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APRA AMCOS Art Music Awards 2024
A special congratulations to The Bowerbird Collective – Elder Conservatorium alumna Dr Simone Slattery (Co-founder and Curator) and Anthony Albrecht (Co-founder and Producer) – for winning the State/Territory Luminary Award for South Australia (for regional touring, festivals, commissions and new work); and to our Adjunct Lecturer in Composition, Dr Anne Cawrse, who was a finalist in the Performance of the Year: Notated Composition category of the APRA AMCOS Art Music Awards 2024.
Jesus Christ Superstar is Sold Out!
It's been wonderful to see so much enthusiastic support from the community for our Music Theatre department this year. All performances in the upcoming production of Jesus Christ Superstar (Thursday 26–Sunday 29 September) have now SOLD OUT! If you missed out on tickets, please sign up to the waiting list via the link below, and remember to book in early for Alice by Heart (Thursday 10–Sunday 13 October).
The Choral Experience – Session for All Students at A Day at the Con 2024!
Come and sing with the Elder Conservatorium Chorale at A Day at the Con 2024 on Sunday 24 August! This session is open to all high school students of any instrument and any stream (Classical, Jazz, Music Theatre and Creative Practice). Vocalists and instrumentalists are both welcome!
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A Day at the Con 2024!
On Saturday 24 August 2024, the Elder Conservatorium of Music opens up its doors to the community with 'A Day at the Con'. As the home of music education in South Australia, we invite students to join us for the day, making music with our brilliant staff and students.
Musicology Society of Australia 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition 2024
We are thrilled to announce the MSA 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition 2024. The competition will be held in conjunction with the MSA's 47th National Conference, to be held online this year from Thursday 28–Saturday 30 November. All postgraduate and Honours students working on any area of music research are welcome to submit 3MB entries.
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Musicology Society Australia (SA Chapter) Music Research Day 2024
Musicology Society of Australia (SA Chapter) members and other music scholars in the community are invited to present their work at the MSA/SA chapter's Research Day, which will be held from 10.00am on Saturday 16 November in the Madley Rehearsal Studio.
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International Jazz Sensation Jazzmeia Horn Returns to Adelaide in October 2024
Following on from the success of last year's exclusive Australian appearance, Jazzmeia Horn returns to Adelaide this October to captivate jazz lovers and mentor the next generation of South Australian musicians, with concerts, masterclasses, and an exciting new project with local hip-hop group, DEM MOB.
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Australian String Quartet to Give Two World Premieres in Lunchtime Concert
Our Lunchtime Concert series kicks off again on Friday 2 August, with our Quartet-in-Residence, the Australian String Quartet, performing two world premieres.
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Professor Barbara Kelly Presentation in Postgraduate Seminar
Distinguished scholar from the UK, Professor Barbara Kelly, will give a special presentation in our postgraduate seminar on Friday 26 July.
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Barry Green to Give 'The Inner Game of Music' Lecture-Demonstration on Friday 26 July
Acclaimed American author and musician Barry Green will give a lecture-demonstration based on his acclaimed book The Inner Game of Music on Friday 26 July, from 9.30am–1.00pm in the Hartley Concert Room.
