Keeping up with Big Band
The QYO Big Band has been very busy this past month with performances at Queen Street Mall and the QPAC Green Jam.
Morning Music
On Thursday 11 April, QYO welcomed a large audience at the first Morning Music series concert of the year.
Richard Pollett Award
Congratulations to Liam Freisberg who was awarded the Richard Pollett Memorial Award.
QYS Folklore
Congratulations to the QYS members for a magnificent concert on the 23rd of March.
QYO/QSO Project
Exciting collaboration with the Queensland Youth Symphony and Queensland Symphony Orchestra involving rehearsals and a concert under conductors John Curro and Nicholas Buc.
Interview with Jamie Dodd
We sat down with Jamie Dodd, bassoon soloist for our first concert to get his insights on Bassoon, the Hummel Bassoon Concerto and the QYS Concert in general.
Our 2019 Volunteers
QYO relies heavily on volunteers and we are pleased to introduce the 2019 volunteer teams for each of our orchestras and ensembles.
QYO: A Moto Perpetuo of Musical Adventures
QYO: A Moto Perpetuo of Musical Adventures by Ruth Back Bonetti
Ezekiel Jones wins at 2018 ADRS
Ezekiel Jones, QYO2 Principal Bassoonist, wins at 2018 ADRS
Keeping up with Big Band - November
The QYO Big Band has been very busy this past month with performances at DooBop Jazz Bar and Queen Street Mall.
Peadbody Award recipient
Congratulations to 2018 QYS Principal Flute, Greta Hunter for being awarded the 2018 Peabody Award.
October Divertimenti
Congratulations to Greta Hunter, William Elvin and Hudson Beck on their achievements and Elaine Earl and Collin Myers for recieving plaques of recognition for their volunteer work.
QYS Concert Three
Congratulations to the Queensland Youth Symphony members for a magnificent concert on the 18th of August
Keeping up with Big Band
The QYO Big Band has been involved in some high profile concerts lately including Jazz Under the Stars with Tom Burlinson at Churchie, Essentially Ellington Festival at Marist College Ashgrove, Lord Mayor's Charitable Trust Gala Ball 'Midnight in Paris' at City Hall and the Doo-Bop Bar in the city. Coming up on Sun 28 Oct, they will perform in the Queen Street Mall from 12pm.
Andrew Wang wins the 2018 NYCC
Congratulations to 16 year old NSW violinist Andrew Wang who has been awarded 1st prize in the 43rd National Youth Concerto Competition.
Miri Tutti Project
Linley Chai, QYS Harpist, talks about about ‘Miri Tutti’ - a music education movement she created in Bornean City.
Concerts at Twilight for Term 3
The Term 3 concerts of 'Concerts at Twilight' have been a huge success
Regional Tours
The QYO Chamber Orchestra and QYO3 gave a total of 11 concerts and 9 workshops with local musicians in regional centres.
QYS Concert Two
Congratulations to the Queensland Youth Symphony members for a magnificent concert on the 26th of May
Keeping up with Big Band
The QYO Big Band have been busy with successful concerts at the Rotary’s ‘Lift the Lid’ Ball and Corner Pocket Swing Dance concert.