To all Open Conservatorium Participants, Friends and Colleagues,
A core element which drew me to the role as Director here at QCGU was knowing how distinctive and central Open Conservatorium is to our identity and how important it is for music in Queensland. It has been a joy over the past couple of years to come to know, more from the inside, how firmly Open Conservatorium is established as an integral aspect of music education in Queensland.
Open Conservatorium's State Honours Ensemble Programs grew from modest beginnings in 2001 to hosting over 5,000 students each year through 16 individual programs in 10 centres; with many more being nominated than we are able to accommodate. The Australian Honours Ensemble Program, which celebrated seven years in 2024, has also grown to encompass students from New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, and the Northern Territory.
Watching those who have joined us for the current project, after the past few years of upheaval, has highlighted the importance of music in education being available, regardless of region or resources; and how valued music is in schools, by all involved - students, teachers, families and the wider public. We are always pleased that so many students are willing, and able, to make music with their peers, with the support of their families and schools.
From my childhood in Cairns, I remember vividly the lifechanging dimensions of such interactions and will be doing all I can as Director to be supporting our reach across this extraordinary state. Thank you for your support of SHEP and your support of your children and students and their music education.
I also acknowledge the Open Conservatorium team under Jason Budge for their care and commitment to make everything possible. I hope to see many of you return as students of Queensland Conservatorium, performers and audience members of the future.
Professor Bernard Lanskey Director Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University
SCHOOLS REPRESENTED
Biloela State High School
Bundaberg State High School
Calliope State High School
Chanel College (Gladstone)
Clearview Christian College
Emerald State High School
Emmaus College Rockhampton
Gladstone State High School
Heights College
Longreach State High School
Mackay State High School
Marist College Emerald
Moranbah State High School
North Rockhampton State High School
Rockhampton Girls Grammar School
Rockhampton State High School
St Brendan's College (Yeppoon)
St Ursula's College (Yeppoon)
Tannum Sands State High School
The Cathedral College, Rockhampton
The Rockhampton Grammar School
Toolooa State High School
Yeppoon State High School
WIND ENSEMBLE
Repertoire
Wonder
Bamboo Warrior
Beneath the Canopy
Mambo Perro Loco
Open Space
I am
Quad City Stomp
Along an English Countryside
Ensemble
members
FLUTE
Bonnie Abell
Dinara Blyton
Ella Coughlan
Blessie Crieta
Lara Murphy
Mikuni Park
Mackenzie Saunders
Brooke Smith
Blake Thomas
Alexis Thompson
Alexander Tree
Chloe Walz
Jyoti Warrier
BASSOON
Madeline Shearer
CLARINET
Ava Allen
Annabelle Bailey
Emily Bennett
William Cappellone
Victor Comiskey
Amelie Crane
Mia Debattista
Lara Ferguson
Ellysha Forrest
Keira Furness
Stephanie Hoult
Estella Hummerston
Snigdha Koduri
Lorraine Koerber
Hamish Larsen
Liliko Mason
Jixie Navarro
CONDUCTOR JODIE LUTHERBORROW
Brian Hogg
Christina Huss
Cait Nishimura
Julie Giroux
Brian Balmages
Andrew Boysen Jr.
Michael Sweeney
Richard L. Saucedo
Paige Osborne
Acacia Sinclair
BASS CLARINET
Charlotte Cole
Aidan Love
Sophie van Iren
Travers Wing
ALTO SAXOPHONE
Oliver Bennett
Corey Bowdren
Olivia Cole
Harrison Cran
Jesse Emery
Alexis Rotondo
TENOR SAXOPHONE
Jacob Hoger
Cooper Newell
Daniela Quiroz
Laycee Stevens
BARITONE SAXOPHONE
Cadence Briggs
Riley Lokan
TRUMPET
Isabel Brown
Alexander Campbell
Matthew Gill
Lauren Handford
Emelia Jozeljic
William Lees
Lacey Lewis
Nicholas Meiring
Leo Penfold
Alex Powell
Poppy Ware
FRENCH HORN
Charlie Cran
TROMBONE
Connagh Arandale
William Campbell
Grace Chandler-Ashe
William Mapleson
Sonny Urbanek
BASS TROMBONE
Declan Rich
EUPHONIUM
Jacob Melville
Connor Phillips
Justin Steel
TUBA
Braeden Andrews
Cooper Ballment
Lachlan Guest
PERCUSSION
Quin Bergstrom
Anya Broadbent
Kumanaa Gokul
Sarah Littlechild
Jaeda Navarro
Cooper Ryan
STRING ENSEMBLE
Repertoire
Entrance to the Queen of Sheba (You are) amazing
La Follia
Legends of Glory
Windward Waltz
A maid in Bedlam Into the Stars
Over the Sea to Skye
CONDUCTOR LISA STEVENSON
G. F. Hande; arr. H. B. Fisher
Brian Balmages
Arcangelo Corelli arr. Stephen Chin
Kathryn Griesinger
Timo Jarvela
English Folk Song arr. Shirl Jae Atwell
Anthony Granata
Annie MacLeod arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle
Ensemble members
VIOLIN
Hannah Abotomey
Lily Bowles
Charli Campbell
Felicity Campbell
Annabelle Chan
Gwen Falejo
Mason Ferry
Sophia Harrison
Reginald Heppell
Michaela Heyden
Radinka Jayasuriya
Eliana King
Sophie Land
Qiancheng (Elsa) Li
Gabriella Mead
Ammeliah Means
Aymeric Rey du Boissieu
Ashlyn Shepherd
Charlotte Steel
Arabela Villanueva
VIOLA
Connie Bowles
Zoe Schuh
CELLO
Fenna Banga
William Bishop
Elmedina Everingham
Monty Harrison
Hayden Joseph
Ewen Lodewikus
Eliza Mann
DOUBLE BASS
Matthew Joseph
Tobias Lane
Honey Ward
DO YOU WANT TO STUDY MUSIC AT UNIVERSITY?
Join us for the Tertiary Preparation Workshop.
In one action-packed week you will learn practice techniques, theory fundamentals, audition advice, discover tips to overcome stagefright, learn warm-up methods, and perform and present your portfolios to staff and get feedback pre-audition.
When? Mon 30 June - Fri 4July 2025
Where? Queensland Conservatorium’s South Bank campus
Who can attend? This opportunity is open to students in years 9 to 12, and also adults considering applying for a tertiary degree.
Cost? $515.
Contact us via open-conservatorium@griffith.edu.au to register and find out more information.
CREDITS
Director, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University
Professor Bernard Lanskey
Head of Ensembles, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University
Professor Peter Morris
Manager - Open Conservatorium
Jason Budge
Clinician & Conductor - Wind Ensemble
Jodie Lutherborrow
Clinician & Conductor - String Ensemble
Lisa Stevenson
Clinician & Conductor - Vocal Ensemble
Claire Preston
Accompanist - Vocal Ensemble
Sonya Whitehead
SHEP Project Support
Sharelle Guest
Carly Holbek
Brandi Luck
Wes Samuels
Russell Sullivan
Executive Officer - Engagement
Dr Natalie Lewandowski-Cox
Executive Support Officer - Conservatorium Academy
Kevin Edwards
Administration Officer - Open Conservatorium
Lisa Dart
Administration Officer - Honours Programs
Michelle Stewart
Administration Officer – Marketing
Hannah Morrison
Administration Support Officer - Conservatorium Academy
Bianca Murphy
Administration Support Officer - Honours Programs
Stephanie Williams
Administration Support - Conservatorium Academy
Jack Gawith
Baxter Melrose
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