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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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 Events
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.

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 Events
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 Events
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 Events
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 Events
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 Events
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.

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.

Workshop of Presentation for School of Music HDRs

21 August 2024 4:00pm–5:00pm
 
in Research Events
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 Events
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 Events
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.

Yeeun Heo masterclass

13 May 2024 10:00am
 
in Masterclasses at UQ
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
 
in Research Events
This seminar focuses on musicology research, including research proposals, project design, and literature reviews.

Helena Burns

19 February 2024 11:00am–12:00pm
 
in Research Events
Helena's 2-year research at UQ School of Music delves into contemporary viola vibrato, aiming to inspire others in their practice.

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