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Griffith raises the bar in vocal excellence
Griffith’s Queensland Conservatorium is one of Australia’s leading music schools, preparing graduates for the challenges and rewards of professional careers.
Studying opera and voice here, you’ll gain the invaluable experience of learning from internationally acclaimed teachers. You’ll develop your talent in high-tech studios and on sophisticated stages.
You’ll have the advantage of a curriculum that’s focused and intense, emphasising both performance opportunities and the classroom. You’ll be supported to achieve your fullest vocal potential. Dedicated educators will give you the benefit of their skills and experience, coaching you for success in the professional arena.
Study opera and voice at Griffith
Find your place on the world stage
Opera graduates taking on the world stage
High quality training from the best
To help you achieve the highest levels of artistry and musicianship, you’ll be guided closely by our world-class faculty – including soprano Lisa Gasteen AO, Head of Opera Nicholas Cleobury, world stagecraft master Anna Sweeny AM, award-winning soloist Margaret Schindler, Michelle Hulcome and Julianne Stoll.
Perform in exceptional spaces
Queensland Conservatorium has a long tradition of annual fully-staged opera productions. You’ll have the opportunity to take part under the guidance of experienced professionals, honing your craft and helping you develop a polished ease in performance.
Located in the heart of Brisbane’s cultural precinct at South Bank, our state-of-the-art spaces are among the finest — acoustically, architecturally and technologically. You’ll learn and perform in these outstanding facilities, which include the Conservatorium Theatre, performance halls and leading-edge music studios. You’ll also have access to one of Australia’s most comprehensive music libraries.
Join our inspiring alumni
The Conservatorium produces music professionals of supreme calibre. Our alumni include famous vocalists and performers such as Queensland Music Festival Artistic Director Katie Noonan, singer/songwriter Kate Miller-Heidke, and opera stars Kang Wang, Samuel Sakker, Kiandra Howarth and Samuel Johnson.
Audition Information
Application to Conservatorium degree programs is based on various requirements, which may include an audition, written or oral interview, and presentation of a folio. Find out more
Mirusia Louwerse
Bachelor of Music (Classical Voice)
Mirusia Louwerse is an Australian-Dutch soprano who gained worldwide fame as a soloist with André Rieu—the man responsible for turning classical and waltz music into a hugely successful worldwide concert touring act. She studied opera at Queensland Conservatorium and at the age of 21 was announced as the youngest winner ever of the prestigious Dame Joan Sutherland Opera Award. She says her time at Queensland Conservatorium was marked by a feeling that it was finally a place where she fitted in, where she “made lifelong friends and contacts in the music industry”. ‘My dream always was to tour the world, and I am fortunate to say I have followed and lived that dream so far! I am really proud of my achievements in my career, but I am also still learning every day and there is still so much I want to do.’
Study options
| Degrees | Campus | OP rank |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Music | South Bank | |
| Bachelor of Music (Honours) | South Bank | |
| Bachelor of Music in Performance | South Bank | |
| Graduate Certificate in Music Studies | South Bank | |
| Master of Music Studies | South Bank |
It is important to check the degree requirements including placement requirements, before you apply.
Career outcomes
Develop your talent to its ultimate potential
As a Griffith opera and voice graduate you’ll embark on your career as a mature and knowledgeable artist, with the highest quality training as your solid foundation. You’ll be equipped with the skills and techniques to pursue a multitude of opportunities in the ever-evolving profession, including:
- Solo performer
- Ensemble member
- Teacher in private studios or schools (with further training)
- Music administrator
- Stage manager
- Vocal health
- Director
- Producer
Download the Music and performing arts brochure
Life at Griffith
You can gain more than just a degree at Griffith. With plenty of opportunities to balance life and study, you can make memories and mates to last a lifetime.
July 19, 2017
Something’s coming, something good… Queensland Conservatorium celebrates its 60th with a blockbuster production of West Side Story
Key dates
Monday 3 July — Saturday 14 October
Trimester 2
Our second trimester starts on Monday 3 July. Trimester 2 examinations run from Saturday 30 September to Saturday 14 October.
Monday 18 September — Friday 29 September
Q&A Sessions
Book a 30 minute, personalised appointment with a member of our student recruitment team, to help find the right degree for you and get personalised advice about your study options. You can also find out about scholarships and discover pathways to university. Find out more.
Monday 30 October — Saturday 17 February
Trimester 3
Our third trimester starts on Monday 30 October. Trimester 3 examinations run from Saturday 10 to Saturday 17 February 2018.
Learn more about studying in Trimester 3.
Wednesday 15 November
Postgraduate Information Evening - South Bank
Join Griffith University for a postgraduate information evening and talk to our staff and students about how a postgraduate degree can help you achieve your career goals.
Wednesday 22 November
Postgraduate Information Evening - Gold Coast
Join Griffith University for a postgraduate information evening and talk to our staff and students about how a postgraduate degree can help you achieve your career goals.
Saturday 16 December — Friday 22 December
Know Your Options
Chat online with our expert study advisers after you have received your entry score, to discuss your study options. Find out about pathways, entry requirements and program options, plus what you can do if your score was higher or lower than expected.