61-501: The Elder Conservatorium of Music , also known as "The Con", is Australia's senior academy of music and is located in the centre of Adelaide, the capital of South Australia. It is named in honour of its benefactor, Sir Thomas Elder (1818–1897). Dating in its earliest form from 1883, it has a history in professional training for musical performance, musical composition, research in all fields of music, and music education. The Elder Conservatorium of Music and its forerunners have been parts of
122-578: A bequest of £25,000, and many of the finest pictures of the gallery were purchased from this fund. He contributed substantially to the Library 's acquisition program. He himself published a small booklet in 1893: Notes from a Pocket Journal of a Trip up the River Murray in 1856 , recounting a voyage in the steamer Gundagai . In 1874 he gave £20,000 towards an endowment fund for the newly established University of Adelaide , and on his death in 1897 bequeathed
183-567: A federation of branches in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory and Tasmania. In addition, there is a National office whose board consists of a representative from each state board. AMEB examinations are based on syllabuses set by the Federal Board in conjunction with the music and speech and drama community. AMEB produces
244-576: A full operatic production each year. This collaboration involves both the Conservatorium's Classical Voice cohort and the symphony orchestra. 34°55′12″S 138°36′18″E / 34.9201°S 138.6050°E / -34.9201; 138.6050 Thomas Elder Sir Thomas Elder GCMG (5 August 1818 – 6 March 1897) was a Scottish-Australian pastoralist , highly successful businessman, philanthropist, politician, race-horse owner and breeder, and public figure. Amongst many other things, he
305-688: A further £65,000 to the university, £20,000 of which was for a School of Music. The Elder Conservatorium of Music perpetuates his name. Elder's combined gifts and bequests to the university amount to nearly £100,000. One of Elder's bequests established and funded the first professorships at the fledgling University; the Elder Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy; and the Elder Professor of Natural Sciences. The first incumbent, Sir Horace Lamb , an applied mathematician, lectured in pure and applied mathematics as well as giving instruction in practical physics. After Lamb's resignation in 1885 to take up
366-524: A mixture of soprano, alto, tenor and bass voices. The Connection have built a repertoire of harmonically sophisticated vocal music, both a cappella and accompanied. The majority of the vocal arrangements focus on close part harmony and complex jazz rhythms and sight reading is a strong focus for this ensemble. To strengthen the students' knowledge of jazz history, chosen repertoire includes music from early jazz choir arrangers such as Gene Puerling to current arrangers such as Darmon Meader and Kerry Marsh. Under
427-583: A personal chair in Musicology. The Australian String Quartet was established in 1985 and since 1991 has been Quartet-in-Residence at the Elder Conservatorium. The Bishop years are generally considered to have been some of the most exciting and progressive in the history of the Elder Conservatorium, with initiatives such as the appointment of the University of Adelaide Wind Quintet, and the establishment of
488-600: A post at Owens College, Manchester, separate Chairs in Mathematics and Physics were established. The Elder Chair of Mathematics at the University of Adelaide has been held by many eminent mathematicians, including Nobel Prize winner Sir William Henry Bragg. As well as later funding the Elder Conservatorium , Sir Thomas helped to establish the Elder Professorship of Music in 1883, with the first incumbent taking up
549-571: A range of publications which support students and teachers preparing for exams. AMEB offers syllabuses and examinations in a broad range of subjects including: AMEB examinations cover a large range of skill levels; from a "Preliminary" grade suitable for very young children through to academic degree -level diplomas, including the Associate in Music (AMusA), the Licentiate in Music (LMusA), and ultimately
610-724: A sheep run they named Warrow Station, located at Coulta near Port Lincoln. In August 1851 Alex was elected a member of the Legislative Council for West Adelaide. He resigned his seat in March 1853, and left South Australia. He settled in London in 1855, and acted as agent for the Adelaide company until 1884, when he and his sons established A. L. Elder & Company. William left Adelaide soon after Alexander, and George left in 1855. Thomas Elder migrated to Adelaide in 1854 and worked with George for
671-564: A site in the Adelaide city centre bounded by Wakefield, Angas and Elder Streets, 13 still remain. Another set of semi-detached cottages in Arts and Crafts style were built in 1901–2, at 36-50A & 39-45A Rose Street, Mile End , and are now state heritage-listed. During his lifetime and in his bequests, Elder contributed over £170,000 to the Adelaide Benevolent and Strangers’ Friend Society ,
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#1733086327874732-492: A small salt lake east of Lake Frome , is named after Thomas Elder. Elder is commemorated in the scientific name of a species of Australian gecko , Strophurus elderi . The South Australian electoral district of Elder is named in his honour. Elder is mentioned in Jules Verne 's 1891 adventure novel, Mistress Branican . Australian Music Examinations Board The Australian Music Examinations Board ( AMEB )
793-538: A summer house in Scottish baronial style, "The Pinnacle", near Mount Lofty . After his death it was sold to John Lavington Bonython , who renamed the property "Carminow". Elder also had other important interests. In partnership with Robert Barr Smith, they acquired Nilpena Station in 1859. He became associated with Peter Waite in the Paratoo run in 1862, in the same year he bought Beltana station, and eventually became
854-547: A three-manual organ built by Casavant Frères of Canada. Elder Hall is the primary focus of the Conservatorium's successful annual concert series. Conservatorium concerts are also given in several other locations, including the Adelaide Town Hall , and St Peter's (Anglican) Cathedral in North Adelaide. The Electronic Music Unit (EMU) is the hub of music technology, sound production, sonic arts and electronic music at
915-649: A year. After George departed, Thomas formed Elder, Stirling & Co, a partnership with Edward Stirling , Robert Barr Smith and John Taylor. In 1856 Barr Smith married Thomas Elder's sister Joanna, and on Stirling and Taylor's retirement in 1863, Barr Smith and Thomas Elder formed Elder Smith and Co . In 1875, with Andrew Tennant , they formed the Adelaide Steamship Company . In 1864 he persuaded Arthur Hardy to sell him his Glen Osmond home "Birksgate", which he developed considerably. In 1897 it passed to his nephew T. E. Barr Smith . In 1885 he built
976-590: Is a federated, privately funded corporation which provides a program of examinations for music, speech and drama in Australia . The organisation had its beginnings at the Universities of Melbourne and Adelaide in 1887 and later became a national body in 1918. It now has six state offices as well as a Federal Office in Melbourne. The Federal Board consists of representatives of educational institutions that are signatories to
1037-596: Is a training ensemble; a stepping stone into the Big Band 1. In 2012 it was rebadged as the Cuban Ensemble and the repertoire now focuses on music from the Caribbean, Colombia and New Orleans. The Elder Conservatorium Guitar Ensemble is directed by Oliver Fartach-Naini constitutes a core component of the Elder Conservatorium's classical guitar program. Most of its members are full-time music students. The Elder Conservatorium
1098-685: Is affiliated with music institutions including the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra , the Australian String Quartet and the State Opera of South Australia . The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra (ASO) is South Australia's largest performing arts organisation, established in 1936. The orchestra, which is based a short walk from the Conservatorium, provides opportunities for occasional training experience for selected classical performance and composition students. A recent initiative provides for
1159-764: Is also used as a public venue for concerts of contemporary and experimental music. It was the first such studio in Australia. Many composers have been associated with it, including Henk Badings , Peter Tahourdin , Tristram Cary (the designer of the legendary VCS3 synthesizer), Martin Wesley-Smith and Stephen Whittington . EMU offers programs providing knowledge and skills in music technology, such as sound engineering, sound designing for games or films, electronic composition or performance, and software for plug-in development or sound art. Carl Crossin OAM has been Head of Choral Music at
1220-471: Is co-host to two research aggregations: the Sia Furler Institute for Contemporary Music and Media, and the J. M. Coetzee Centre for Creative Practice . The Elder Conservatorium of Music has been awarding degrees and diplomas in music to both men and women since the end of the nineteenth century. It was originally intended that the degree program be modelled on that at the University of Cambridge. It
1281-521: Is located within the Elder Conservatorium, but is one of three units affiliated with the National Centre for Aboriginal Language and Music Studies . Elder Hall is one of Australia's concert halls. Building commenced in 1898 and it was officially opened in 1900 by the then Governor of South Australia, Lord Tennyson . Its interior features a hammer-beam roof modelled on the Middle Temple in London, and
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#17330863278741342-513: Is notable for introducing camels to Australia . Elder was born at Kirkcaldy , Scotland, the fourth son of George Elder, merchant, and his wife Joanna Haddow, née Lang. Thomas' second eldest brother, Alexander Lang Elder (1815–1885), went to South Australia in 1839 and founded the firm of Elder and Company in Adelaide . He was joined by his brothers William (1813–1882) and George (1816–1897). In 1846 George and Alex went into partnership with experienced pastoralist W.S. Peter to establish
1403-514: Is true that Professor Ives had graduated (albeit as an external candidate) with the MusB degree from Cambridge, and the academic robes are based on those from Cambridge, but the degree programs of the University of Adelaide were – and to a large extent still are – based on the Scottish rather than English model. This reflects the fact that most of the founding fathers of the university were Scots. Furthermore,
1464-454: The Fellowship in Music (FMusA), a diploma that is often conferred on an honorary basis to musical luminaries. AMEB has recently introduced online examinations for music theory and online courses for Theory of Music. In addition to the standard syllabuses, AMEB has a series of "for leisure" syllabuses for the piano, saxophone and voice which contain a repertoire of modern music. AMEB also has
1525-582: The University of Adelaide since the early 1880s. The current Director is Professor Anna Goldsworthy . The Elder Conservatorium of Music was formally constituted in 1898 as the result of a major philanthropic bequest from the will of the Scottish-Australian pastoralist, Sir Thomas Elder , whose statue stands outside Elder Hall. The history, however, goes back further than 1898. An earlier philanthropic donation from Sir Thomas Elder had helped to establish
1586-533: The 1891 Elder Scientific Exploring Expedition led by David Lindsay , and in no case sought or obtained any return for himself. On one occasion he offered £5,000 on condition that a like sum was subscribed by the public to finance an expedition to the Antarctic , but the condition was not fulfilled. He supported every kind of manly sport and his benefactions both private and public were widespread and almost without limit. The Art Gallery of South Australia received
1647-635: The AMEB constitution. These are the Universities of Melbourne, Adelaide and Western Australia, the Minister for Education and Training, New South Wales, the Minister for Education, Training and Employment, Queensland and the Minister for Education and Skills, Tasmania through the University of Tasmania. The AMEB is used to determine admission into the Defence Force School of Music in Victoria . The AMEB consists of
1708-595: The Adelaide Festival of Arts (of which Bishop was the inaugural artistic director). In 2005 the Elder Conservatorium received a Classical Music Award (from the Australasian Performing Right Association) for "outstanding contribution by an organisation" (the only Australian music academy to have won such an award), in recognition of its music program for the 2004 Adelaide Festival of Arts. In 2011, 2013, 2015, and every year from 2017 thereafter,
1769-833: The Adelaide Institute of TAFE (aka Flinders Street School of Music). Formerly a faculty of the university (the Faculty of Music) it is now constituted as a professional School within the Faculty of Arts. Since 2002, it has been an associate member of the Association of European Conservatoires (AEC), and is also a partner school of the Helpmann Academy , an umbrella body created by the State Government of South Australia to promote collaboration between various schools of visual and performing arts. There have so far been seven incumbents of
1830-625: The Cambridge MusB degree was taken as a second, postgraduate degree, whereas the Elder Conservatorium's BMus degree is a first degree award. Whereas women were not able to graduate from the University of Cambridge until shortly after the Second World War, they were graduating from the Elder Conservatorium of Music (and the University of Adelaide as a whole) fifty years earlier. The Elder Conservatorium offers two main Undergraduate programs, with
1891-455: The Conservatorium since 2002 when the current choral program was initiated. He is also artistic director and conductor of Adelaide Chamber Singers and was awarded an OAM for his services to music (choral music in particular) in the 2007 Australia Day Honours List. The Elder Conservatorium Chorale is a mixed voice choir that draws its membership from the Elder Conservatorium of Music, the University of Adelaide at large, other universities, and from
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1952-673: The Conservatorium's history, many performing musicians, conductors and composers have been members of staff, including: Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (Composition Fellow); Ruby Davy (Counterpoint) ; Professor David Cubbin (Flute); Clive Carey (Voice); Jiří Tancibudek (Oboe); Gabor Reeves (Clarinet); Beryl Kimber (Violin); Clemens Leske (Piano); James Whitehead (Cello); Lance Dossor (Piano); Richard Meale AO MBE (Composition); Tristram Cary (Electronic Music); Janis Laurs (Cello); Keith Crellin OAM (Violist); and Graeme Koehne AO (Composition; Director). From 1978 to 1994 Professor Andrew McCredie held
2013-472: The Elder Conservatorium has hosted the Australian Youth Orchestra 's annual summer school, National Music Camp (founded by Bishop). Non-traditional research activities range across performance studies (Classical, Jazz, Music Theatre, Popular Music, and Sonic Arts), composition, music curatorial studies, music industry entrepreneurship, and digital arts and related multi-media. The Conservatorium
2074-546: The Elder Conservatorium. Formerly known as the Elder Electronic Music Studio (1962–1994) and the Performing Arts Technology Unit (1994–2001) it was founded in 1962 as a result of the engagement of Dr Henk Badings as composer in residence at the Elder Conservatorium. Its facilities include recording studios, computer suites, and a collection of analogue synthesizers dating back to the 1960s. It
2135-623: The Elder Hall lunch hour and evening series concerts, composer forums, chamber music workshops, participation in 1:1 teaching and mentoring opportunities. State Opera South Australia (SOSA) is a professional opera company in Adelaide, South Australia, established in 1976. Each year, the State Opera presents at least two major operatic productions at the Adelaide Festival Theatre as well as producing or supporting other smaller productions in
2196-896: The Elder Professorship of Music in 1883, with the first incumbent taking up the post in 1884. At the same time, Sir Thomas Elder had established endowment funds for the Royal College of Music in London to support the Elder Overseas Scholarship (in Music) and the Music Board of the University of Adelaide to support the Elder Scholarships in Music . 1883 was also the year in which Berlin-trained pianist Immanuel Gotthold Reimann founded his privately owned and run Adelaide College of Music , of which Cecil Sharp (later to become famous as collector of folk songs) became co-director in 1889. For
2257-566: The Elder Professorship of Music, all of whom have also served as Director and/or Dean of the Elder Conservatorium of Music and have provided the artistic and academic leadership for the institution: Professor Joshua Ives (1884–1901); Professor J. Matthew Ennis (1902–1918); Professor E. Harold Davies (1918–1948); pianist and arts administrator, Professor John Bishop OBE (1948–1964); the tenor, Professor David Galliver AM (1966–1983); German conductor, Professor Heribert Esser (1986–1993); and composer, Professor Charles Bodman Rae (since 2001). Since
2318-538: The Faculties/Schools of Music/Performing Arts of which it has been part. The first two incumbents of this position were known as the Elder Professor of Anatomy. It became the Elder Professor of Anatomy and Histology on the appointment of Professor Herbert Woollard in 1928. In 1996 the Wood Jones Professor of Biological Anthropological and Comparative Anatomy, named for the second Elder Professor of Anatomy,
2379-584: The Opera Studio at Netley. Conservatorium graduates in Classical Voice often find employment as professional singers with the State Opera, usually through the Young Artists program, and most of SOSA's current principal singers and many of its chorus are Conservatorium graduates. In addition, the Conservatorium has recently established an ongoing partnership with SOSA that offers student internships and produces
2440-619: The South Australian Zoological and Acclimatisation Society, Elder donated the Sir Thomas Elder Rotunda to the society's zoological garden, now the Adelaide Zoo . On his death in 1897, Elder left a bequest of £25,000 for the construction of affordable homes for 'industrious and deserving' workmen, which led to the foundation of the not-for-profit Adelaide Workers’ Homes Inc. Of the original 48 homes built from 1899 on
2501-762: The Wangaratta Jazz Festival. The Big Band has also toured extensively throughout South Australia and in 1994 it produced a CD, Live at the Walker's Arms and completed a studio recording in 2008. The Latin Jazz Ensemble, directed by Mark Ferguson, was formed in 2009 as the Latin Ensemble to replace three previous student ensembles; Big Band 3, the Jazz Percussion Ensemble and the Keyboard Ensemble. It
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2562-550: The country. He never married. Elder was knighted in 1878 ( KCMG ) and created Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (GCMG) in 1887. He died from influenza at his home, "The Pinnacle", near Mount Lofty, on 6 March 1897, and was buried in the Mitcham cemetery. The Elder Range, adjacent to Wilpena Pound , and its highest point, Mt Aleck, were named after Thomas Elder's brother, Alexander Elder, in 1851. Lake Elder,
2623-500: The degree of Doctor of Music (DMus), and in 1902, Edward Harold Davies was awarded the first Australian doctorate of music. In 1918 the university became the first in Australia to award a doctorate in music to a woman, Ruby Davy . In addition to Davies and Davy, recipients of the DMus award have included: Tristram Cary , OAM; Sir Peter Maxwell Davies CBE; Graeme Koehne; Charles Bodman Rae; David Lockett AM; and Ross Edwards AM. Throughout
2684-649: The degree of Doctor of Philosophy include Composition, Musicology, Music Education, Music Performance and Sonic Arts. Associate in Music, University of Adelaide (AMUA) was a degree conferred by the university. It was initially introduced in 1900 as a diploma course, predating the formation of the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) in 1918. It was phased out in 1972. Notable graduates included: Maude Mary Puddy , (first graduate, 1900); Clytie Hine , 1908; and Arnold Matters , 1926. The Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM, founded 1972)
2745-454: The dry areas and in conveying supplies from Port Augusta . In 1868 he chartered Henry Simpson 's Kohinoor to return the "Afghans" and bring out another 60 camels and a fresh contingent of attendants. They became an important factor in the development of the northern area of South Australia. He also established a horse-breeding centre at Blanchetown to supply stock to the Indian market. Elder
2806-514: The first Conservatorium Orchestra. The Elder Conservatorium of Music is a product of three mergers: one in the late nineteenth century (1898) with the Adelaide College of Music; one in the late twentieth century (1991), with the School of Performing Arts of the then South Australian College of Advanced Education; and one at the beginning of the twenty-first century (2001), with the School of Music of
2867-461: The first few years the new school of music at the University of Adelaide (which focussed on composition and theory) and the Adelaide College of Music (which focussed on practical training in performance) complemented each other. In 1898 the two schools were merged, operating in the college's Wakefield Street premises until 1900, when the North Terrace building was completed. Hermann Heinicke founded
2928-614: The following specialisations. Postgraduate awards include Graduate Diplomas in Performance and Pedagogy, and Music Performance; Master's Degrees in Performance Studies and Performance and Pedagogy and Graduate Certificate in Music Teaching. The degree of Master of Philosophy is offered for the specializations of Composition, Musicology, Music Education, Music Performance, Music Performance, Pedagogy and Sonic Arts. Specializations for
2989-472: The joining of forces between the ASO and the Elder Conservatorium to offer a conducting program. It is the first time an Australian university and orchestra have collaborated on such a degree program for conductors. Students can study for a Master of Music degree, a Graduate Diploma, or do an Honours year majoring conducting. The Australian String Quartet (ASQ) is Quartet-in-Residence at the University of Adelaide. Collaborative activities include performances in
3050-495: The late 1970s the administrative position of Director of the Conservatorium has from time to time been occupied by a staff member other than the Elder Professor of Music. In this category can be included: the clarinettist, David Shepherd; the pianist, Clemens Leske AM; the horn player, Patrick Brislan; the pianist, David Lockett AM; the choral conductor, Carl Crossin OAM, and the noted composer, Professor Graeme Koehne AO. On 15 July 2022, pianist and writer Professor Anna Goldsworthy
3111-444: The long time direction of Hal Hall and now Dusty Cox, the Big Band has showcased a broad range of material from the traditions of Basie and Ellington to contemporary music. The ensemble has worked with many 'jazz giants', including James Morrison , Lee Konitz , Errol Buddle , Don Burrows and many others. It has appeared at the Manly Jazz Festival three times; in 1995 it featured at the Monsalvat Jazz Festival, and in 2002 performed at
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#17330863278743172-421: The oldest secular philanthropic society in South Australia. In 1898 funds from the bequest were used to buy land and construct the society's office at 17 Morialta Street, Adelaide, which was named "Elder Hall" in his honour, and is state heritage-listed. He had a severe illness in 1887 and shortly afterwards retired. Elder Smith and Company was formed into a public company, and Elder afterwards lived chiefly in
3233-525: The owner of an enormous tract of country. Other properties Elder acquired during this time included Ketchowla Station , Oulnina , Anabama, Tualkilky, Grampus, Ouratan and Netley. He was said to have held at one time a pastoral area greater in extent than the whole of Scotland. Much of this was land with a very low rainfall, and Elder spent a great deal of money sinking artesian wells , making dams and fencing. In January 1866 he imported 120 camels from India with "Afghan" attendants, which were of much use in
3294-416: The post in 1884. At the same time, Sir Thomas established endowment funds in parallel for the Royal College of Music in London and the Music Board of the University of Adelaide to support the Elder Overseas Scholarship (in Music). All of the Elder Professors of Music have also served as Director/Dean of the Elder Conservatorium , providing artistic and academic leadership both in the Conservatorium and in
3355-447: The university. The Elder Conservatorium Wind Orchestra is conducted by Bryan Griffiths. Founded in 1973 by the late Jiri Tancibudek , the Elder Conservatorium Chamber Orchestra draws on advanced students from the Conservatorium. Currently directed by Elizabeth Layton. The Adelaide Connection is the Elder Conservatorium's premier Jazz Choir. Under the direction of Anita Wardell , the group consists of between 15 and 18 students and has
3416-440: The wider community. As well as putting on their own concerts as part of the Elder Conservatorium's Concert Series, the choir regular performs with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. Bella Voce is a female voice choir. The Elder Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra (ECSO), conducted by Luke Dollman , consists mainly of full-time students from the Conservatorium's music programs and also includes some students from other faculties within
3477-425: The wine industry and was quite successful in exhibitions in Adelaide and London. He was also a founder of the Tintara Vineyard company in 1862. Elder encouraged exploration, contributed largely to Warburton's 1873 expedition and Giles's in 1875, supplying camels in each case, which proved to be of the greatest value. He also contributed liberally to the cost of other explorations such as those by John Ross and
3538-434: Was announced as the new Director, commencing on 18 July 2022. In 1886, Professor Ives established the first Australian public music examinations system, modelled on that of the Guildhall School of Music in London. This directly led to the establishment of the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB). In 1898, through the Elder Conservatorium, the University of Adelaide was the first in Australia to establish regulations for
3599-419: Was established from an endowment by Professor Ray Last (1903–1993), who studied under Wood Jones in the 1920s before embarking on a successful career as a surgeon and teacher in Australia and the United Kingdom. The foundation Wood Jones Chair (1996-) is Professor Maciej Henneberg Ph.D. D.Sc. In 1882, Elder donated the rotunda to Elder Park , which was renamed in his honour in 1907. In 1884, as president of
3660-446: Was much interested in horses and made the breeding of blood stock a hobby at his stud in Morphettville . He was a leading racing man between 1875 and 1884 and had the highest reputation. It was well known that any horse bearing his colours was in the race to win. He sold his race-horses in 1884 but continued his stud. He was an enthusiastic yachtsman and for many years commodore of the Glenelg Sailing Club. Elder also had interests in
3721-532: Was very fortunate in his mining ventures. Early in the sixties he had large interests in the Moonta and Wallaroo copper-mines which brought him in a huge fortune. He entered political life as a member of the South Australian Legislative Council in 1863 but retired in 1869. He was again elected in 1871, but resigned in 1878 and took no further part in politics. He attended the Paris Exhibition of 1878 as honorary commissioner for South Australia, and during this time he received his knighthood ( KCMG ). Elder
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