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ECM Jazz Big Band Visits Woodville High School
Our Elder Conservatorium Jazz Big Band, led by the wonderful Alex Taylor, recently took a trip to Woodville High School where they played and workshopped songs with the Woodville Big Band. A lovely experience for both the Elder Con and Woodville students!
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String Quartet Courses – August 2025
Our recent String Quartet Weekend (Saturday 9–Sunday 10 August) brought together 12 quartets – seven from the Elder Conservatorium, two pre-tertiary ensembles, two from Melbourne, and one from Auckland.
OMA Launches New Continuing Education Program
We're excited to share that the Open Music Academy (OMA) has launched a brand-new Continuing Education Program, tailored specifically for adult learners (18+). Whether you're a parent, a former student, or a music educator, this is a fantastic opportunity to re-engage with music – at your own level, and in your own time.
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Timothy Clarkson and Alex Taylor Join Our Jazz Department
We are thrilled to announce that we have two new permanent staff members joining us from the beginning of this semester: Timothy Clarkson from NSW and our very own Alex Taylor!
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A Day at the Con! 2025
As the home of music education in South Australia, the Elder Conservatorium of Music opens its doors to the community on Saturday 30 August 2025 with A Day at the Con! 2025.
Kelsey Robinson Releases 'Don't Knock' Single
Elder Conservatorium Classical Performance alumna Kelsey Robinson (Bachelor of Music with First Class Honours, 2016) recently released her second single on Friday 18 July. Called 'Don't Knock', it's an anthem of growth, empowerment and strength through adversity.
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2025 APRA AMCOS Art Music Award Nominations Announced
On Thursday 17 July, APRA AMCOS announced the nominations for the 2025 Art Music Awards. We're particularly thrilled to see several of our staff and alumni receiving nominations for their works and/or performances.
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Rachel Bruerville Releases Debut Album 'Under the Fig Tree'
Elder Conservatorium alumna Rachel Bruerville – BMus (Hons) Composition (2013–2018) – is releasing her debut album of instrumental chamber music, entitled Under the Fig Tree – Music for serenity, strength, and joy, on Bandcamp and streaming services from Friday 25 July.
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CASM and DEM MOB at the 2025 Arabana Camp
The Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM) along with Indigenous hip-hop group DEM MOB recently attended the 2025 Arabana Camp held at Finniss Springs on Arabana Country (Friday 11–Monday 14 July) to facilitate a music workshop incorporating intangible cultural heritage and language into a vibrant new piece written with and performed by community members that attended the camp.
Professor Anna Goldsworthy on ABC Classic's 'Duet' Program
Professor Anna Goldsworthy, Director of the Elder Conservatorium of Music, recently joined Tamara-Anna Cislowska on ABC Classic's Duet program.
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