The Elder Conservatorium Big Band

Co-presented by Hal’s Hall and The University of Adelaide. The Elder Conservatorium Big Band was first formed by the original Head of Jazz, Hal Hall in the late 1970’s. Many alumni have gone on to very successful international careers as performers, composer/arrangers and educators. Leading artists such as Thomas Voss, Andrew Crago, Alex Flood, Ben Harrison and Adam Page spent their formative years in the band. The band showcases a broad range of material from the traditions of Basie and Ellington to contemporary music from Maria Schneider, Michael Mossman and Mark Ferguson.