Elder Conservatorium of Music: Flute Mega Day

Date: Sunday 14 September 2025
Time: 10:00am–5:00pm
Venue: Hartley Concert Room, The University of Adelaide
Registration Fee: $20 (plus booking fee)

Join us for an unforgettable celebration of all things flute at the Elder Conservatorium Flute Mega Day!

This inspiring day of music-making brings together flutists of all ages and levels for workshops, masterclasses, performances, and the chance to play alongside some of Australia’s leading artists.

We are thrilled to welcome special guests Eliza Shephard and Kim Falconer, alongside Elder Conservatorium’s own Kathryn Moorhead and the flute section of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. Whether you’re a student, teacher, or enthusiastic amateur, this is a rare opportunity to learn, connect, and perform with the very best.

The day will be filled with guided warm-ups, ensemble rehearsals, an interactive flute workshop, a masterclass, a lively panel Q&A with the ASO flutists, and much more. Younger players will shine in the Tutti Flutti Junior Players performance, while the day concludes with a celebratory concert featuring guest artists, ensembles, and our massed flute orchestra.

This event is proudly supported by the Flute Society of South Australia and Flutes and Flutists.

Event Schedule

10:00am–10:15am: Arrival and Registration

Settle in, and meet fellow participants.

10:15am–11:15am: Guided Warm-Up & Ensemble Rehearsal

Led by Kathryn Moorhead (Elder Conservatorium), get your playing day off to the best start and rehearse as part of our massed flute ensemble.

11:30am–12:30pm: Flute Workshop with Eliza Shephard

Dive deep into creative approaches, technique, and performance in this interactive session.

12:30pm–1:30pm: Lunch Break

1:30pm–2:30pm: Masterclass with Kim Falconer

Learn from one of Australia’s most accomplished flutists in this engaging and inspiring session.

2:30pm–3:15pm: Two parallel sessions:

Tutti Flutti Junior Players Performance (presented by the Flute Society of SA)
Panel Q&A with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra Flute Section – hear insights and stories from Adelaide’s professional flutists.

3:30pm–4:00pm: Celebratory Concert

A joyful finale featuring:

Trio by the ASO flute section
Solo performances by Eliza Shephard and Kim Falconer
University of Adelaide Flute Ensemble
Massed Flute Ensemble of all participants