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PRIMETIME Work-in-Development Showing by Millicent Sarre and Joseph Simons (Adelaide Cabaret Festival)
On Thursday 12 June the Adelaide Festival Centre hosted a special work-in-progress showing of PRIMETIME, a new Australian musical co-written and directed by our Music Theatre lecturer Joseph Simons (book and lyrics), and ECM Bachelor of Music Theatre alumna Millicent Sarre (music and lyrics).
Nobuntu and Academy Voices Premiere 'Himeji Garden at Dusk' by Dr Carl Crossin OAM and 'Glenelg Sunset' by Dr Anne Cawrse
Two of the leading choral figures in Australia today, Associate Professor Carl Crossin OAM and Dr Anne Cawrse (Adjunct Lecturer in Composition), were commissioned by UKARIA to create new works for this year's A Cappella Academy, which featured Zimbabwe-based female a cappella quintet Nobuntu as ensemble-in-residence, and the new Adelaide-based vocal group Academy Voices (directed by ECM alumnus Jonathan Bligh), comprised of twelve singers from the Adelaide Chamber Singers, Aurora Vocal Ensemble, Festival Statesmen Chorus and Rising Voices.
Lerner/Jansen/Greenhill 'Play Trio' Album Launch at Hal's Hall
On Saturday 14 June, we had the pleasure of presenting Ben Lerner (alto saxophone), Nick Jansen (bass) and George Greenhill (drums) in Hal's Hall (Madley Rehearsal Studio) for the launch of their debut album Play Trio (this performance being part of a larger tour of Australia and New Zealand to promote its release). The evening also featured a special new collaboration with our celebrated Lecturer in Jazz Guitar, James Muller.
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Vanya Quartet Selected for AFCM International Masterclass Program 2025
The Vanya Quartet – Lucy Macourt (violin), Nick Miceli (violin), Clara Salzmann (viola) and Henry Say (cello) – were recently announced as one of five ensembles and duos selected to participate in the Australian Festival of Chamber Music's International Masterclass Program 2025, under Program Director Lloyd Van't Hoff (our Head of Woodwinds).
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Dr Emma Gregan in Bendigo
Our Head of Brass, Dr Emma Gregan, spent a weekend in Bendigo from Saturday 14–Sunday 15 June, representing the Elder Conservatorium as part of our regional outreach program.
FABLE Staff Spotlight: Peter Johns
Our Lecturer in Music Theatre and Production Manager Peter Johns has been working at the University since July 2020, and was recently interviewed by the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics (FABLE) team for their Staff Spotlight series as part of their fortnightly newsletter.
Open Music Academy Mid-Year Concerts 2025
The Open Music Academy (OMA) presented a series of mid-year concerts on Saturday 14 June in the Hartley Concert Room. Held over three sessions (3.00–4.00pm, 4.15–5.00pm and 5.30–7.00pm), these performances celebrated the progress and development of our talented students across a wide range of instruments, performing at all levels from beginner to advanced.
Dr Emma Gregan, Edith Salzmann and Dr Elizabeth Layton Receive FABLE Learning and Teaching Grants
Three of our staff members have recently been successful in the latest round of Learning and Teaching grants from the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics (FABLE).
Conducting Engagements for Sarah Duhig Across Australia
Sarah Duhig (Honours conducting student) has been engaged professionally to conduct performances of the Avatar: The Last Airbender movie with live orchestra in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
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Songwriter Series 2025
Featuring 15 bands premiering 75 songs, the Elder Conservatorium Song Writer Series at UniBar showcases the work of Popular Music students from the Creative Practice program on Tuesdays June 17, 24 and July 1. Joined by students from 'The Sampled Source', there will be electronic music at each show from 4.00pm, with the first band taking the stage from 6.00pm. Free admission.
