American composer Steve Reich, one of the icons of our age, turns 90 on October 3. We celebrate with a staff/student side-by-side concert of works that span 40 years.

The program features music for percussion, saxophones and flute, and culminates in the Australian Premiere of a major work for 20 players, Runner, from 2016.

Karin Schaupp is one of the most outstanding guitarists on the international scene, a formidable pedagogue, and a valued staff member at the Queensland Conservatorium. Karin curates this exciting evening featuring the Riverside Guitar Ensemble, Open Con Guitar Ensemble (conducted by Joel Woods), Colombian singer-songwriter Karen Arango, and The Bronos Kentet.

 
Program: 

1. Allegro non troppo
2. Andante, un poco Adagio

3. Allegro moderato
4. Allegro vivace

The female voice is often something unheard of in the Baroqueperiod – the sister, the tutor, the cousin.

This program spotlights some of the many talented female composers in the baroque period featuring Bach’s Coffee Cantata alongside Baroque sonatas by female composers.

Curated by Caleb James and Peter Morris. 

After selling out in 2025, Symphonic Rock is back.

Symphonic Rock 2026 brings together the full force of the Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra alongside the Pop cohort, Student Songwriters and Composers for one unmissable evening.

Marking the end of the Con’s 2026 season, this promises to be one night to remember.