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Early Music Society
of Queensland

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The Early Music Society of Queensland Inc (EMSQ) is an enthusiastic community dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of music, instruments, and dance from the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and early Classical periods.

As well as hosting workshops and concerts, we have a music library and a collection of Renaissance and Baroque instruments available for hire to members. We also publish a regular newsletter filled with informative articles and updates about the early music scene.

What's On!

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This is a four-hour workshop for players of all low instruments (pitch A440.) Experience playing in an ensemble where the focus will be on the wonderful world of low instruments.

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Designed for players of instruments pitched in the tenor and bass range, this workshop offers the opportunity to explore historical repertoire, performance practices and ensemble playing in a supportive and enjoyable environment. Suitable instruments include, but are not limited to, recorder from tenor down, cello and double bass stringed instruments, bassoon, bass clarinet, basset horn, trombone, tuba, sackbut etc. Participants should be reasonably confident players at intermediate level or above.

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The workshop will be presented by musician and educator, Dr Michael O’Loghlin. Michael is a cello, double bass and viola da gamba player, and is a former member of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra. He has played with most of the Australian symphony orchestras, as well as orchestras and specialist early music ensembles in Germany and Austria. He is a founding member of Brisbane’s ensemble for Baroque music on original instruments, the Badinerie Players, an examiner for AMEB and an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Queensland School of Music.

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Michael’s book, Frederick the Great and His Musicians: the Viola da Gamba Music of the Berlin School was published in 2008 and reprinted in 2016. He currently teaches cello, double bass and viola da gamba from his studio in Brisbane.

 

To book go to:        https://www.trybooking.com/DOYES

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EMSQ Members $30                        Concession $25                   Other price options available                 

 

Non-members welcome!

Music from the Edges
The Bach Society of Queensland

Sunday 27 September 2026

 

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Baroque Masterpieces
Arioso Chamber Ensemble


Sunday 27 September 2026  3pm


Concession ticket price for EMSQ members!


 

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Baroque on the Hill
Wednesday 7 October 2026  7pm


Concession ticket price for EMSQ members!


 

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Brisbane Monteverdi Ensemble
Renaissance Botanica

Sunday 18 October 2026  2pm


Concession ticket price for EMSQ members!


 

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Peter Roennfeldt and Friends
Bach and Zelenta - Sonatas, Songs and More

Saturday 24 October 2026  4pm


Concession ticket price for EMSQ members!


 

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Ensemble del Passato presents:

Baroque Europe

14 November 2026,  6pm

Polish musicians Ensemble del Passato would like to invite you on an extraordinary musical journey through time and space! 

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We’re going to visit most important cultural centres of Baroque Europe to take a look at the style and atmosphere of the past centuries. The subtlety of the combination of voice, lute and guitar improvisations creates the unique sound of Ensemble del Passato, which consists of Dr Anna Budzyńska, Maciej Kończak and Prof. Henryk Kasperczak. Musicality, temperament and energy borne of a passion for early music is their signature.

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Spend a magical evening surrounded by the voices of Claudio Monteverdi, of George Frederick Handel, as well as lesser-known composers, including King Henry VIII himself.

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Music Library

EMSQ has an extensive music library from which members are welcome to borrow.

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Instruments for hire

We have a collection of  Renaissance and Baroque instruments available for hire, including viols, violins and other stringed instruments, as well as crumhorns, cornettos and other wind instruments.​  A small number of second hand recorders are available for sale at very reasonable prices.

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Membership
Anyone with an interest in early music is invited to become an EMSQ member.  Members enjoy exclusive benefits, including discounted event tickets, instrument hire, and access to our comprehensive music library. Learn more about joining us on the Membership page.

Donate

 

The Early Music Society of Queensland is a not-for-profit organisation registered as a charity. ​ Donations are tax-deductible and will help us to continue to promote early music in Queensland. 
 

Upcoming event?

 

Does your group have an early music event coming up that you would like help promoting? Send us details and we will include them on this website, in our newsletter and on our Facebook page.​
 

                                                     Early Music Society of Queensland Inc

                                                         Brisbane, Queensland.

                                                        

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                                           Early Music Society of Queensland Inc is an Incorporated Association registered with the Queensland Office of Fair Trading,

                                         and is a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission.

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