News: Elder Conservatorium of Music

Neurodiversity's untapped competitive advantage

A portrait of Andrew gesturing and smiling at his TEDx talk

Andrew Pfeiffer is a data leader, TEDx speaker and neurodiversity advocate. Alongside his role as a data scientist, he promotes the benefits that neurodiversity offers in the workplace and invites us to reimagine how we attract and retain the best talent at work.

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Elder Conservatorium alumni premiere new show at ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± Fringe 2024

Three performers in blue, purple and pink

Rosie Russell and Millicent Sarre are Elder Conservatorium Music Theatre alumni whose new original show Bisexual Intellectuals will premiere at ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± Fringe in 2024.

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James Brown

James Brown

James Brown graduated from the Elder Conservatorium with a B Mus (Hons) in 2003 followed by a Masters majoring in Music Performance in 2007. He describes his time at University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± as part of his musical journey where he learned lots of life lessons and enjoyed connecting with other creative people. As he says, “Hanging out with a bunch of other like-minded musicians on a daily basis was deeply beneficial, and the University certainly provided that.â€Â 

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Alumna 'takes a seat' for mother in Elder Hall refurbishment

Catherine and Selma Galvin with Philana

Catherine Galvin (Bachelor of Engineering Honours, 1986) discovered the Elder Hall ‘Take a Seat’ refurbishment in the Spring 2022 edition of lumen. She was intrigued by the opportunity to reserve a seat and help refurbish the iconic Elder Hall, a place where the wonder of music has been celebrated for more than a century.

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Take a Seat at Elder Hall this Valentine's Day

Nico and Diana kiss outside Elder Hall

Past and present, the Elder Con continues to provide the perfect environment for young musicians.

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Natalie Williams' symphonic celebration of Bradman

Natalie Williams

Bachelor of Music graduate (Hons 1999) Natalie Williams was recently commissioned to compose a new symphonic work honouring the life and achievements of Australian icon, Sir Donald Bradman AC.

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