Queensland Conservatorium is proud to have the following as ensembles in residence, who all regularly perform at the Conservatorium as well as nationally and internationally.
Clocked Out Duo
Clocked Out Duo comprises Erik Griswold and Vanessa Tomlinson who have built an enchanting sound world over the past 10 years. Using resources as varied as percussion, prepared piano, kitchen implements, spare car parts, and a bewildering array of musical toys, their highly original music fuses many influences from experimental, jazz and world music sources. In their playful and adventurous work Clocked Out Duo create links between disparate styles and artistic communities.
Griffith Trio
Griffith Trio consists of three highly experienced chamber musicians, Michele Walsh (violin), Markus Stocker (cello) and Stephen Emmerson (piano). The Trio has performed widely around Australia, Asia and the Pacific since their formation in 1997. Since that time it has established an enviable reputation for its performances, radio broadcasts and recordings which have been consistently well received and acclaimed for their expression, vitality and unity of purpose.
The Australian Voices
The Australian Voices commission, perform, record and promote the music of Australian composers to the highest international artistic standards. Since 1993, The Australian Voices have championed an astonishing flourish of new Australian vocal music, having commissioned hundreds of new works. Much of this new music captures vividly the vibrant sound, colour, and energy of the Australian continent and its people. The singers, aged between 17 and 28 come from different Australian cities and commit to a rigorous professional schedule of concerts and workshops, both in Australia and throughout the world. This vocal ensemble has been recognised by many international awards and honours as one of the finest of its type in the world.
BoB
BoB (Best of Brass) is a Brisbane based brass ensemble including Bob Schultz (trumpet), Nathan Schilling (trumpet), Armin Terzer (horn), Greg Aitken (trombone), and Matthew McGeachin (bass trombone). This Brisbane ensemble combines the diverse experience of five masters of brass who between them have a wealth of experience including international, national and state orchestras, and jazz, latin and brass bands. They play an eclectic brass ensemble repertoire from renaissance to present-day music.