About the Conservatorium

The Elder Conservatorium of Music is recognised internationally as a specialist music institution. It provides a comprehensive range of music programs from pre-degree Certificates and Diplomas, through several Bachelor's degrees and Master's degrees, to Doctorates.

The Elder Conservatorium has the longest history of any music school in Australia, stretching back 125 years. It has numbered many of Australia’s most renowned musicians among its staff and alumni. Located in the centre of the city on North Terrace – Adelaide’s cultural boulevard – the Conservatorium is a vital part of the life of Adelaide, a city celebrated for its rich and diverse artistic tradition.

Please click on the links below to find out more: 

• Director's Welcome: a message from Professor David Lockett
  
• History: for a more detailed history of the Conservatorium
  
• Areas of Specialisation and Academic Staff: details of areas of specialisation and academic staff members
  
• Orchestras, Choirs & Ensembles: the Conservatorium's major student ensembles
  
• News & Events: upcoming concerts and current news