Take a Seat

In 2022 we invited our community to 'take a seat' and help refurbish the iconic Elder Hall, a place where the wonder of music has been celebrated for more than 100 years.

All gifts support the invaluable work of the Elder Conservatorium of Music.

Seats available for dedication

'A Reserve' seat: $1,500
'Premium' seat: $3,000

To make a tax deductible gift and dedicate a plaque in your name, or honour a loved one, please choose your A Reserve and/or Premium seat/s today. One hundred percent of your gift will aid in the refurbishment of Elder Hall and an engraved plaque will be placed on the back of the seat/s in recognition of your donation.

Please note there is a limit of one seat per submission via this form.
For multiple seats or further information, please call +61 8 8313 4574 or email development@adelaide.edu.au.

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Elder Hall Take a Seat - Loretta De Palma

Honouring Nana in Elder Hall

Classical violinist, passionate educator, and Elder Conservatorium alum Loretta De Palma has honoured her Nana with a seat dedication through the Take a Seat campaign.

Thank you for taking a seat

At the ‘Take a Seat’ celebration, ��˴�Ƭ Chancellor and alumna, The Hon Cathy Branson AC KC recalled in her speech, “There was talk, serious talk, about knocking it down to build something new and modern – something “more fit for purpose. This provoked quite a fiery debate, and protests, and thankfully those on the side of history won, and the Hall was saved from the wrecking ball.

Elder Hall: a special place for Andrew Bain

After playing many times at Elder Hall during University, Andrew Bain is now the principal horn of the LA Philharmonic a music teacher and entrepreneur.

A pivotal role in award-winning composer’s career

Highly sought after orchestral and chamber music composer, Anne Cawrse remembers many Elder Hall premieres starting right back to when she was a student at the Elder Conservatorium.

From Adelaide to LA: Elder Con alumna Anna shares career successes and advice

Jazz bassist and composer Anna recalls many years of memories at Elder Hall. Since graduating in 2012, Anna has been living, working and creating in Los Angeles where she has performed, recorded and toured with various artists and performed at Madison Square Gardens.

Written in the notes

Thanks to a shared love of music, the , being in the right place at the right time, and the connection of a mutual friend, ��˴�Ƭ alumni David and Elsabeth were meant to be.