School of Music

School of Music concerts and events

The University of Queensland School of Music is proud to present our Concert Series. We have designed a diverse and exciting program which reflects the School's role in the broader South-East Queensland community. With established international and national artists, as well as our own emerging student artists performing, 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 our array of events, and visit us at the St Lucia campus. 

 

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Ensemble Q - the Director's Cut

15 October 2026 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in Nickson Room Concert Series
Trish and Paul Dean, Artistic Directors of Ensemble Q Australia, perform repertoire for cello and clarinet.

A Short Hour Unseen: Songs, Dances, and Elegies for String Orchestra

18 October 2026 3:00pm
 
in Other Events and Workshops
The UQ Pulse Chamber Orchestra presents an evocative afternoon of string masterworks exploring love, memory, and heritage.

St Lucia Brass Ensemble

20 October 2026 11:00am–12:00pm
 
in St John's Cathedral Concert Series
The School of Music's brass students perform at Saint John's Cathedral.

Winds Across UQ Lakes

21 October 2026 11:00am–12:00pm
 
in Other Events and Workshops
Get ready for a morning of brilliant music as Winds Across the Lakes brings the sounds of the UQ School of Music to the Amphitheatre.

First Words

22 October 2026 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in Nickson Room Concert Series
Come and discover the early musical sounds of some of classical music’s greatest composers.

Sketch Ensemble

23 October 2026 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in Nickson Room Concert Series
Performing their own original works, Sketch Ensemble is a student composition ensemble led by Head of Composition Robert Davidson.

Six Strings and The Human Voice

24 October 2026 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in Nickson Room Concert Series
Experience an intimate afternoon of music exploring the rich and enduring relationship between the human voice and the plucked strings of the guitar.

Australian Piano Duo Festival

24 October 2026 7:00pm–27 October 2026 8:30pm
 
in Nickson Room Concert Series
Come and hear world-class music for two pianists across 3 special concerts, presented by The University of Queensland School of Music and the Australian Piano Duo Festival.
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Last Words

Last Words

25 October 2026 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
in Last Words
Join The University of Queensland Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Paul Dean for a powerful exploration of music’s most profound final works, featuring Mahler, Bruckner and Tchaikovsky. Performed by UQ School of Music’s talented musicians, and special guests, this compelling program journeys through themes of mortality, faith and legacy in some of the greatest orchestral music ever written.
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Prominence

26 October 2026 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
in GHD Auditorium Concert Series
Come and experience the colour, energy, and imagination of Australian music for saxophone ensemble - including a brand-new work heard for the very first time.

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2026 4MBS Musica Viva Sid Page Memorial Prize in Chamber Music Finals

8 October 2026 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in Nickson Room Concert Series
Exceptional student chamber ensembles perform before a live audience and a panel of distinguished adjudicators.

Off the Page

3 October 2026 5:30pm–6:30pm
 
in Nickson Room Concert Series
Join the UQ Early Music Ensemble for an evening of music derived from oral traditions, folk repertoires, and improvisatory techniques.

A Breath of Fresh Air

24 September 2026 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in Nickson Room Concert Series
Enjoy diverse performances by UQ student ensembles.

Lord Mayor's City Hall Concerts

22 September 2026 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
in Other Events and Workshops

SignWaves

17 September 2026 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in Nickson Room Concert Series

Concerto Concert - with UQ Symphony Orchestra

13 September 2026 3:00pm–4:30pm
 
in GHD Auditorium Concert Series
The UQ Symphony Orchestra will perform a selection of concerti that celebrates the versatility and virtuosity of some of its finest students. 

Impact

10 September 2026 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in Nickson Room Concert Series
with Erin Royer

St Lucia Block Party

6 September 2026 12:00pm–4:00pm
 
in Other Events and Workshops

Italian Opera at UQ

5 September 2026 6:30pm–8:00pm
 
in Nickson Room Concert Series
A celebration of the music, drama, language and enduring artistry of Italian opera.

2 Clarinets in Concert

3 September 2026 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in Nickson Room Concert Series

Cello Harmony

27 August 2026 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in Nickson Room Concert Series

Render Collective

20 August 2026 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in Nickson Room Concert Series

Ethel Osborn Prize Finals

13 August 2026 1:00pm
 
in Nickson Room Concert Series

All Those Ways of Leaving

6 August 2026 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in Nickson Room Concert Series

UQ Pianists and UQ Singers: Too Many Pianists, Just Enough Singers and a Few Strings

10 May 2026 4:00pm–5:00pm
 
in Music by the Lakes festival
The festival closes with Too Many Pianists, Just Enough Singers and a Few Strings, an exuberant celebration of the piano-vocal partnership.

Pulse Chamber Ensemble: Seasons

10 May 2026 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in Music by the Lakes festival
Seasons will be presented by Pulse Chamber Ensemble in the luminous setting of the Global Change Institute Atrium. 

Sketch Ensemble

10 May 2026 11:00am–12:00pm
 
in Music by the Lakes festival
Directed by composer and bassist Dr. Robert Davidson, Sketch draws on a rich lineage of contemporary practice. Davidson’s work as founder and artistic director of the internationally recognised ensemble Topology informs the group’s ethos—championing new music, cross-genre collaboration, and a spirit of fearless creativity.  

New Music in the Atrium

9 May 2026 6:00pm–7:30pm
 
in Music by the Lakes festival
As night falls, the festival shifts indoors to the stunning Atrium of the Global Change Institute.

Music by the Lakes

9 May 2026 10:00am–4:00pm
 
in Music by the Lakes festival
Saturday transforms the lakeside Amphitheatre into a festival village of sound. Audiences are invited to relax on mats and beanbags, enjoy food trucks and coffee vans, and move freely between performances as UQ’s wind, brass and percussion ensembles take centre stage in a rolling program of colour and rhythm.

Symphony for the History of Time

7 May 2026 7:00pm–8:00pm
 
in Music by the Lakes festival
Join us to open the festival with an epic world premiere inside the soaring acoustic of St John's Cathedral.

Event postponed: Legends & Landscapes – May the 4th be with you

Cancelled
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.

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.

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.

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.

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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