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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.
Adelaide Horn Days 2025
Over the June long weekend (Sunday 8–Monday 9 June), 64 horn players from five different states came together for two jam-packed days of activities and classes for horn and brass players of all ages and abilities.
Big Band and Latin Ensemble featuring Dustan Cox
On Thursday 5 June, the Elder Conservatorium's Jazz Department presented a concert in the Scott Theatre to celebrate the extraordinary work and career of long-term jazz lecturer Dustan Cox, whose contributions to the jazz department over more than 30 years have influenced generations of musicians.
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'Dare to Declare' by Dr Anne Cawrse Performed by Claire Edwardes, the NSW Doctors Orchestra and Dr Joanna Drimatis
This weekend, on Sunday 1 June, the NSW Doctors Orchestra will perform the Dare to Declare Marimba Concerto by our Adjunct Lecturer in Composition, Dr Anne Cawrse, featuring soloist Claire Edwardes, conducted by Elder Conservatorium PhD graduate Dr Joanna Drimatis (2009 University Doctoral Medallist) in Verbruggen Hall at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
Professor Anna Goldsworthy on ABC Classic's 'Legends'
Professor Anna Goldsworthy (Director of the Elder Conservatorium) was recently featured on ABC Classic's Legends program, presented by Mairi Nicolson.
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Behind the Music with Mark and Susan Ferguson
The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra recently caught up with our Head of Jazz, Mark Ferguson, and presenter Susan Ferguson to chat about their brand-new show Around the World. In the interview, Mark and Susan discuss how the idea took flight, what makes it such a fun and interactive adventure, what inspired the work, and what they hope students will take away from the journey.
[Read more about Behind the Music with Mark and Susan Ferguson]
Professor Anna Goldsworthy in the Coriole Music Festival 2025
From Saturday 17–Sunday 18 May, a stellar line up of musicians (including Professor Anna Goldsworthy, Director of the Elder Conservatorium) came together in the McLaren Vale for the 2025 Coriole Music Festival, curated by cellist Simon Cobcroft.
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Callum Logan in Independent Theatre's 'Ordinary People'
Second-year Classical Voice student Callum Logan recently played the lead role in Independent Theatre's production of Ordinary People at The Star Theatre (Friday 16–Saturday 24 May), which has received some wonderful reviews.
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String Quartet Weekend – May 2025
Twelve string quartets and trios from the Elder Conservatorium, the Open Music Academy and guest ensembles from Melbourne came to the Con last weekend (Saturday 24–Sunday 25 May) for intensive chamber music work.
