School of Music

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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The Religion of Love

17 April 2025 1:00pm
 
in 2025 Nickson Room Concert Series
Travel to medieval Spain with Fractio Modi and hear music from Christian, Jewish, and Muslim traditions.

Lakeside Rhythms in the Amphitheatre

2 May 2025 11:00am–1:30pm
 
in Spectrum
Join the UQ School of Music at the Dr Mary Mahoney AO Amphitheatre to enjoy an array of live music peformances by the beautiful UQ lakes.
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The Sounds of Avalon: Opening Gala

2 May 2025 6:30pm–7:45pm
 
in Spectrum
Be among the first to experience music in the magnificently revitalised Avalon Theatre at St Lucia as The University of Queensland School of Music proudly presents the Spectrum Festival Opening Gala.
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Lakeside Melodies in the Amphitheatre

3 May 2025 11:00am–1:30pm
 
in Spectrum
Join the UQ School of Music at the Dr Mary Mahoney AO Amphitheatre to enjoy an array of live music peformances by the beautiful UQ lakes.
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Sonic Explorations: New Horizons by Sketch Ensemble

3 May 2025 12:30pm–1:30pm
 
in Spectrum
Join us for an afternoon of musical innovation as Sketch Ensemble presents original compositions by its members and collaborators from the UQ School of Music community.
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BookNotes - Music at the Book Fair

3 May 2025 12:30pm–2:45pm
 
in Spectrum
Join the UQ School of Music at the UQ Alumni Book Fair! We are presenting 2 performances in the UQ Centre with music in the foyer from 12-12:30pm and a performance in the lecture theatre from 2-2:45pm.
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Resonance: Pulse Chamber Orchestra in the Atrium

3 May 2025 3:00pm–4:00pm
 
in Spectrum
Experience the artistry of the Pulse Chamber Orchestra in the acoustically stunning Atrium of UQ's Global Change Institute.
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Music Meets Art: Entangled Worlds

3 May 2025 6:00pm–7:00pm
 
in Spectrum
Step into an extraordinary dialogue between sound and visual art, a concert presented in partnership with the UQ Art Museum.
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Percussion Through Time: From Baroque to Bossa Nova

4 May 2025 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
in Spectrum
Journey through 3 centuries of rhythm as the UQ Percussion Ensemble explores classical masterpieces and vibrant world traditions.
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Legends & Landscapes – May the 4th be with you

4 May 2025 4:00pm–5:00pm
 
in Spectrum
Join The University of Queensland Wind Symphony for an unforgettable afternoon of music that spans galaxies, traditions, and new horizons.
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Refrains

10 April 2025 1:00pm
 
in 2025 Nickson Room Concert Series
Robert Davidson performs Steve Reich's Electric Counterpoint and a selection of his own compositions on double bass and piano.

Entr’acte

3 April 2025 1:00pm
 
in 2025 Nickson Room Concert Series
Join the newly formed UQ Chamber Players for an afternoon of dynamic and evocative string music, featuring an exceptional ensemble of musicians: Doretta Balkizas and Glenn Christensen (violins), Henry Justo (viola), and Patrick Murphy (cello).

FIGURES + FIXTURES by Dots+Loops and iipm project

27 March 2025 1:00pm
 
in 2025 Nickson Room Concert Series
Dots+Loops presents Swiss duo iipm project, the creation of Phoebe Bognár (AUS) and Mikołaj Rytowski (PL). Taking everything you know about flute and percussion and turning it on its head, iipm project dives headlong into Uncanny Valley for unbounded performative, post-instrumental exploration.

Raw

20 March 2025 1:00pm
 
in 2025 Nickson Room Concert Series
Ensemble Sooon performs works from their latest album ‘Raw.’

Rhythms and Rhymes

27 February 2025 1:00pm
 
in 2025 Nickson Room Concert Series
Join us for a captivating lunchtime concert featuring vibrant folk rhythms, lush lyricism, and contemporary flair.

Adapting Byzantine Chant in Australia

11 February 2025 3:00pm
 
in Research Seminar Series
Demetra Politakis explores the stylistic continuation of monophonic Byzantine Chant in Australia, focusing on educational possibilities for Greek-to-English Chant adaptation in Greek Orthodox communities.

Double Reed Discovery Day

2 February 2025 9:30am–4:30pm
 
in Discovery Days
Discovery Day for AMEB Grade 4+ students to explore oboe, bassoon with experts, workshops, performance skills and networking opportunities.

Clarinet and Saxophone Discovery Day

1 February 2025 9:30am–4:30pm
 
in Discovery Days
Enter the captivating world of clarinet and saxophone in this immersive experience for high school students (AMEB Grade 6 and above), expertly guided by our acclaimed teacher-performers.

Flute Discovery Day

24 January 2025 9:30am–4:30pm
 
in Discovery Days
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

Percussion Discovery Day

22 January 2025 9:30am–4:30pm
 
in Discovery Days
Explore percussion at Discovery Day with renowned artists David Montgomery and Angus Wilson. Gain skills, insights, and inspiration in diverse workshops.

Brass Discovery Day

20 January 2025 9:30am–4:30pm
 
in Discovery Days
Explore brass at our Brass Discovery Day for high school students with workshops by leading musicians, enhancing skills and inspiration.
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Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro

13 December 2024 6:30pm–14 December 2024 4:00pm
 
in Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro
This timeless masterpiece, brimming with wit, charm, and stunning melodies, promises an unforgettable night, showcasing the UQ School of Music's finest vocalists and instrumentalists.

Job searching: How to start

6 November 2024 4:00pm
 
in Research Seminar Series
This session encourages you to think beyond the narrow disciplinary keywords that we often fall back on and provides strategies to find jobs you may not have realised were out there.

Chimera

23 October 2024 7:30pm–8:30pm
 
in GHD Auditorium Concert Series

Zekun Zhang progress review

23 October 2024 4:30pm–5:30pm
 
in Research Seminar Series
Zekun Zhang explores historical piano methods and performance practices, offering new interpretive insights through artistic research and historical analysis.

The Magic of This Dawn

22 October 2024 7:30pm–8:30pm
 
in GHD Auditorium Concert Series

S. Alex Ruthmann workshop

17 October 2024 2:00pm
 
in Research Seminar Series
Join S. Alex Ruthmann to explore music, technology, entrepreneurship and practical insights on building a successful research lab.

Literature review workshop for School of Music students

16 October 2024 4:00pm
 
in Research Seminar Series
Join SoM UQ librarian Felicity Berends for a practical session on tools and strategies to help you tackle it with confidence.

Mozart: Requiem

15 September 2024 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
in Mozart: Requiem
Experience Mozart’s awe-inspiring Requiem with Dane Lam, UQ Symphony Orchestra, UQ Choir, Brisbane Chorale and local high school students at QPAC’s Concert Hall. The concert also showcases UQ student Jeremy Sun performing Prokofiev’s exhilarating Third Piano Concerto, along with the world premiere of Tangling, Turning, Twisting, a choral piece composed by UQ student Ashlyn Keiler, winner of the Percy Brier Memorial Prize. Don’t miss this afternoon of unforgettable performances!

2024 School of Music Research Symposium - Music and Innovation

11 September 2024 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in Research Symposiums
The School warmly invites the public and UQ staff to attend our 2024 Research Symposium on the theme “Music and Innovation”. This year’s symposium features keynote speakers Professor Emery Schubert and Dr Eloise Doherty, alongside presentations, lightning talks and poster sessions by our staff and students.

Research Seminar series

28 August 2024 9:00am
 
in Research Seminar Series
Exploring how performers influence composers' creative practices, this research investigates artistic collaboration and generates original creative works.

Workshop of Presentation for School of Music HDRs

21 August 2024 4:00pm–5:00pm
 
in Research Seminar Series
Workshop to rehearse presentations, enhance speaking skills and gather feedback for the School of Music Symposium.

David Rowland – writing abstracts workshop

26 June 2024 4:00pm–5:00pm
 
in Research Seminar Series
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
 
in Research Seminar Series
PhD candidate Johanna Davie's thesis explores the impact of DIY recording on female singer-songwriters' creative practice and musical identity.

Renewal

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

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