School of Music concerts and events

The University of Queensland School of Music is proud to present our Concert Series. In reflecting the School's role in the broader South-East Queensland community, we have designed a diverse and exciting program. With established international and national artists performing, as well as our own emerging student artists, this year is set to be a vibrant, creative, and energetic time at the UQ School of Music. We look forward to connecting with you, as you explore this concert series, listen to our streamed and recorded concerts, and visit us at the St Lucia campus or browse through our website

 

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Robert Davidson

1 August 2024 1:00pm2:00pm
Robert Davidson presents a collection of his compositions, with a focus on those deriving their melodies from the intonation in speech recordings, as well as selections from his ongoing collection of piano solo works.

Queensland Art Song Festival

8 August 2024 1:00pm2:00pm
Our 2024 Queensland Art Song Festival concert will feature students and staff from the The University of Queensland School of Music, Conservatorium of Music and Queensland Art Song Festival

The Sound of Symmetry

10 August 2024 12:30pm
Celebrating National Science Week with a lecture and performance on math and music by UQ staff and Topology.

Music and madness

15 August 2024 1:00pm2:00pm
Doretta Balkizas and Anna Grinberg will perform piano and violin sonatas in D minor by Arcangelo Corelli and Robert Schumann.

The Sound of Symmetry

25 August 2024 5:00pm
Celebrating National Science Week with a lecture and performance on math and music by UQ staff and Topology.

SignWaves and Brass Ensemble

29 August 2024 1:00pm2:00pm
Experience the harmonious blend of modern soundscapes and timeless brass melodies with the SignWaves and Brass Ensemble collaborative concert at UQ School of Music

UQ Strings and UQ Singers

19 September 2024 1:00pm2:00pm
This concert will showcase a collaboration between UQ Strings and UQ Singers, performing traditional vocal and string music.

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Xanadu Sky: Ensemble Offspring

25 July 2024 1:00pm2:00pm
Ensemble Offspring will present Xanadu Sky: a hypnotic blend of solos, trio, evolving patterns and rhythmic virtuosity by Harvey, Ward and Edwardes

Brass Discovery Weekend

6 July 2024 9:30am7 July 2024 4:30pm
Explore brass at our 2-day Brass Discovery Weekend for high school students with workshops by leading musicians, enhancing skills and inspiration.

Clarinet and Saxophone Discovery Day

5 July 2024 9:30am4:30pm
Join our Discovery Day to improve technique and explore music with top musicians, designed for high school students seeking inspiration.

Double Reed Discovery Day

4 July 2024 9:30am4:30pm
Discovery Day for AMEB Grade 4+ students to explore oboe, bassoon with experts, workshops, performance skills, and networking opportunities.

Flute Discovery Day

3 July 2024 9:30am4:30pm
Embark on a journey into the enchanting world of flute at our July Discovery Day, designed for high school students of AMEB Grade 6 and above

Female composers' concert

1 July 2024 6:00pm7:00pm
Join us for a special concert celebrating the works of female composers.

David Rowland – writing abstracts workshop

26 June 2024 4:00pm5:00pm
Join David Rowland's workshop on abstract writing, tailored for School of Music HDRs, perfect for upcoming Research Symposium presentations.

Johanna Davie – PhD progress review

19 June 2024 12:00pm
PhD candidate Johanna Davie's thesis explores the impact of DIY recording on female singer-songwriters' creative practice and musical identity.

Music of the Baroque workshop and concert

15 June 2024 8:00am16 June 2024 5:00pm
The Early Music Society of Queensland Inc. is pleased to present a Baroque workshop for instrumentalists and vocalists.

Book Launch (In-person): Teenage Boys, Musical Identities, and Music Education: An Australian Narrative Inquiry

5 June 2024 6:30pm8:00pm
Join us for the launch of Jason Goopy's new book, Teenage Boys, Musical Identities, and Music Education: An Australian Narrative Inquiry, published by Routledge. Based on Jason's PhD research at UQ, the book explores the musical identities of teenage boys in Australia.

Prize Winner's Concert 1

23 May 2024 1:00pm2:00pm
UQ School of Music showcases excellence in performance and composition, featuring winners from various competitions in wind, brass, vocal, piano and string categories.

Renewal

21 May 2024 7:30pm
Join us for an evening of music as the UQ Wind Symphony presents Renewal, our first concert for 2024.

UQ Winds

21 May 2024 11:00am12:00pm
UQ Winds, directed by Brian Catchlove, performs Mozart's Divertimento and more at St John’s Cathedral, Brisbane on 21 May 2024.

Voices and Viols: An Evening of Early Chamber Music

17 May 2024 6:00pm
Join UQ Early Music Performance Project's first 2024 concert at UQ Art Museum, featuring chamber works.

UQ Chamber Academy

16 May 2024 1:00pm2:00pm
Esteemed collective of award-winning musicians, concertmasters and LMusA-qualified soloists performing a range or impressive works.

Yeeun Heo masterclass

13 May 2024 10:00am
Come behind the scenes with us and be inspired by cellist Yeeun Heo from the Esmé Quartet, as she shares her experience and expertise with talented young artists.

Dots+Loops: VESSEL

Cancelled
9 May 2024 1:00pm2:00pm
This concert has been cancelled due to illness

Samantha Owens and Anne Levitsky - musicology research seminar

8 May 2024 4:00pm
This seminar focuses on musicology research, including research proposals, project design, and literature reviews.

Rhapsody in C: Gershwin to Riley

5 May 2024 2:00pm3:30pm
Highlighting the depth and diversity of musical talent within the UQ School of Music - don't miss the grand finale of Spectrum!

UQ Percussion: The madness of rhythm and sound

4 May 2024 6:00pm7:00pm
UQ percussion students will perform sonically diverse percussion ensemble works that are intertwined with engaging solo compositions.

Melodies among the pages: Chapter 2

4 May 2024 11:00am2:00pm
Melodies among the pages: Chapter 2 presents a curated collection of musical performances showcasing the remarkable talent nurtured by UQ. Set against the backdrop of the Alumni Book Fair, these performances are a confluence of Indigenous narratives, choral harmonies, and orchestral brilliance. Registrations are not required for these concerts - simply show up and enjoy the music!  

Echoes of Iberia: Canciones and Canções

3 May 2024 7:00pm8:00pm
Be transported to the Iberian Peninsula via a program that embodies the spirit of Spanish and Portuguese culture. This intimate concert is a celebration of collaboration within UQ's student cohorts, reflecting dedication to craft and the interpretation of cultural narratives through music. Join us for a mesmerising hour that traverses the spectrum of human emotion – and Iberia.

How we remember tomorrow: Reflections in music

3 May 2024 5:30pm6:30pm
This innovative event brings together the creative talents of UQ's composition and performance students in reflective and imaginative artistic dialogue with each other and with the evocative artworks featured in the UQ Art Museum’s current exhibition.

Melodies among the pages: Chapter 1

3 May 2024 11:00am2:00pm
Melodies among the pages: Chapter 1 presents a curated collection of musical performances showcasing the remarkable talent nurtured by UQ. Set against the backdrop of the Alumni Book Fair, these performances are a confluence of Indigenous narratives, choral harmonies, and orchestral brilliance. Registrations are not required for these concerts - simply show up and enjoy the music!

Celebratory Concert honouring Pamela Page and Max Olding

28 April 2024 3:00pm10:00pm
The Australian Piano Duo Festival celebrates Pamela Page's 90th with a concert to honour Max Olding's legacy.

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