George Torbay AM to Step Down as Head of Music Theatre in 2025

'Our Head of Music Theatre, George Torbay AM, has announced that he will be stepping down from his leadership position at the beginning of 2025. It is George's energy, initiative and passion that has allowed our Music Theatre program, over less than six years, to become one of the top such programs in the country. This is an enormous achievement, and I am deeply grateful to George for all he has done to develop this program. George will continue at the Elder Conservatorium in his substantive position of Senior Lecturer in our Music Theatre team.

I am pleased to say that Erin James will be stepping into the role of Head of Music Theatre at the beginning of next year. A cherished member of our Music Theatre team, Erin is a graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (ECU) and University of New Englad (Grad Dip. Ed.). Erin has worked in theatre, music theatre, television and film for the past two decades, and has a passion for working with students to develop their skills in the performing arts. I am confident that Erin and our dedicated Music Theatre team will build on the Music Theatre program's robust foundations as we step into the new Adelaide University.

Please join me in congratulating George on his magnificent legacy, and in welcoming Erin for the adventure to follow.'

Professor Anna Goldsworthy
Director | Elder Conservatorium of Music