https://able.adelaide.edu.au/music/ en https://able.adelaide.edu.au/music/news/list/2025/08/18/a-day-at-the-con-2025 As the home of music education in South Australia, the Elder Conservatorium of Music opens its doors to the community on Saturday 30 August 2025 with A Day at the Con! 2025. August 18 2025 Dylan Thomas Henderson https://able.adelaide.edu.au/music/news/list/2025/08/18/a-day-at-the-con-2025 https://able.adelaide.edu.au/music/news/list/2025/07/21/kelsey-robinson-releases-dont-knock-single Elder Conservatorium Classical Performance alumna Kelsey Robinson (Bachelor of Music with First Class Honours, 2016) recently released her second single on Friday 18 July. Called 'Don't Knock', it's an anthem of growth, empowerment and strength through adversity. July 21 2025 Dylan Thomas Henderson https://able.adelaide.edu.au/music/news/list/2025/07/21/kelsey-robinson-releases-dont-knock-single https://able.adelaide.edu.au/music/news/list/2025/07/21/2025-apra-amcos-art-music-award-nominations-announced On Thursday 17 July, APRA AMCOS announced the nominations for the 2025 Art Music Awards. We're particularly thrilled to see several of our staff and alumni receiving nominations for their works and/or performances. July 21 2025 Dylan Thomas Henderson https://able.adelaide.edu.au/music/news/list/2025/07/21/2025-apra-amcos-art-music-award-nominations-announced https://able.adelaide.edu.au/music/news/list/2025/07/21/rachel-bruerville-releases-debut-album-under-the-fig-tree Elder Conservatorium alumna Rachel Bruerville – BMus (Hons) Composition (2013–2018) – is releasing her debut album of instrumental chamber music, entitled Under the Fig Tree – Music for serenity, strength, and joy, on Bandcamp and streaming services from Friday 25 July. July 21 2025 Dylan Thomas Henderson https://able.adelaide.edu.au/music/news/list/2025/07/21/rachel-bruerville-releases-debut-album-under-the-fig-tree https://able.adelaide.edu.au/music/news/list/2025/07/14/professor-anna-goldsworthy-on-abc-classics-duet-program Professor Anna Goldsworthy, Director of the Elder Conservatorium of Music, recently joined Tamara-Anna Cislowska on ABC Classic's Duet program. July 14 2025 Dylan Thomas Henderson https://able.adelaide.edu.au/music/news/list/2025/07/14/professor-anna-goldsworthy-on-abc-classics-duet-program https://able.adelaide.edu.au/music/news/list/2025/07/14/sydney-chamber-choir-gives-world-premiere-of-the-greatest-of-these-by-dr-anne On Saturday 5 July, the Sydney Chamber Choir celebrated its 50th anniversary with a Gala Concert in the City Recital Hall, Angel Place, conducted by Artistic Director Sam Allchurch. Celebrating the beauty and thrill of new music, the program featured the world premiere performances of five pieces specially commissioned by the Sydney Chamber Choir, including The Greatest of These by our Adjunct Lecturer in Composition, Dr Anne Cawrse. July 14 2025 Dylan Thomas Henderson https://able.adelaide.edu.au/music/news/list/2025/07/14/sydney-chamber-choir-gives-world-premiere-of-the-greatest-of-these-by-dr-anne https://able.adelaide.edu.au/music/news/list/2025/07/14/dr-simon-pazos-quintana-performs-saint-saens-piano-concerto-no-5-with-the Elder Conservatorium accompanist and PhD graduate Dr Simón Pazos Quintana recently joined the Burnside Symphony Orchestra for two performances of the Piano Concerto No. 5 in F major, Op. 103 (The Egyptian) by Camille Saint-Saëns in the Burnside Ballroom on Sunday 29 June and Wednesday 2 July. July 14 2025 Dylan Thomas Henderson https://able.adelaide.edu.au/music/news/list/2025/07/14/dr-simon-pazos-quintana-performs-saint-saens-piano-concerto-no-5-with-the https://able.adelaide.edu.au/music/news/list/2025/07/14/aleksia-tours-the-uk-and-australia Elder Conservatorium Bachelor of Music (Popular Music) alumna Alexia Damokas (aleksiah) will head back to the UK in November as the support act for Fickle Friends, who are performing shows in Brighton, London, Birmingham, Oxford, Manchester and Glasgow from Friday 7–Thursday 13 November. July 14 2025 Dylan Thomas Henderson https://able.adelaide.edu.au/music/news/list/2025/07/14/aleksia-tours-the-uk-and-australia https://able.adelaide.edu.au/music/news/list/2025/07/14/any-young-mechanic-to-perform-in-paris-and-the-uk Tarntanya-based art-folk band Any Young Mechanic (formerly Wake in Fright) have joined the lineup of the UK's Reading Festival on Friday 22 August and Leeds Festival on Saturday 23 August, and the Rock en Seine festival in Paris on Sunday 24 August, with more European tour dates to be announced soon. July 14 2025 Dylan Thomas Henderson https://able.adelaide.edu.au/music/news/list/2025/07/14/any-young-mechanic-to-perform-in-paris-and-the-uk https://able.adelaide.edu.au/music/news/list/2025/07/14/elder-hall-renovations Our beloved Elder Hall is receiving some TLC over the next couple of months. There has been a flurry of activity, with the main auditorium becoming a building site as much needed air-conditioning updates have begun. Many of our heavily-used practice and teaching rooms are also undergoing a facelift, with cracks being filled, a fresh coat of paint being applied, along with new carpet and acoustic treatments. July 14 2025 Dylan Thomas Henderson https://able.adelaide.edu.au/music/news/list/2025/07/14/elder-hall-renovations