Music News

Autumn Concert

All members of the College’s premier ensembles are to be congratulated on their performance at the Autumn Concert. From my experience of over more than 25 years of Music at Ashgrove, this was one of the best Autumn Concerts ever! 2021 certainly looks to be a very promising year. All students are encouraged to keep up the good work in home practice and rehearsals. Also congratulations to the boys who performed at last Friday’s lunchtime rock concert for the Lenten Appeal Fundraising Day. This was a great start to what we are hoping will become a fairly regular Friday lunchtime event.

QUT 

Vermilion High

Calling all high school musicians! Are you writing original music and interested in getting it professionally recorded and released? Vermilion High is an entrepreneurial start-up from QUT’s student-run record label, Vermilion Records. In 2020, senior high school musicians recorded their songs in QUT's world-class recording studios with QUT songwriting and production staff and students.

Details

One lucky school student or band will have their music released professionally and a total of 10 students or bands will be selected to record their music. All genres, bands and solo artists are welcome. Send in a demo of your original song (no covers) to receive feedback from QUT songwriting and production students and be considered for the opportunity to come into QUT’s world-class recording studios and have your song recorded and released by Vermilion Records. If your song is chosen to be released, you will receive 100% of the publishing copyright. Entrants will not receive monetary compensation for their involvement in Vermilion High, nor will Vermilion Records’ students. Details can be found on the following link: https://www.qut.edu.au/study/creative-industries/schools-engagement 

Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University 

Registrations are now open for Tertiary Preparation Workshop (TPW)

TPW prepares students to approach the practical and theoretical aspects of the audition process with confidence. 

Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about requirements for tertiary entry, skills required for auditions and interviews, tools for enhancing executant skills, and theory and aural fundamentals. There will also be sessions on stage fright, warm-up methods, practicing effectively and an introduction to My Life as a Musician. Parents and caregivers will also be given the opportunity to join Queensland Conservatorium Heads of Area as they discuss the Bachelor of Music degree and the future of the working life of a musician.

Important Information

Dates: Monday 29 June to Friday 3 July 2021

Venue: Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, 140 Grey Street, South Brisbane  Fees: $495 incl GST 

Schedule: Will be released later this year! 

Registrations: Students can register here