time: 12.15–1.15pm
Venue: Elder Hall
'The Choral Experience!'
Sing with the Elder Conservatorium Chorale.
With Associate Professor Carl Crossin OAM.
Attendance is FREE but registration is essential.
Register
Please contact Associate Professor Carl Crossin OAM (Head of Classical Voice) with further questions.
T: + 61 8 8313 5924
E: carl.crossin@adelaide.edu.au
Last updated Wednesday 7 August