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Our lunchtime concert last Friday 2 October was a particularly special one, showcasing the wonderful Trio Henri – Celia ...
07/10/2026

Our lunchtime concert last Friday 2 October was a particularly special one, showcasing the wonderful Trio Henri – Celia Craig (oboe), Mark Gaydon (bassoon) and Michael Ierace (piano). The concert opened with ECMSPA PhD graduate Dr Joe Chindamo's fascinating 'Trio Fantastique', followed by the world premiere of the Trio for Oboe, Bassoon and Piano by our Adjunct Lecturer in Composition, Dr Anne Cawrse. These two outstanding works, commissioned by Judy Hargraves and Roderick Shire respectively (who were both present in the audience), illuminated the unique sound world of double reeds and piano in a vivid exploration of colour, timbre and texture, before André Previn's Trio for Oboe, Bassoon and Piano brought the concert to a jazzy, foot-tapping conclusion. Thank you to all of those who joined us!

A large number of Elder Conservatorium alumni, current students and staff are currently rehearsing for State Opera South...
03/10/2026

A large number of Elder Conservatorium alumni, current students and staff are currently rehearsing for State Opera South Australia's upcoming production of George Bizet's 'Carmen', which plays at Her Majesty's Theatre from Saturday 17–Saturday 24 October. A special congratulations to Elder Conservatorium alumni Charlotte Kelso (Carmen), Desiree Frahn (Michaëla), Fiona McArdle (Mercedes), Nicholas Lester (Dancaire / Morales), Anthony Hunt (Chorus Master) and Dr Josh van Konkelenberg (Acting Chorus Master and Associate Répétiteur) for their leading roles in the production. We are also delighted to see that ECMSPA Lecturer Catherine Campbell will appear as Lilas Pastia, and many of the singers in the Chorus (Catherine's former student, Gianna Gutilla, is among them) are also ECMSPA alumni or current students, including Emma Woehle, Alexandra Woolston (Gard), Cherie Boogaart, Eleanor Brasted, Tamara Linke, Victoria Coxhill, Elizabeth McCall, Rachel McCall, Millicent Brake, Danielle Ruggiero-Prior, Lucy Stoddart, Alexandra Grave, Timothy Wilson, Andrew Turner, Kim Worley, Jamie Moffatt, Sean Kelley, Alex Roose, Jiacheng Ding, and Oliver Dinnessen. Please come along and support them all if you can!

Elder Conservatorium PhD graduate, Open Music Academy (OMA) piano teacher and staff accompanist Dr Simón Pazos Quintana ...
01/10/2026

Elder Conservatorium PhD graduate, Open Music Academy (OMA) piano teacher and staff accompanist Dr Simón Pazos Quintana has been announced as one of fourteen pianists selected to progress to the finals of the 2026 Australian National Piano Award! The Award finalists, aged twenty-two to thirty-three, come from New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia, with several currently based overseas for advanced study at leading conservatoires and universities in the United States, Europe and the United Kingdom. Together, they represent the strength, diversity and international reach of Australia's emerging classical piano talent. The fourteen emerging pianists will come to Shepparton in October to perform a demanding week of solo recitals at Riverlinks Eastbank, before the field is narrowed to five semi-finalists and three grand-finalists. We are so proud of Simón and wish him all the very best for the finals! 👏

Elder Conservatorium Masters conducting alumna Elena Katahanas has recently been awarded a Churchill Fellowship for her ...
01/10/2026

Elder Conservatorium Masters conducting alumna Elena Katahanas has recently been awarded a Churchill Fellowship for her project 'To investigate brass band conducting, using international models to develop programmes in Australia'.

'Through a Churchill Fellowship, I will study world-leading approaches to brass band conducting, leadership and education in the United Kingdom, Norway and Switzerland. My goal is to bring this knowledge home and work with local organisations to educate the next generation of brass band conductors by creating accessible development pathways that preserve our traditions, perpetuate musical excellence and community participation, strengthen volunteer organisations, and secure the future of Australia's brass band movement for generations to come.'

– Elena Katahanis

Huge congratulations on this significant achievement, Elena! 👏

In a new partnership between Adelaide University, Auckland University and HK University Shenzhen, Dr Elizabeth Layton an...
30/09/2026

In a new partnership between Adelaide University, Auckland University and HK University Shenzhen, Dr Elizabeth Layton and Dr Edith Salzmann travelled to Auckland to record fortepiano trios for Chandos Records. With keyboard specialist Prof. Michael Tsalka using a unique copy of an 1825 fortepiano, the trio made premiere recordings of music by Stephen Storace (1762–1796), to be released in 2027. A wonderful few days exploring unknown scores with fabulous new colleagues, deepening and extending bonds of friendship between these three institutions.

Last Friday 25 September, our audience was treated to something a little different, as our two jazz vocal ensembles – Th...
30/09/2026

Last Friday 25 September, our audience was treated to something a little different, as our two jazz vocal ensembles – The Wardells and The Adelaide Connection – took to the Elder Hall stage for a fabulous performance of a wide range of repertoire, from timeless standards to contemporary arrangements. A huge thanks to our Lecturer in Jazz Voice, Lauren Henderson, for her committed leadership of both ensembles; to accompanist Ciara Ferguson for her beautiful work on the keys, and to Dhiren Karunanithi-Carter (bass), Bailey Schwarz (bass) and Ted Casson (drums) for making this such a memorable afternoon. Congratulations to all involved! 👏

Join us this Friday for our lunchtime concert! FREE to attend for staff and students: simply show your Adelaide Universi...
30/09/2026

Join us this Friday for our lunchtime concert! FREE to attend for staff and students: simply show your Adelaide University ID card at the door.

🏳️‍🌈 Trio Henri
🎵 Celia Craig | Oboe
🎶 Mark Gaydon | Bassoon
🎹 Michael Ierace | Piano

🎼 Joe Chindamo: Trio Fantastique
🎼 Anne Cawrse: Trio for Oboe, Bassoon and Piano (World Premiere)
🎼 André Previn: Trio for Oboe, Bassoon and Piano

While this unusual combination of instruments has little historical repertoire, this concert features three fantastic modern works that illuminate the unique sound world of double reeds and piano. Anne Cawrse's Trio for Oboe, Bassoon and Piano, premiered in this concert, opens the program with a vivid exploration of colour and texture.

📅 Friday 2 October 1.10pm
📍 Elder Hall

Tickets available at 👇
https://au.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/159946

Elder Conservatorium Music Theatre alumna Billie-Rose Russell (Class of 2025) has been announced as part of the cast for...
29/09/2026

Elder Conservatorium Music Theatre alumna Billie-Rose Russell (Class of 2025) has been announced as part of the cast for the new stage adaptation (by Verity Laughton) of Pip Williams's novel 'The Bookbinder of Jericho'. Directed by Shannon Rush and co-produced by the State Theatre Company South Australia, Sydney Theatre Company, and the Arts Centre Melbourne, the show will receive its world premiere at the Dunstan Playhouse from Friday 24 September–Saturday 16 October 2027, before making its way to Sydney, where it will run at the Drama Theatre from Saturday 23 October–Saturday 11 December 2027. The Bookbinder of Jericho transports audiences to Oxford, where working-class twins Peggy and Maude live on a narrowboat at the advent of the First World War. Huge congratulations, Billie-Rose!

A massive congratulations to Elder Conservatorium graduate Courteney Hooper, who on Friday 11 September was announced as...
29/09/2026

A massive congratulations to Elder Conservatorium graduate Courteney Hooper, who on Friday 11 September was announced as one of eleven semi-finalists in the 2026 Herbie Hancock Institute International Jazz Vocals Competition. The semifinals and finals for this global competition and esteemed institution will be held in Paris from Saturday 10–Sunday 11 October in the Auditorium of the Foundation Louis Vuitton (designed by Frank Gehry), followed by an all-star gala concert.

Open to musicians aged thirty and under, the Competition will award more than $100,000 in scholarships and prizes. Past winners of the Competition on vocals who have gone on to become leading voices in jazz include Jazzmeia Horn, Jane Monheit, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Gretchen Parlato and Veronica Swift. The Competition will be streamed globally on medici.tv, FLV Play, and YouTube, allowing audiences around the world to experience the performances and discover the next generation of jazz artists. We are so incredibly proud of Courteney and this massive achievement, and wish her all the very best for the semifinals! 👏

On Saturday 29 August, Open Music Academy (OMA) woodwind students had the privilege of working with Elizabeth Koch AM, E...
28/09/2026

On Saturday 29 August, Open Music Academy (OMA) woodwind students had the privilege of working with Elizabeth Koch AM, Emeritus Fellow of the Adelaide University and former Head of Woodwind, in an engaging and inspiring masterclass. Students performed a wide range of repertoire and benefited from Elizabeth's practical insights and generous musical encouragement. A particular highlight was when Elizabeth jumped into the piano seat to accompany some of the students beautifully, giving them a deeper understanding of how the harmony shapes the music. It was a wonderful opportunity for our young players to build confidence in expressing their own musical ideas.

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