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2025 Music Theatre Graduating Class Triumphs in 'Into the Woods'
A huge congratulations to the 2025 Graduating Class of our Bachelor of Music Theatre degree who have four magnificent performances of Into the Woods from Thursday 24–Sunday 27 April in the Scott Theatre.
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Staff Achievements | April–May 2025
Read about the recent achievements of our staff. Mark Simeon Ferguson composes '3.23 am' for the UNESCO Music Cities' International Jazz Day Relay; Associate Professor Luke Dollman conducts the Australian Youth Orchestra's Young Symphonists; Elder Con staff and students take part in the HIP premiere of the Bach/Mendelssohn St Matthew Passion, and more.
Student and Alumni Achievements | April–May 2025
Read about the recent achievements of our students and alumni. In April–May 2025, the Chroma Quartet performed the premiere of Jakub Jankowski's String Quartet No. 1 for Musica Viva Australia; while our music theatre graduates Ambrielle Payne, Taylah Johns, Darcy Waine and Alana Iannace were cast in major productions in Adelaide and Queensland.
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String Quartet Courses 2025
Calling all emerging string quartets! Join us for two weekends of intensive string quartet tuition at the Elder Conservatorium. Open to all Australian and New Zealand string players.
Saxophone Mega Day
A full day dedicated to all things saxophone! Whether you're a student, teacher, or passionate sax enthusiast, the Elder Conservatorium's Saxophone Mega Day offers a jam-packed schedule of workshops, performances, and expert sessions.
Adelaide Jazz Festival 2025
Now entering its third year, the Adelaide Jazz Festival (AJF) celebrates the world-renowned art form of jazz and showcases the abundance of jazz talent here in South Australia. It's Adelaide's 10th anniversary as a UNESCO City of Music this year, and the AJF marks this milestone with an extended program from Thursday 24 April–Friday 2 May, including International Jazz Day (Wednesday 30 April).
Lunchtime Concerts in Elder Hall Now FREE for University of Adelaide and University of South Australia Staff and Students
2025 is a busy and in many ways challenging year for staff and students alike, as we navigate the complex transition towards the opening of our new Adelaide University in 2026.
OMA - Performance Program - March 29
On Saturday March 29, two masterclasses were held on campus. These are group classes held regularly on Saturday afternoons, accessible through our Academy, Discovery and Performance programs.
OMA - Performance program - March 22
On Saturday March 8, the second Open Music Academy Performance Program classes were held for the 2025 year. These are group classes held regularly on Saturday afternoons, accessible through our Academy, Discovery and Performance programs.
OMA - Performance Program - March 8
On Saturday March 8, the first Open Music Academy Performance Program classes were held for the 2025 year. These are group classes held regularly on Saturday afternoons, accessible through our Academy, Discovery and Performance programs.