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my first steps into a larger musical world. This
training and preparation enabled me to enter the
field with valuable professional experience.
Anna: Being at the Elder Conservatorium
and having it essentially function as a second home
for the last five years has solidified my intention of
pursuing music professionally. It provided me with
opportunities as a soloist and in ensemble situations
that would potentially not have arisen had I studied
at a larger institution. I was also lucky enough to
have two teachers throughout my time at Elder that
truly cared not only about my progression, but about
me as a person. The Elder Conservatorium gave me
the opportunity and environment to develop
individually, to learn to work on my own, and to
believe in the work that I do.
Biggest career highlights?
Natalie: A symphony that I composed for the
Adelaide Symphony Orchestra in 2014, celebrating
the life of Sir Donald Bradman AC.
Anna: Leading the Conservatorium Symphony
Orchestra and playing big concertmaster solos are
experiences like no other – you are surrounded by
so much support from all your colleagues in
the orchestra.
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