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OMA Student Spotlight – Natasha Paran
Huge congratulations to Open Music Academy (OMA) student Natasha Paran, a talented and hardworking Year 10 violinist, on an extraordinary series of achievements this month. Natasha gave a brilliant performance of Max Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26 with the Unley Symphony Orchestra, following her win at the Eisteddfod Concerto Competition earlier in the week with Édouard Lalo's Symphonie Espagnole, Op. 21.
Dr Joe Chindamo OAM Announced as 2026 Composer in Residence with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Congratulations to Elder Conservatorium PhD graduate Dr Joe Chindamo OAM, who was recently announced as the 2026 Composer in Residence with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
Ciara Ferguson Joins ABC Jazz as Artist in Residence
A huge congratulations to Elder Conservatorium jazz alumna Ciara Ferguson (BMus Hons, 2021), who is this month's Artist in Residence with ABC Jazz! Over the past three weekends, Ciara has been sharing her own music and some of her favourites from across South Australia and beyond.
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OMA at ASO Big Rehearsals
Open Music Academy (OMA) students Hayden Winter, Elizabeth Wheeler, and Joshua Fuller recently took part in the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra's ever-popular Big Rehearsals.
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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