News: Open Music Academy

Yuyao Wan Named a Finalist in Altamira Guitar Competition

OMA Classical Guitar Teacher Caleb Lavery-Brook (left) with student Yuyao Wan (right)

We are delighted to announce that Open Music Academy (OMA) student Yuyao Wan has been named a finalist in the prestigious Altamira Guitar Competition, hosted by the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music.

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Open Music Academy Mid-Year Concerts 2025

Charles Rogers Kang (viola) performing at our OMA Mid-Year Concert 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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OMA Opening concert

OMA - Opening concert 2025

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.

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OMA Connection Day: A Song for Willunga High School

OMA Connection Day at 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

OMA Tour to Port Augusta

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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