Learning a musical instrument
Have you always wanted to learn a musical instrument but were lacking the time or the opportunity? There are numerous music teachers throughout Adelaide who offer tuition to adults who want the satisfaction of mastering a new skill and making music. Some instruments are available for hire or can be purchased second-hand. So whether your tastes are classical, rock, jazz, blues, country or hip hop, there is someone who can help you get started. Lessons can be taken individually, but sometimes small group tuition is available.
The Music Teachers’ Association of South Australia Inc.
The Music Teachers Association of South Australia represents over 400 music teachers in South Australia and publishes an annual ‘Directory of Music Teachers’. Tel. 8251 8168
Workers’ Education Association (WEA)
A wide variety of music classes are available at the WEA. Whether it’s basic guitar, keyboard, Irish tin whistle, banjo or even the bagpipes, beginners are welcome. Course guides are published quarterly.
223 Angas Street Adelaide
Tel. 8223 1272
Composing
Songwriters, Composers and Lyricists Association (SCALA)
SCALA encourages and supports the activity of songwriting, composing and lyric or libretto writing, encourages the playing and recording of innovative and original music, and enables collaboration between composers and lyricists.
Australian Music Centre
The Australian Music Centre collects and promotes music by Australian composers and sound artists, providing information, publications and scores relating to Australian music of every genre. Tel. (02) 9247 4677
Performing
Orchestras
ARPA Orchestra - Australian Retired Person’s Association (ARPA) APRA Orchestra, comprising strings, woodwind, brass and percussion, performs regularly throughout metropolitan Adelaide. Tel. 8211 9711
Concert Bands/ Small Instrumental Ensembles/ Solo Performing
Australian Retired Person’s Association (ARPA)
Bush Band and Nostalgic Melodies perform regularly at various locations. Tel. 8211 9711
Music Play for Life
A campaign organised by the Music Council of Australia (MCA) to encourage and promote music making in schools and communities across Australia. This website provides a resource of organisations that have lists of music groups to perform with from small ensembles to concert bands and large orchestras.
musicsa.com.au
Musicsa.com.au supports and provides information on the South Australian local music scene, from classical to electronica, including classifieds and complete listings of artists and venues. Tel. 8218 8404
Recitals Australia
Recitals Australia provides formal and informal performance opportunities for musicians in South Australia and presents a regular series of concerts. Tel. 8266 4936.
Choirs
ARPA Choir - Australian Retired Person’s Association (ARPA)
APRA singers perform to audiences throughout metropolitan Adelaide. Tel. 8211 9711
Australian National Choral Association (ANCA) The ANCA encourages and promotes choral music and maintains a list of choirs and choral music events across Australia.
Regular Concerts/Gigs in South Australia
Elder Hall Concert Series
Elder Hall Concert Series is presented by students and staff of the Elder Conservatorium of Music.
Elder Hall, University of Adelaide, North Tce, Adelaide
Tel. 8303 5925
Recitals Australia – Lunch Hour Concerts (Pilgrim Church)
Recitals Australia presents a regular series of concerts showcasing experienced and new performers. Tickets at the door.
Pilgrim Church,12 Flinders St, Adelaide.
JazzADELAIDE
Supports jazz music in South Australia, including information about gigs, festivals and local radio station jazz programs.
musicsa.com.au
Information on the South Australian local music scene, including a gig guide to regular gigs in metropolitan Adelaide. Tel. 8218 8404
Music Resources
Music Australia
Single access point for information on Australian music, musicians, organisations and services, including music scores, sound recordings, websites and other music-related material. Tel. 8251 8168
