Elder Conservatorium

Elder Conservatorium Wind OrchestraLloyd Van’t Hoff - conductorMalcom Arnold - Four Scottish Dances, Op. 59John Barnes - Chance Variations on a Korean Folk SongEric Whitcare - Lux AurumqueSally Greenaway - Worlds within WorldsFrank Ticheli - VesuviusThis captivating program celebrates the rich diversity of musical traditions and expressions from around the globe. From Malcolm Arnold’s vibrant […]

Elder Conservatorium ChoraleElder Conservatorium Symphony OrchestraCarl Crossin OAM - conductorKarl Geiger - organDuruflé - Requiem, Op. 9Juan Gutiérrez de Padilla - Deus in adiutorium meum intendeHildegard of Bingen - Ave GenerosaKnut Nystedt - Immortal BachFrom birth to death and every important occasion in between, rituals – small and large – are a vital part of […]

Featuring students from the Elder Conservatorium Jazz DepartmentBest of Brazil brings the vibrant rhythms and rich musical traditions of Brazil to the stage, featuring talented students from the Elder Conservatorium’s Jazz Department. From the infectious grooves of samba and Bossa nova to the complex harmonies of Brazilian jazz, this concert will showcase the skill and […]

The Elder Conservatorium's Big Band and Latin Band are christening our new jazz venue – the Scott Theatre – with a concert featuring long-term jazz lecturer Dustan Cox on saxophones! Expect a night of Big Band classics and Latin evergreens with a few original works by staff and students. Rounding out the program, the Big […]

Ensemble LumenNadia Boulanger - Trois Pièces for Cello and PianoBartók - Contrasts, Sz. 111Brahms - Horn Trio, Op. 40This program, featuring our new staff ensemble, Lumen, delves into the interplay of sound and emotion, showcasing how composers use chamber music to express a spectrum of colours and textures. We begin with Nadia Boulanger’s Trois Pièces, […]

The Catherine Fraser TrioCatherine Fraser - violinRachel Johnston - celloTrent Arkleysmith - guitar‘Only a handful of players can capture the true spirit of the Scottish dance… one of those is Catherine Fraser.’– ABC TVAcclaimed Scots/Australian fiddler Catherine Fraser is a vibrant and passionate exponent of the music of her heritage, and was the Director of […]

Join the Elder Conservatorium's flagship brass ensemble, Elder Brass, for a diverse offering of brass music from the heraldic to the hymnal, with a few unexpected twists! The program includes works for orchestral brass ensemble as well as chamber music for trombone ensemble, horn quartet, and a brass sextet featuring tuba soloist Stan McDonald. Hear […]