QSO Academy
The QSO Academy Program lays the groundwork for aspiring pre-professional musicians to step into an orchestral career through intense preparation and training including masterclasses and lessons with globally renowned artists, mentorship from Queensland Symphony Orchestra musicians, and the opportunity to play in chamber and orchestral performances, including mainstage, opera and ballet productions and regional programs.
This Program will further develop the technical skills already present from high-level tertiary study, as well as provide insights into career management and preparation for auditions – helping to develop sustainable and rewarding careers.
QSO recognises its essential role in developing the next generation of instrumentalists, especially where the participants can grow into the future permanent musicians of an orchestra.
#2024 Program:
The 2024 Academy Program is running from 5 February until the end of July.
The seven new QSO Academy Musicians are Jordan Hall ( violin), Haneulle Lovell (violin), Ella Pysden (viola), Michael Gibson ( cello), Ken Harris (double bass), Sam Schimming (trumpet) and Ella Hicks (percussion).
#Meet our QSO Academy Musicians 2024
#Where you can see our QSO Academy Musicians performing?
Jordan (violin) will play in Opera Gala, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Cairns & Port Douglas, Queensland Ballet Coppélia, Violin Virtuoso
Haneulle (violin) will play in Mozart's Jupiter, Opera Gala, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Queensland Ballet Coppélia, Violin Virtuoso
Ella P (viola) will play in Mozart's Jupiter, Opera Gala, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Queensland Ballet Coppélia, Violin Virtuoso
Michael (cello) will play in Opera Gala, Midsummer Night's Dream, Opera Queensland Lucia, Cairns and Port Douglas, Violin Virtuoso
Ken (double bass) will play in Opera Gala, Midsummer Night's Dream, Cairns and Port Douglas, Queensland Ballet Coppélia, Violin Virtuoso
Sam (trumpet) will play in Opera Gala, Midsummer Night's Dream, Casino Royale, Harry Potter, Queensland Ballet Coppélia, Violin Virtuoso
Ella H (percussion) will play in Umberto's Mahler, Casino Royale, Harry Potter, Triumphant Tchaikovsky, Symphony Fantastic, Violin Virtuoso
#Which Concerts?
Music by
20 & 27 April 2024
Music by
7-22 June 2024
Music by
#QSO Academy 2023
#In partnership with
Griffith University Queensland Conservatorium
