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Angela Hewitt Masterclass
It was a very special privilege to have legendary pianist Angela Hewitt with us last week. Our piano students Maria Tynan, Jenny Su and Daniel Brideoake played Handel, Schumann and Liszt for Angela in a masterclass on Tuesday 8 October, before the lucky audience was treated to a performance of Bach's first Partita.
Jay Laga'aia Masterclass
On Tuesday 8 October, students from Music Theatre, Jazz Voice and Classical Voice were treated to an acting masterclass by stage and screen superstar Jay Laga'aia.
Clarinet Mega Day
Our Clarinet Mega Day on Sunday 13 October at the Elder Conservatorium of Music brought together clarinetists of all levels for a day filled with workshops, masterclasses, and performances. Led by Dr Marie Ross, Dean Newcomb, and ECM Head of Woodwind Lloyd Van't Hoff, the day offered valuable insights into technique, equipment, and historically informed performance, culminating in a most exciting final recital with everyone involved.
Jazz Combo Inspirational in Port Augusta for OMA Tour
Mark Ferguson, Head of Jazz, and students, Victoria Katsoulis, Daisy Davidson, Emily Dennis, James Ho and James Nisbet spent three days and two nights in Port Augusta (Monday 23–Wednesday 25 September) for the final Open Music Academy tour of the year. The group's packed schedule saw them providing inspirational performances and bespoke workshops for over 700 students from reception to Year 12 across three schools.
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LA Philharmonic Wind Quintet in Residence
Last week, we had the special privilege of hosting five outstanding musicians – Denis Bouriakov (flute), Ricardo Barbosa Pereia (oboe), Boris Allakverdyan (clarinet), Whitney Crockett (bassoon) and decorated ECM alumnus Andrew Bain (horn) – from the LA Philharmonic Wind Quintet for a special residency at the Elder Conservatorium of Music from Tuesday 24–Friday 27 September. They worked with and alongside our students, in rehearsals, masterclasses and individual lessons.
Hayley Wedding Nominated for 2024 ARIA Music Teacher Award
Hayley Wedding, a BMus (Education and Pedagogy) and University of Adelaide Master of Teaching Graduate, is one of four national finalists nominated for the 2024 ARIA Music Teacher Award!
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OMA Student William Heuzenroeder Achieves A+ for AMEB Grade 7 Music Theatre Exam
Open Music Academy (OMA) student William Heuzenroeder achieved an A+ for his AMEB Grade 7 Musical Theatre Exam. William is based in Loxton, and through the support of OMA's regional scholarship program, has been receiving weekly lessons from the fantastic Music Theatre instructor David Gauci.
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ECMT's Production of Jesus Christ Superstar Triumphs at Scott Theatre
A huge congratulations to our 2024 Graduating Class and first-year students of the Bachelor of Music Theatre degree at the Elder Conservatorium for their sold-out production of Jesus Christ Superstar, which ran from Thursday 26–Sunday 29 September at Scott Theatre.
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Baroque Academy 2024 a Huge Success
Adelaide Baroque's fourth annual Baroque Academy, presented in partnership with the Elder Conservatorium of Music, ran from Tuesday 17–Saturday 21 September. The week was a huge success with two evening concerts, lectures, masterclasses, demonstrations and baroque dance classes.
