Elder Conservatorium's Open Music Academy tour hits high note with regional SA schools

When regional school teachers heard Adelaide University's Elder Conservatorium was offering free workshops it was music to their ears. Key points: The Open Music Academy tours provides professional development for teachers as well as demonstrations for students Teachers say the program could help not only to awaken a passion, but show there's a career in it The workshops include demonstrations and a composition exercise St Joseph's School Renmark assistant principal Michael Slagter said research supported the benefits of music education. Opening pathways Launched in 2018, the Open Music Academy outreach program aims make the conservatorium's resources more widely available. Open Music Academy's Julian Farraretto plays a piece he helped compose with St Joseph's students. 'Buddy system' Emily Dollman is the head of music education and pedagogy at the University of Adelaide's Elder Conservatorium of Music and the artistic director of the Open Music Academy.