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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Dots+Loops: VESSEL

Cancelled
9 May 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in 2024 Live at UQ concert series
This concert has been cancelled due to illness

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.
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UQ Chamber Academy

16 May 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in 2024 Live at UQ concert series
Esteemed collective of award-winning musicians, concertmasters and LMusA-qualified soloists performing a range or impressive works.
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Voices and Viols: An Evening of Early Chamber Music

17 May 2024 6:00pm
 
in An Evening of Early Chamber Music
Join UQ Early Music Performance Project's first 2024 concert at UQ Art Museum, featuring chamber works.
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Renewal

21 May 2024 7:30pm
 
in 2024 Live at UQ concert series
Join us for an evening of music as the UQ Wind Symphony presents "Renewal," our first concert for 2024.

Prize Winner's Concert 1

23 May 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in 2024 Live at UQ concert series
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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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.
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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.
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Brass Discovery Days (2)

6 July 2024 9:00am–7 July 2024 4:30pm
 
in 2024 Discovery Days
Explore brass at our 2-day Brass Discovery Day for high school students with workshops by leading musicians, enhancing skills and inspiration.
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Xanadu Sky: feat. Ensemble Offspring

25 July 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in 2024 Live at UQ concert series
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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Rhapsody in C: Gershwin to Riley

5 May 2024 2:00pm–3:30pm
 
in Spectrum
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 6:00pm–7:00pm
 
in Spectrum
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 11:00am–2:00pm
 
in Spectrum
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!  

Echoes of Iberia: Canciones and Canções

3 May 2024 7:00pm–8:00pm
 
in Spectrum
Be transported to the Iberian Peninsula via a program that embodies the spirit of Spanish and Portuguese culture. This intimate concert is a celebration of collaboration within UQ's student cohorts, reflecting dedication to craft and the interpretation of cultural narratives through music. Join us for a mesmerising hour that traverses the spectrum of human emotion – and Iberia.

How we remember tomorrow: Reflections in music

3 May 2024 5:30pm–6:30pm
 
in Spectrum
This innovative event brings together the creative talents of UQ's composition and performance students in reflective and imaginative artistic dialogue with each other and with the evocative artworks featured in the UQ Art Museum’s current exhibition.

Melodies among the pages: Chapter 1

3 May 2024 11:00am–2:00pm
 
in Spectrum
Melodies among the pages: Chapter 1 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!

Celebratory Concert honouring Pamela Page and Max Olding

28 April 2024 3:00pm–10:00pm
 
in 2024 Live at UQ concert series
The Australian Piano Duo Festival celebrates Pamela Page's 90th with a concert to honour Max Olding's legacy.

Deline Briscoe, Robert Davidson and Sketch

18 April 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in 2024 Live at UQ concert series
This concert features songs from Deline's album Wawu, performed by Deline with Sketch.
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Percussion Discovery Day

14 April 2024 9:00am–4:30pm
 
in 2024 Discovery Days
Explore percussion at Discovery Day with renowned percussionists David Montgomery and Angus Wilson, offering workshops, performances and insights into this diverse musical realm.

Clarinet and Saxophone Discovery Day

13 April 2024 9:00am–4:30pm
 
in 2024 Discovery Days
Attend Discovery Day for high school musicians (AMEB Grade 6+) and enhance your skills with Queensland Symphony Orchestra's Brian Catchlove and renowned educator and saxophonist Emma Di Marco

Juris Žvikovs and Sanita Glazenburga

11 April 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in 2024 Live at UQ concert series
Latvian piano duo, Žvikovs and Glazenburga, present new works from the baroque period to the avant-garde era.
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Briscoe Sisters

28 March 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in 2024 Live at UQ concert series
Yalanji trio Briscoe Sisters bring language and song to the stage, fusing gospel with their yalanji spirituality.
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Nonsemble

21 March 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in 2024 Live at UQ concert series
Join Indie-chamber septet Nonsemble to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Go Seigen vs Fujisawa Kuranosuke, written by the band's founder Chris Perren.
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Keys to Vienna

14 March 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in 2024 Live at UQ concert series
Viney-Grinberg Duo explores 19th-century Viennese piano music by Schubert, Beethoven and Brahms; featuring four-hand compositions and the iconic 'Waldstein' Sonata.
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Finding Beauty (feat. Muses Trio)

7 March 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in 2024 Live at UQ concert series
Muses Trio's 2024 International Women’s Day concert showcases radiant works, including premieres like Nat Bartsch's 'Under the Thinking Tree'.
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Courtenay Cleary and Alex Raineri

29 February 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in 2024 Live at UQ concert series
Courtenay Cleary, a highly accomplished violinist, and Alex Raineri, a versatile musician, will perform works by Beethoven, Clara Schumann and Respighi.
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Dean-Grinberg-Dean

22 February 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in 2024 Live at UQ concert series
The School of Music's 2024 opening concert will feature a program of chamber music for cello, clarinet and piano by Manuel de Falla, Alban Berg, Paul Dean and Gabriel Faure.
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Helena Burns

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

Double Reed Discovery Day

21 January 2024 10:00am
 
in 2024 Discovery Days
Unleash your passion for double reed instruments at our immersive Discovery Day!

Flute Discovery Day

19 January 2024 10:00am
 
in 2024 Discovery Days
Unleash your passion for flute at our immersive Discovery Day!

Making Daybreak

13 January 2024 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
in Making Daybreak
A collection of new songs, in French, English and Ladino, by Pauline Maudy and Robert Davidson for voice (Pauline Maudy) and string quartet (Black Square Quartet).

UQ Chamber Music Academy Concert

19 November 2023 11:00am–12:30pm
 
in UQ Chamber Music Academy Concert
Join us as we witness the enchanting performances by the 2023 UQ Chamber Music Academy during their end-of-year concert.

UQ Singers

26 October 2023 1:00pm
 
in Live at UQ Concert Series
The UQ Singers encompass all the emerging artists who focus on classical singing at The University of Queensland School of Music.

Sketch Ensemble in Concert

20 October 2023 6:30pm
 
in Sketch Ensemble in Concert
Experience musical innovation as Sketch Ensemble unveils their compositions in a premiere concert.

2023 4MBS Musica Viva Sid Page Finals

19 October 2023 1:00pm
 
in Live at UQ Concert Series
Student ensembles from the UQ School of Music who are finalists in the 2021 4MBS Musica Viva Sid Page Memorial Prize in Chamber Music competition are invited to perform their works for this special event which is broadcast on 4MBS Classic FM.

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