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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Paul Dean, Doretta Balkizas and Anna Grinberg

27 February 2025 1:00pm2:00pm
Join us for a captivating lunchtime concert featuring vibrant folk rhythms, lush lyricism, and contemporary flair. Enjoy Khachaturian’s Trio, Berg’s Four Pieces, Abigail Lui’s Morning Shallows, and Paul Dean’s Lockdown Miniatures, each offering emotion, colour, and unique perspectives on dance, modernism, and moments of stillness.

Homegrown - Rebecca Cassidy and Alex Raineri

6 March 2025 1:00pm
‘Homegrown’ is a poetic meditation on themes of belonging, motherhood and deep spiritual connection to place. Celebrating International Women’s Day, this performance features classical art song composed by Australian Women. Also featured is Melody Eötvös’ fairytale-inspired Second Piano Sonata.

Raw

20 March 2025 1:00pm
Ensemble Sooon performs works from their latest album ‘Raw.’

FIGURES + FIXTURES by Dots+Loops

27 March 2025 1:00pm
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.

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Adapting Byzantine Chant in Australia

11 February 2025 3:00pm
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 9:30am4:30pm
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 9:30am4:30pm
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 9:30am4:30pm
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

Percussion Discovery Day

22 January 2025 9:30am4:30pm
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 9:30am4:30pm
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 6:30pm14 December 2024 4:00pm
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
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 7:30pm8:30pm

Zekun Zhang progress review

23 October 2024 4:30pm5:30pm
Zekun Zhang explores historical piano methods and performance practices, offering new interpretive insights through artistic research and historical analysis.

S. Alex Ruthmann workshop

17 October 2024 2:00pm
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
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 2:00pm4:00pm
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 9:00am5:00pm
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
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 4:00pm5:00pm
Workshop to rehearse presentations, enhance speaking skills and gather feedback for the School of Music Symposium.

David Rowland – writing abstracts workshop

26 June 2024 4:00pm5:00pm
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.

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.

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.

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!  

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