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Queensland Conservatorium is one of Australia’s leading music and performing arts schools, offering a wide variety of specialist degrees, from classical music, jazz, opera, popular music to musical theatre, acting, music technology and music education. Study music and performing arts at Griffith, and you’ll learn in an environment that will enable you to flourish. Our award-winning teachers are dedicated to producing polished music professionals of the highest calibre. Relevant, cutting-edge courses allow students to tailor their studies to suit their interests and aspirations. |
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Ranked in the top 50 Performing Arts Universities in the world, QS World Rankings 2020.
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Entry to the Queensland Conservatorium is by audition. Find out more about audition requirements and application dates.
CONSERVATORIUM EVENTS
Each year we hold over 250 performances across our South Bank and Woolloongabba venues featuring classical, jazz, musical theatre, opera, new music, contemporary music, alumni, visiting artists and more. Take a look at our latest performance season.
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The Queensland Conservatorium Research Centre undertakes leading research that tackles the complex and multi-faceted role that music plays in contemporary society.
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From toddlers to preteens, young adults to mature age, our breadth of innovative programs allow you to tailor your studies to suit your interests and aspirations.
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Opportunities for future and current students
At the Queensland Conservatorium, we have a strong commitment to industry partnerships. View the various opportunities available for future and current students.
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Explore and enjoy all the Conservatorium has to offer – from the lecture halls and rehearsal rooms through to our stunning fully-staged annual performances.
FEATURED ALUMNI
Musical theatre star
Georgina Hopson
Handpicked by the grand dame of musical theatre, Julie Andrews, the triple-threat performer was cast in Opera Australia’s My Fair Lady.
Concert Pianist
Jayson Gillham
Jayson’s career has seen him take centre stage, performing as piano soloist with Australian and International orchestras including under the baton of legendary conductor Vladimir Ashkanazy.
The Kite String Tangle
Danny Harley
Triple threat producer, vocalist and songwriter Danny Harley’s solo project, The Kite String Tangle,has taken the popular music charts in Australia by storm.
Renowned composer
Brett Dean
Performing as a violist with the Berlin Philharmonic, Brett is now one of the most internationally performed composers of his generation. His opera Hamlet received wide-acclaim at Glyndebourne Festival and will next headline the Adelaide Festival.
Latest News
Queensland Conservatorium maestro to helm QSO
24 Feb 2021
Griffith University Professor Johannes Fritzsch been named Principal Conductor of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO).
Queensland Conservatorium alumnus tops ARIA charts
08 Feb 2021
Bluey composer and Bachelor of Music graduate Joff Bush has topped the ARIA charts with his soundtrack to the hit TV series.
Griffith celebrates recipients of 2021 Australia Day honours
27 Jan 2021
2021 Australia Day honours have been bestowed upon a number of Griffith University staff, associates and alumni.
Music student up for Young Australian of the Year
18 Jan 2021
Griffith University student William Clarke and his brother Daniel have been nominated for the upcoming Young Australian of the Year awards for their...