News: Open Music Academy
OMA - Performance Program - March 29
On Saturday March 29, two masterclasses were held on campus. These are group classes held regularly on Saturday afternoons, accessible through our Academy, Discovery and Performance programs.
OMA - Performance program - March 22
On Saturday March 8, the second Open Music Academy Performance Program classes were held for the 2025 year. These are group classes held regularly on Saturday afternoons, accessible through our Academy, Discovery and Performance programs.
OMA - Performance Program - March 8
On Saturday March 8, the first Open Music Academy Performance Program classes were held for the 2025 year. These are group classes held regularly on Saturday afternoons, accessible through our Academy, Discovery and Performance programs.
OMA Opening concert
The Open Music Academy (OMA), led by Edith Salzmann, hosted an inspiring concert in Elder Hall on Saturday 22 February, launching its new program. Approximately 150 attendees enjoyed a wonderful program which brought together staff and students of the OMA and the Elder Conservatorium of Music. Highlights included performances by 13-year-old violinist George Graham Kay, the OMA String Quartet, and newly-formed OMA ensembles. The audience also got a preview by Elizabeth Layton, Stephen King and Edith Salzmann (all teachers within the program) of a trio which will feature in the inaugural Ensemble Lumen concert, as part of the Adelaide Festival's Daylight Express series. Congratulations to all for a successful event and an exciting program launch.
OMA Connection Day: A Song for Willunga High School
On Friday 15 November the Open Music Academy (OMA) visited Willunga High School for a day of demonstrations, performances and workshops with students from years 8–11. Dr Julian Ferraretto facilitated the day with accomplished support from Elder Conservatorium jazz students Heath Oetjen and Haysan Morris.
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Open Music Academy Regional Program Life-changing for Riverland Students
Riverland students William Heuzenroeder, Grace Kelly, and Juliet Haenen have been developing their musical theatre craft this year as recipients of Open Music Academy's regional scholarship program. The three singers are all students at Loxton High School and have travelled to Adelaide University each fortnight to receive tuition.
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Jazz Combo Inspirational in Port Augusta for OMA Tour
Mark Ferguson, Head of Jazz, and students, Victoria Katsoulis, Daisy Davidson, Emily Dennis, James Ho and James Nisbet spent three days and two nights in Port Augusta (Monday 23–Wednesday 25 September) for the final Open Music Academy tour of the year. The group's packed schedule saw them providing inspirational performances and bespoke workshops for over 700 students from reception to Year 12 across three schools.
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OMA Student William Heuzenroeder Achieves A+ for AMEB Grade 7 Music Theatre Exam
Open Music Academy (OMA) student William Heuzenroeder achieved an A+ for his AMEB Grade 7 Musical Theatre Exam. William is based in Loxton, and through the support of OMA's regional scholarship program, has been receiving weekly lessons from the fantastic Music Theatre instructor David Gauci.
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OMA Student Sissi Rong Awarded A+ for AMEB Grade 8 Flute Examination
Sissi Rong was recently awarded an A+ in her AMEB Grade 8 comprehensive flute examination. Sissi has been studying the flute with Anna Henwood at the Open Music Academy (OMA) since 2021 and is in Year Nine at Glenunga International High School. She shares her reflections on learning at the OMA:
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William Judd Triumphs in Mt Gambier Eisteddfod
Open Music Academy (OMA) student William Judd, who lives in Mt Gambier (the family gets up at 4am to drive to Adelaide for lessons on Saturday) won every section of his age group at the recent Eisteddfod in Mt Gambier.
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