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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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!
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UQ vocalists and pianists

17 September 2024 11:00am
 
in St John's Concert Series
Experience the UQ Singers' captivating performances of lieder, canzone, and mélodie, showcasing collaboration with UQ's talented pianists at St John's Cathedral.

UQ Wind Symphony concert

17 September 2024 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
in 2024 Spring Free Lunchtime Concerts Brisbane
Experience the powerful and dynamic sounds of the UQ Wind Symphony, showcasing masterful performances of captivating wind ensemble music at the Salvation Army's Brisbane City Temple.

Making Daybreak

17 September 2024 12:00pm
 
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A stunning voice on the international scene, Pauline Maudy is an accomplished French-Australian songwriter and performer who embraces music that promotes human connection. For this concert, she presents songs inspired by human resilience crafted in collaboration with internationally renowned composer Robert Davidson.

UQ strings and singers

19 September 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in 2024 Live at UQ concert series
This concert will showcase a collaboration between UQ Strings and UQ Singers, performing traditional vocal and string music.
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So much myself: Piano Portraits

21 September 2024 7:00pm
 
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Following on from the success of their acclaimed work Stalin’s Piano, Sonya Lifschitz and Robert Davidson deliver Creative Women, an audio-visual epic for solo piano and video that tells stories of female artists, scientists and politicians through the words of the subjects made musical.
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Sax Spectacular!

24 September 2024 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
in 2024 Spring Free Lunchtime Concerts Brisbane
Enjoy the vibrant and exhilarating sounds of the Sax Spectacular, featuring the UQ Saxophone Ensemble led by Dr Emma Dimarco.

Brass Chamber Showcase

1 October 2024 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
in 2024 Spring Free Lunchtime Concerts Brisbane
Immerse yourself in the rich and bold harmonies of the Brass Chamber Showcase, featuring UQ's finest brass ensembles and musicians.
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Songs of Love and Grief

3 October 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
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In this concert the Brisbane Chamber Choir leads us into some of these deep emotions, in music mostly written by composers associated with UQ.
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Love and Vengeance

10 October 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
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This program features unique, elegantly simple songs about love and premieres contemporary pieces for the first time in Australia.
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St. Lucia Serenades

14 September 2024 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
in 2024 Live at UQ concert series
The first public event in the new and spectacular Dr Mary Mahoney AO Amphitheatre by the UQ Lakes features the School of Music's recent Industry Fellow, Yalanji musician Deline Briscoe. Presented in partnership with the Brisbane Festival, St Lucia Serenades also features Jaguar Jonze and Kristal West.

2024 School of Music Research Symposium

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.

Sketch

5 September 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in 2024 Live at UQ concert series
Experience world premieres of diverse new works, blending genres and inspirations, performed by members of Sketch.
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SignWaves and Brass Ensemble

29 August 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in 2024 Live at UQ concert series
Experience the harmonious blend of modern soundscapes and timeless brass melodies with the SignWaves and Brass Ensemble collaborative concert at UQ School of Music.
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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.

The Sound of Symmetry

25 August 2024 5:00pm
 
in 2024 Live at UQ concert series
Celebrating National Science Week with a lecture and performance at St Lucia on math and music by UQ staff and Topology.
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Ableton Education Tour

23 August 2024 10:30am–3:30pm
 
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UQ School of Music is thrilled to host an exciting event as part of the Ableton Education Tour. It’s a day of workshops, presentations, and performances exploring the creative composition and performance workflows of Ableton Live, and showcasing UQ School of Music’s technology facilities.

Viney-Grinberg Duo

Cancelled
22 August 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
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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.

Music and Madness

Cancelled
15 August 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in 2024 Live at UQ concert series
Doretta Balkizas and Anna Grinberg will perform piano and violin sonatas in D minor by Arcangelo Corelli and Robert Schumann.

The Sound of Symmetry

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

Queensland Art Song Festival Concert

8 August 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in 2024 Live at UQ concert series
Our 2024 Queensland Art Song Festival concert will feature students and staff from The University of Queensland School of Music, Conservatorium of Music and Queensland Art Song Festival
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Queensland Art Song Festival Masterclass 2: Art Song Collaboration

6 August 2024 10:00am–1:00pm
 
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Internationally renowned soprano Siobhan Stagg is joined by esteemed pianist Nico de Villiers for a masterclass on Art Song Collaboration
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Robert Davidson

1 August 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
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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.
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Xanadu Sky: Ensemble Offspring

25 July 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
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Ensemble Offspring will present Xanadu Sky: a hypnotic blend of solos, trio, evolving patterns and rhythmic virtuosity by Harvey, Ward and Edwardes
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Brass Discovery Weekend

6 July 2024 9:30am–7 July 2024 4:30pm
 
in 2024 Discovery Days
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 9:30am–4:30pm
 
in 2024 Discovery Days
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 9:30am–4:30pm
 
in 2024 Discovery Days
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 9:30am–4:30pm
 
in 2024 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

Female composers' concert

1 July 2024 6:00pm–7:00pm
 
in 2024 Live at UQ concert series
Join us for a special concert celebrating the works of female composers.
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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.

Music of the Baroque workshop and concert

15 June 2024 8:00am–16 June 2024 5:00pm
 
in 2024 Live at UQ concert series
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 6:30pm–8:00pm
 
in Book Launch (In-person): Teenage Boys, Musical Identities, and Music Education: An Australian Narrative Inquiry
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 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
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UQ School of Music showcases excellence in performance and composition, featuring winners from various competitions in wind, brass, vocal, piano and string categories.
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