Instrumental Fanfare is the biennial statewide festival of bands and orchestras from Queensland state schools. It showcases the exciting music-making that occurs in school-based ensembles across the state. Fanfare focusses on improving the quality of ensembles, promoting the highest possible standard of performance, striving for excellence and encouraging participation.
Fanfare was initiated in 1985 to foster the development and highlight the achievements of school-based ensembles in the Instrumental Music program. Since then, over 220,000 instrumental music students from across Queensland have participated in the program.
Blending lush Romantic melodies with 20th-century harmonic elements, see Rachmaninov: Symphonic Dances at the Conservatorium Theatre.
Experience a sound-world shimmering with brilliance in this concert featuring Haydn's String Quartet in D Major, Op.76 No.5, showcasing the composer's mastery of the genre.
Featuring a collage of acts by vocal and instrumental students at the Conservatorium Theatre.
Featuring original music created, arranged and performed by third-year Popular Music students.
A meeting of worlds that speaks to the power of collaboration and the endless possibilities of creative fusion.
Introducing Lina Tur Bonet, fearless violinist and musical imaginista, and leader of Musica Alchemica, her hand-picked ensemble of baroque experts.
Don't miss the dynamic piano duo of Liam Viney and Anna Grinberg, known for their international performance profile and innovative collaborations.
Celebrate the festive season with Bach's sublime Christmas Oratorio, conducted by Benjamin Bayl.