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'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.
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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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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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UQ Chamber Music Academy 2024 Gala Concert

17 November 2024 11:00am
 
in Customs House concert series
Experience the exceptional talents of UQ Chamber Music Academy's young musicians performing stunning chamber works at Customs House.

Music Technology Performance Showcase 2, 2024

7 November 2024 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
in Music Technology Performance Showcases 2024

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.

Music Technology Performance Showcase 1, 2024

6 November 2024 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
in Music Technology Performance Showcases 2024

2024 4MBS Musica Viva Sid Page Finals

24 October 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in Live at UQ concert series
UQ music finalists showcase in 4MBS Chamber Music Prize, broadcast on 4MBS Classic FM.
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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

UQ Winds Chamber Ensemble

21 October 2024 7:30pm
 
in Live at UQ concert series
Experience the UQ Winds Ensemble for an exciting program of classical and contemporary wind music.

Singers and Strings: The Music of Orlando Gibbons

18 October 2024 6:30pm–7:45pm
 
in Live at UQ concert series
Join the Early Music Performance Project choir and UQ Singers and viol consort for an evening of Orlando Gibbons' music, featuring verse anthems and "The Silver Swan".

Faust

17 October 2024 6:30pm–9:30pm
 
in Western Civilisation and the School of Music concerts
You're invited to a screening of F.W. Murnau's Faust (1926), featuring a live score by UQ's Sketch Ensemble.

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.

Prize Winner's Concert 2

17 October 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in Live at UQ concert series
The UQ School of Music presents winners of the 2023 Sleath, Schaupp, Nickson and Osborn prizes in this concert.
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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.

UQ Brass Ensemble

15 October 2024 11:00am
 
in St John's Concert Series

Love and Vengeance

10 October 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in Live at UQ concert series
This program features unique, elegantly simple songs about love and premieres contemporary pieces for the first time in Australia.
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Songs of Love and Grief

3 October 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in Live at UQ concert series
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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Masterclass with Trio Bohémo

2 October 2024 9:00am–11:00am
 
in Live at UQ concert series
Trio Bohémo, formed in Budapest in 2019 by Czech musicians, rapidly achieved international acclaim, winning multiple prestigious awards and performing widely.

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.

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.

So much myself: Piano Portraits

21 September 2024 7:00pm
 
in Live at UQ concert series
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.

UQ strings and singers

19 September 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in 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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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
 
in Live at UQ concert series
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 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.

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