Elder Conservatorium Development Plan
The Elder Conservatorium of Music Development Fund was established to secure its position as a leading academy of music within Australia.
To sustain and enhance the Conservatorium's standing and reputation in a globally competitive environment requires a long-term plan that includes significant endowment funds.
As the leading provider of music education and excellence in South Australia, the success of the Elder Conservatorium is of vital importance to Australia's musical landscape.Director, Professor Graeme Koehne
The Development Plan comprises teaching, scholarships, bursaries, experiential learning, travel, internships and instrument support. Please expand details below for further information about these funds.
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Teaching endowment fund
Maintaining an elite program of time intensive, individualised training is essential to producing musicians of the appropriate skill level to gain the best employment opportunities. This Fund will ensure the individual teaching of mainstream instruments will always be available to students, and sheltered from budgetary pressures. The growth of the Fund will underwrite teaching posts to guarantee there is no compromise in the quality of an Elder Conservatorium education.
Details can be reviewed in the Development Plan.
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Scholarship endowment fund
A sustainable scholarship fund will provide the incentive to join the Conservatorium where there is a choice between studying elsewhere or, because of restricted means, not at all. Scholarships include undergraduate, honours and Masters/PhD.
Details can be reviewed in the Development Plan.
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Open music academy
In addition to offering scholarships to attract and retain the best students, there is an equal and urgent need for positive intervention to ensure primary and secondary students engage in classical music. The Open Music Academy engages students of all ages, providing high quality tuition as well as support through bursaries and scholarships.
Details can be reviewed in the Development Plan.
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Experiential learning and employability fund
Employability and opportunities for graduates coming out of the Conservatorium are factors that will have significant impact on its standing and reputation. This Fund offers students real-life exposure outside the classroom, broadening their musical perspective through master classes, workshops and internships.
Details can be reviewed in the Development Plan.
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International endowment fund
For any musician with aspirations to perform on the world stage, access beyond Australia's shores is essential. This Fund offers interstate and international opportunities through travel scholarships for study, exchanges and tours.
Details can be reviewed in the Development Plan.
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Sia Furler Institute
The Sia Furler Institute for Contemporary Music and Media leverages the emerging world of technology by driving innovation and entrepreneurship in music, media and creativity. With additional funding for a permanent director and industry internships, the Sia Furler Institute can increase activities and opportunities for students.
Details can be reviewed in the Development Plan.
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Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music
While the Conservatorium is dedicated to preserving and promoting the performance of classical and jazz music, it is essential to be at the cutting edge of technical developments in contemporary music and the understanding and proliferation of Indigenous music through the Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM).
Details can be reviewed in the Development Plan.
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Pathway to fame
The provision of regular and quality performances is an important function of a maintream musical academy to showcase its work and the achievement of students. The Pathway to Fame Endowment will assist advanced Elder musicians with performance expenses and preparation for competitions.
Details can be reviewed in the Development Plan.
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Instrument support endowment fund
Facilities are a high cost element associated with a music academy. They range from musical instruments for students who struggle to afford their own, to recording equipment and performance buildings. This Endowment will set-up a permanent loan scheme to assist students with instrument costs.
Details can be reviewed in the Development Plan.
For a discussion about how you can support a specific area of the Elder Conservatorium Development Plan, please contact our Development Team on +61 8 8313 5800 or development@adelaide.edu.au.