May
Divertimenti String Ensemble
Students
Strings
Divertimenti String Ensemble conducted by Graeme Jennings presents masterpieces for string orchestra.
Queensland Conservatorium is operating under a COVID-19 safe plan, to view current information click here.
Guitar and Harp Lunchtime
Students
Guitar, Strings
A showcase of talent from the Guitar and Harp Department.
Queensland Conservatorium is operating under a COVID-19 safe plan, to view current information click here.
Student Band Night 2
Students
Jazz
An evening of music by student-led bands from the jazz department.
Oliver She: York Bowen & Rachmaninov
Students
Piano
Oliver She presents a recital featuring works by neglected English composer York Bowen, including the Three Miniatures, a selection of his Preludes, and the first Australian performance of his Twelve Studies.
Wind Department Lunchtime
Lunchtime
Woodwind
A showcase of talent from the Wind Department.
Chamber Music Showcase 1
Students
Classical
An evening of student ensembles from the Chamber Music course.
Brass Department Lunchtime
Lunchtime
Brass
A showcase of talent from the Brass Department
Student Band Night 3
Students
Jazz
An evening of music by student-led bands from the jazz department.
Queensland Conservatorium is operating under a COVID-19 safe plan, to view current information click here.
Val Machin Opera Scenes
Opera
The 2021 Val Machin Opera Scenes brings together three of the most beloved opera works from Mozart, Bizet and Puccini. Directed by Jacqui Somervile with chamber orchestra under the baton of Dane Lam, the opera department will perform scenes from The Magic Flute, Carmen and La Bohème.
Chamber Music Showcase 2
Students
Classical
An evening of student ensembles from the Chamber Music course.
Queensland Conservatorium is operating under a COVID-19 safe plan, to view current information click here.
Val Machin Opera Scenes
Opera
The 2021 Val Machin Opera Scenes brings together three of the most beloved opera works from Mozart, Bizet and Puccini. Directed by Jacqui Somervile with chamber orchestra under the baton of Dane Lam, the opera department will perform scenes from The Magic Flute, Carmen and La Bohème.
Interactive Music
Students
Music Technology
First year Creative Music Technology students present a concert of live electronic music.
Gamelan: Sounds of Java
Students
A performance by the Conservatorium Gamelan Ensemble of works from the classical repertoire of Javanese Gamelan from Central Java demonstrating the work undertaken by the student ensemble in the first semester. A range of representative pieces in differing styles and levels of difficulty will be presented.
Jazz Vocal Ensembles
Students
Jazz
The Conservatorium’s premier jazz vocal ensembles – Raised Voices, ConSonance and In-Voices – present a concert of unique compositions and arrangements for the genre.
Keyboard Department Lunchtime
Lunchtime
Piano
A showcase of talent from the Keyboard Department.
Pop Showcase
Students
Popular Music
A sparkling evening of fresh talent from the Popular Music Department.
Composition Showcase
Students
Composition
New music fresh from the students of the Composition Department.
Concerto Festival – Concert 1
Orchestra
Shining the spotlight on the talented students of the Queensland Conservatorium, the Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra presents an extensive program of concerto movements and short works featuring student soloists.
Concert 1 – 6.00 pm
Conductor, Johannes Fritzsch
BOTTESINI Grand Duo Concertante for Violin and Double Bass
Robert Smith & Amelia Cherry
BRUCH Concerto for Clarinet and Viola
Simon Redshaw & Daniel You
STRAVINSKY, Violin Concerto 1st & 3rd movements
Sola Hughes
LISZT, Piano Concerto No.1
Sean Cai
Concerto Festival – Concert 2
Orchestra
Shining the spotlight on the talented students of the Queensland Conservatorium, the Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra presents an extensive program of concerto movements and short works featuring student soloists.
Concert 2 – 8.00 pm
Conductor, Peter Luff
MOZART Piano Concerto k.466 1st movement
Reuben Johnson
DEAN Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra 1st movement
Drew Gilchrist
IBERT Flute Concerto
Isabelle Brown
GREGSON Trumpet Concerto
Sophie Kukulies
Electronic Instruments
Students
Music Technology
A showcase of new works featuring the sonic joyfulness of new and bleeding-edge technologies – come wonder at the unique creations.
June
The Con Artists and Conservatorium Big Band Double Bill
Jazz
The Con Artists showcase Brisbane’s emerging jazz talent in this 18-piece big band, formed by the illustrious John Hoffman and currently under the direction of Steve Newcomb. The Conservatorium Big Band will present an exciting concert of classic big band repertoire, composed and arranged by some of the greatest exponents of the genre
Ba Da Boom
Lunchtime
Percussion
A showcase of talent from the Percussion Department featuring Ba Da Boom Percussion ensemble.
Liveness in a Virtual World
Music Technology
We live in a culture dominated by media technologies, this screening/concert asks: what is it to be ‘live’ in a virtual world
August
Grease
Musical Theatre
Special Event
Rydell High’s spirited class of ’59 are back with the whirlwind summer romance of leather-glad greaser Danny and girl-next-door Sandy. After unexpectedly reuniting, can they survive the trials and tribulations of teenage life and find true love once more?
Featuring all your favourite songs from the hit movie including You’re The One That I Want, Grease Is The Word, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted To You, Sandy, Greased Lightnin’ and many more. Join the performing arts department as they bring their energy and passion to this ultimate electrifying musical classic.
GREASE
Book, Music and Lyrics By
JIM JACOBS and WARREN CASEY
BY ARRANGEMENT WITH ORiGiN™ THEATRICAL
www.origintheatrical.com.au
Logo Created and Designed by Maggie Taft and Harry Bogosian
Grease
Musical Theatre
Special Event
Rydell High’s spirited class of ’59 are back with the whirlwind summer romance of leather-glad greaser Danny and girl-next-door Sandy. After unexpectedly reuniting, can they survive the trials and tribulations of teenage life and find true love once more?
Featuring all your favourite songs from the hit movie including You’re The One That I Want, Grease Is The Word, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted To You, Sandy, Greased Lightnin’ and many more. Join the performing arts department as they bring their energy and passion to this ultimate electrifying musical classic.
GREASE
Book, Music and Lyrics By
JIM JACOBS and WARREN CASEY
BY ARRANGEMENT WITH ORiGiN™ THEATRICAL
www.origintheatrical.com.au
Logo Created and Designed by Maggie Taft and Harry Bogosian
Grease
Musical Theatre
Special Event
Rydell High’s spirited class of ’59 are back with the whirlwind summer romance of leather-glad greaser Danny and girl-next-door Sandy. After unexpectedly reuniting, can they survive the trials and tribulations of teenage life and find true love once more?
Featuring all your favourite songs from the hit movie including You’re The One That I Want, Grease Is The Word, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted To You, Sandy, Greased Lightnin’ and many more. Join the performing arts department as they bring their energy and passion to this ultimate electrifying musical classic.
GREASE
Book, Music and Lyrics By
JIM JACOBS and WARREN CASEY
BY ARRANGEMENT WITH ORiGiN™ THEATRICAL
www.origintheatrical.com.au
Logo Created and Designed by Maggie Taft and Harry Bogosian
Grease
Musical Theatre
Special Event
Rydell High’s spirited class of ’59 are back with the whirlwind summer romance of leather-glad greaser Danny and girl-next-door Sandy. After unexpectedly reuniting, can they survive the trials and tribulations of teenage life and find true love once more?
Featuring all your favourite songs from the hit movie including You’re The One That I Want, Grease Is The Word, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted To You, Sandy, Greased Lightnin’ and many more. Join the performing arts department as they bring their energy and passion to this ultimate electrifying musical classic.
GREASE
Book, Music and Lyrics By
JIM JACOBS and WARREN CASEY
BY ARRANGEMENT WITH ORiGiN™ THEATRICAL
www.origintheatrical.com.au
Logo Created and Designed by Maggie Taft and Harry Bogosian
Grease
Musical Theatre
Special Event
Rydell High’s spirited class of ’59 are back with the whirlwind summer romance of leather-glad greaser Danny and girl-next-door Sandy. After unexpectedly reuniting, can they survive the trials and tribulations of teenage life and find true love once more?
Featuring all your favourite songs from the hit movie including You’re The One That I Want, Grease Is The Word, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted To You, Sandy, Greased Lightnin’ and many more. Join the performing arts department as they bring their energy and passion to this ultimate electrifying musical classic.
GREASE
Book, Music and Lyrics By
JIM JACOBS and WARREN CASEY
BY ARRANGEMENT WITH ORiGiN™ THEATRICAL
www.origintheatrical.com.au
Logo Created and Designed by Maggie Taft and Harry Bogosian
Grease
Musical Theatre
Special Event
Rydell High’s spirited class of ’59 are back with the whirlwind summer romance of leather-glad greaser Danny and girl-next-door Sandy. After unexpectedly reuniting, can they survive the trials and tribulations of teenage life and find true love once more?
Featuring all your favourite songs from the hit movie including You’re The One That I Want, Grease Is The Word, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted To You, Sandy, Greased Lightnin’ and many more. Join the performing arts department as they bring their energy and passion to this ultimate electrifying musical classic.
GREASE
Book, Music and Lyrics By
JIM JACOBS and WARREN CASEY
BY ARRANGEMENT WITH ORiGiN™ THEATRICAL
www.origintheatrical.com.au
Logo Created and Designed by Maggie Taft and Harry Bogosian
Grease
Musical Theatre
Special Event
Rydell High’s spirited class of ’59 are back with the whirlwind summer romance of leather-glad greaser Danny and girl-next-door Sandy. After unexpectedly reuniting, can they survive the trials and tribulations of teenage life and find true love once more?
Featuring all your favourite songs from the hit movie including You’re The One That I Want, Grease Is The Word, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted To You, Sandy, Greased Lightnin’ and many more. Join the performing arts department as they bring their energy and passion to this ultimate electrifying musical classic.
GREASE
Book, Music and Lyrics By
JIM JACOBS and WARREN CASEY
BY ARRANGEMENT WITH ORiGiN™ THEATRICAL
www.origintheatrical.com.au
Logo Created and Designed by Maggie Taft and Harry Bogosian
Grease
Musical Theatre
Special Event
Rydell High’s spirited class of ’59 are back with the whirlwind summer romance of leather-glad greaser Danny and girl-next-door Sandy. After unexpectedly reuniting, can they survive the trials and tribulations of teenage life and find true love once more?
Featuring all your favourite songs from the hit movie including You’re The One That I Want, Grease Is The Word, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted To You, Sandy, Greased Lightnin’ and many more. Join the performing arts department as they bring their energy and passion to this ultimate electrifying musical classic.
GREASE
Book, Music and Lyrics By
JIM JACOBS and WARREN CASEY
BY ARRANGEMENT WITH ORiGiN™ THEATRICAL
www.origintheatrical.com.au
Logo Created and Designed by Maggie Taft and Harry Bogosian
Mr Burns
Acting
Special Event
Mr. Burns, a post-electric play, is a dark comedy by Anne Washburn. It tells the story of a group of survivors from a global catastrophe, who retell and re-enact the Cape Feare episode of the cult classic TV show, The Simpsons. Soon they become the hit theatrical troupe of this dark new world in this international comedy dissolving the barriers between high art and pop culture.
Mr. Burns, a post-electric play
by Anne Washburn
Score by Michael Friedman
Lyrics by Anne Washburn
Playwrights Horizons, Inc. produced the New York City premiere of the play off-Broadway in 2013.
Originally produced in June, 2012 by Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, Washington, DC, Howard Shalwitz, Artistic Director; Jeffrey Herrmann, Managing Director.
Mr. Burns was Commissioned by The Civilians, New York, NY Steven Cosson, Artistic Director
For the language of the remembering of the Simpsons’ episode, Cape Feare, the author would like to credit the Civilians actors involved in the initial workshop: Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Maria Dizzia, Gibson Frazier, Matt Maher, Jennifer Morris, Colleen Werthmann and Sam Breslin Wright.
An Amateur Production By Arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical,
on behalf of SAMUEL FRENCH INC.
www.origintheatrical.com.au
Mr Burns
Acting
Special Event
Mr. Burns, a post-electric play, is a dark comedy by Anne Washburn. It tells the story of a group of survivors from a global catastrophe, who retell and re-enact the Cape Feare episode of the cult classic TV show, The Simpsons. Soon they become the hit theatrical troupe of this dark new world in this international comedy dissolving the barriers between high art and pop culture.
Mr. Burns, a post-electric play
by Anne Washburn
Score by Michael Friedman
Lyrics by Anne Washburn
Playwrights Horizons, Inc. produced the New York City premiere of the play off-Broadway in 2013.
Originally produced in June, 2012 by Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, Washington, DC, Howard Shalwitz, Artistic Director; Jeffrey Herrmann, Managing Director.
Mr. Burns was Commissioned by The Civilians, New York, NY Steven Cosson, Artistic Director
For the language of the remembering of the Simpsons’ episode, Cape Feare, the author would like to credit the Civilians actors involved in the initial workshop: Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Maria Dizzia, Gibson Frazier, Matt Maher, Jennifer Morris, Colleen Werthmann and Sam Breslin Wright.
An Amateur Production By Arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical,
on behalf of SAMUEL FRENCH INC.
www.origintheatrical.com.au
Mr Burns
Acting
Special Event
Mr. Burns, a post-electric play, is a dark comedy by Anne Washburn. It tells the story of a group of survivors from a global catastrophe, who retell and re-enact the Cape Feare episode of the cult classic TV show, The Simpsons. Soon they become the hit theatrical troupe of this dark new world in this international comedy dissolving the barriers between high art and pop culture.
Mr. Burns, a post-electric play
by Anne Washburn
Score by Michael Friedman
Lyrics by Anne Washburn
Playwrights Horizons, Inc. produced the New York City premiere of the play off-Broadway in 2013.
Originally produced in June, 2012 by Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, Washington, DC, Howard Shalwitz, Artistic Director; Jeffrey Herrmann, Managing Director.
Mr. Burns was Commissioned by The Civilians, New York, NY Steven Cosson, Artistic Director
For the language of the remembering of the Simpsons’ episode, Cape Feare, the author would like to credit the Civilians actors involved in the initial workshop: Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Maria Dizzia, Gibson Frazier, Matt Maher, Jennifer Morris, Colleen Werthmann and Sam Breslin Wright.
An Amateur Production By Arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical,
on behalf of SAMUEL FRENCH INC.
www.origintheatrical.com.au
Mr Burns
Acting
Special Event
Mr. Burns, a post-electric play, is a dark comedy by Anne Washburn. It tells the story of a group of survivors from a global catastrophe, who retell and re-enact the Cape Feare episode of the cult classic TV show, The Simpsons. Soon they become the hit theatrical troupe of this dark new world in this international comedy dissolving the barriers between high art and pop culture.
Mr. Burns, a post-electric play
by Anne Washburn
Score by Michael Friedman
Lyrics by Anne Washburn
Playwrights Horizons, Inc. produced the New York City premiere of the play off-Broadway in 2013.
Originally produced in June, 2012 by Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, Washington, DC, Howard Shalwitz, Artistic Director; Jeffrey Herrmann, Managing Director.
Mr. Burns was Commissioned by The Civilians, New York, NY Steven Cosson, Artistic Director
For the language of the remembering of the Simpsons’ episode, Cape Feare, the author would like to credit the Civilians actors involved in the initial workshop: Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Maria Dizzia, Gibson Frazier, Matt Maher, Jennifer Morris, Colleen Werthmann and Sam Breslin Wright.
An Amateur Production By Arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical,
on behalf of SAMUEL FRENCH INC.
www.origintheatrical.com.au
September
Kurt Weill Street Scene
Opera
Special Event
Street Scene by Kurt Weill is a groundbreaking synthesis of traditional opera and musical theatre, for which received a Tony Award for Best Original Score. The opera incorporates jazz and blues influences beside Puccini and Broadway style numbers, with text in English.
Set on the East Side of Manhattan in sweltering 1940’s New York, the plot centres around residents of tenement buildings over a 24 hour span. With neighbourly gossip and chit-chat, the story interweaves a romance between Rose and Sam alongside a torrid affair of Rose’s mother which when discovered raises, tensions to a tragic end.
Kurt Weill Street Scene
Opera
Special Event
Street Scene by Kurt Weill is a groundbreaking synthesis of traditional opera and musical theatre, for which received a Tony Award for Best Original Score. The opera incorporates jazz and blues influences beside Puccini and Broadway style numbers, with text in English.
Set on the East Side of Manhattan in sweltering 1940’s New York, the plot centres around residents of tenement buildings over a 24 hour span. With neighbourly gossip and chit-chat, the story interweaves a romance between Rose and Sam alongside a torrid affair of Rose’s mother which when discovered raises, tensions to a tragic end.
Kurt Weill Street Scene
Opera
Special Event
Street Scene by Kurt Weill is a groundbreaking synthesis of traditional opera and musical theatre, for which received a Tony Award for Best Original Score. The opera incorporates jazz and blues influences beside Puccini and Broadway style numbers, with text in English.
Set on the East Side of Manhattan in sweltering 1940’s New York, the plot centres around residents of tenement buildings over a 24 hour span. With neighbourly gossip and chit-chat, the story interweaves a romance between Rose and Sam alongside a torrid affair of Rose’s mother which when discovered raises, tensions to a tragic end.
Kurt Weill Street Scene
Opera
Special Event
Street Scene by Kurt Weill is a groundbreaking synthesis of traditional opera and musical theatre, for which received a Tony Award for Best Original Score. The opera incorporates jazz and blues influences beside Puccini and Broadway style numbers, with text in English.
Set on the East Side of Manhattan in sweltering 1940’s New York, the plot centres around residents of tenement buildings over a 24 hour span. With neighbourly gossip and chit-chat, the story interweaves a romance between Rose and Sam alongside a torrid affair of Rose’s mother which when discovered raises, tensions to a tragic end.
Jazz Showcase
Jazz
The very best of the jazz department will be on show in the Conservatorium Theatre, presenting a collage of acts featuring vocal and instrumental students, alongside Queensland Conservatorium’s premier big band, The Con Artists under the direction of Steve Newcomb.
Class of 2021 Acting & Musical Theatre Showcase
Performing Arts
Acting, Musical Theatre, Special Event
A taste of some of the industry’s most rich and moving repertoire has been superbly crafted to create this talent-packed 75 minute show. The Showcase spotlights the Bachelor of Acting and Bachelor of Musical Theatre graduating students of 2021.
This production contains adult themes and strong language.
Class of 2021 Acting & Musical Theatre Showcase
Performing Arts
Acting, Musical Theatre, Special Event
A taste of some of the industry’s most rich and moving repertoire has been superbly crafted to create this talent-packed 75 minute show. The Showcase spotlights the Bachelor of Acting and Bachelor of Musical Theatre graduating students of 2021.
This production contains adult themes and strong language.
Class of 2021 Acting & Musical Theatre Showcase
Performing Arts
Acting, Musical Theatre, Special Event
A taste of some of the industry’s most rich and moving repertoire has been superbly crafted to create this talent-packed 75 minute show. The Showcase spotlights the Bachelor of Acting and Bachelor of Musical Theatre graduating students of 2021.
This production contains adult themes and strong language.
FilmHarmonic
Orchestra
The Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra presents an exciting collaboration with the Griffith Film School, curated and conducted by Peter Morris. The program will feature original collaborations between student composers and filmmakers, as well as established and iconic film music performed as a live soundtrack to to the moving image.
Class of 2021 Acting & Musical Theatre Showcase
Performing Arts
Acting, Musical Theatre, Special Event
A taste of some of the industry’s most rich and moving repertoire has been superbly crafted to create this talent-packed 75 minute show. The Showcase spotlights the Bachelor of Acting and Bachelor of Musical Theatre graduating students of 2021.
This production contains adult themes and strong language.
Class of 2021 Acting & Musical Theatre Showcase
Performing Arts
Acting, Musical Theatre, Special Event
A taste of some of the industry’s most rich and moving repertoire has been superbly crafted to create this talent-packed 75 minute show. The Showcase spotlights the Bachelor of Acting and Bachelor of Musical Theatre graduating students of 2021.
This production contains adult themes and strong language.
October
Guitar Extravaganza
Faculty
Guitar
This exciting celebration of the guitar will feature the Riverside Guitar Ensemble, alongside smaller guitar ensembles under the direction of Karin Schaupp.
Symphonic Winds
Wind Orchestra
The Conservatorium Wind Orchestra presents a concert of major symphonic Wind Orchestra repertoire under the baton of Peter Morris.
Mahler Symphony No.5
Orchestra
Special Event
Under the baton of Johannes Fritzsch, the Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra performs Mahler’s blockbuster Symphony No.5, featuring the exquisite Adagietto for strings and harp said to be a love poem to Mahler’s wife, Alma. The concert opens with French composer Lili Boulanger’s Du fond de l’abîme, heart-wrenching setting of Psalm 130 which features choir and orchestra.
