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QUMS 2017 Sem 2 Camp
Aug
18
2017 Past Event
QUMS 2017 Sem 2 Camp
Bribie Island Retreat and Recreation Centre, 2–12 Third Avenue, Woorim
18-08-2017 18:00 – 20-08-2017 15:00
Please also fill in the CAMP TRANSPORT FORM when buying your ticket! It's necessary so that we can arrange lifts for everyone efficiently :)   One weekend each Semester, QUMS will host a Choir Camp. This is a weekend retreat, from Friday evening through to Sunday evening. As well as being a lot of fun (themed dress-up night, musical revues, board games, singing around campfires etc), we workshop and rehearse in depth for the up-coming concert. Camp weekends are the cheapest fully-catered weekend away you’ll ever get! Attendance is very important, as it equates to several rehearsal’s worth of learning. Transport, dietary requirements etc are all catered for. If you must be absent try to make at least part of the weekend, and discuss with the execs (Katie / Andrew / Alex). If you have difficulties paying for camp, we have payment plans available for you. Talk to our treasurer (Andrew) about it    This semester camp is in Bribie Island! The accommodation is at Bribie Island Retreat and Recreation Centre (the St Andrew's Greek Orthodox Theological College), 2–12 Third Avenue, Woorim. It's about 1.5 hour drive from UQ. This camp we are going to have a special performance with Bribie Island Gleeman on Saturday 19 August! Get keen! :D   FAQs Camping/Tents??!!  ​NO! No tents. Real beds are provided in mini-dormitories of 4/6/8 people, so you can "get a room" with your friends. Or make new ones. Bring your own bedding/sleeping-bag. Campfires? Only for singing around, not for cooking (so bring your songbooks). All catering is done in a professional-grade kitchen. Ablution blocks? ​Not en-masse-shower cubicles (some may be disappointed to learn). Ladies and gents get their own bathrooms, with individual showers. Bring your own soap and towel. Banging?  A time-held tradition... You may get "banged-up" at dinner and put on the spot to stand up and tell your best/worst joke.  So be sure you bring a joke to share. Fancy Dress? ​The theme for Saturday night is.... AUSTRALIANA!!! Revue? Another time-honoured tradition: After dinner on Saturday, we entertain each other with a bit of a "floor-show"; if you  have a favourite song/ditty/parody or act that you can entertain us with, the stage is all yours for your crack at fame. Or infamy. Judges will decide the winner - but they are easily bribed with chocolates / alcohol / pretty much anything, so bring along a suitable "incentive" :-) Day-trippers? ​Some folks may not relish the idea of overnighting in anything other than their own feather beds. If this is you, you have the option of commuting (it is a good hour+ drive) each day. Be sure to arrive by 8:30am. If you arrive earlier, you may be rewarded with a hot breakfast.
CELESTIAL!
Jun
04
2017 Past Event
CELESTIAL!
18:00 – 20:00
GHD Auditorium, Advanced Engineering Building, UQ St Lucia.Join us for a night of music that will lift you to the stars and back!Be transported by music through Space and Time with contemporary choral works including pieces by Gjeilo, Esenvalds, Westacott, Bowie, and Pentatonix. Watch our promotional video to get a sneak peak of what's in space!Ample parking is available free of charge on campus a short walk from the GHD Auditorium in the Advanced Engineering Building. The nearest carpark is the Conifer Knoll car park, which is signed as P11. Entry is via Thynne Rd, and the venue is a short walk past the lakes on College Road. Please park on the upper levels in the unreserved bays. The reserved bays on the lower level are not available for casual parking.Additional car parking is available under the UQ Centre on Union Road. The GHD Auditorium can be reached by following the path past the lakes. You can view the UQ parking map here (Conifer Knoll car park is on the bottom right corner to the right of the big lake and the Advanced Engineering Building is the one marked number 49 to the left of the lake).Adults $20 Student/Concessions $15Get your tickets here!
Elemental: Songs of Earth, Water, Wind and Fire (Anywhere Festival)
May
21
2016 Past Event
Elemental: Songs of Earth, Water, Wind and Fire (Anywhere Festival)
14 Torrington St, Spring Hill
19:00 – 22:00
As part of the Anywhere Festival, a series of performances in unusual spaces, the Queensland University Musical Society Choir presents 'Elemental: Songs of Earth, Water, Wind and Fire', a compelling aural and visual journey through the four elements. Featuring traditional and contemporary choral works by the QUMS Choir and synchronised swimmers from Aqualina, the concert is set against the charming backdrop of the historic Spring Hill Baths. There will be two performances at 7:00pm and 8:30pm on Saturday May 21st at the Spring Hill Baths at 14 Torrington Street, Spring Hill. Please note that due to the building being heritage-listed, the venue is not wheelchair accessible. Tickets are $20 for Adults and $10 for Concessions (Tertiary Student, School Student or Concession Card Holder). Tickets are available from anywherefest.com/elemental or at the door on the night. We hope to see you there!
QUMS 2016 Sem 1 Camp
May
06
2016 Past Event
QUMS 2016 Sem 1 Camp
880 Lake Moogerah Rd, Moogerah QLD 4309
06-05-2016 18:00 – 08-05-2016 14:00
PLEASE FILL IN THE ATTENDANCE INFO FORM AS WELL AS BUY TICKETS “ ...And this one time, ... when I was at Band-Camp...” A weekend or two before the Major Concert for each Semester, QUMS will host a Choir Camp.  This is a weekend retreat, from Friday evening through to Sunday evening. As well as being a lot of fun (Themed dress-up night, Musical Revues, Board games, Singing around campfires etc) , we workshop and rehearse in depth for the up-coming concert. Camp weekends are the cheapest fully-catered weekend away you’ll ever get!  Attendance is very important, as it equates to several rehearsal’s worth of learning.  Transport, Dietary requirements etc are all catered for. If you must be absent try to make at least part of the weekend, and discuss with the Musical Director or your Section Leader. Itinerary Friday 6th 17.00--19.00 arrive (and prepare dinner) 19.00 dinner 20.00 free time Saturday 7th 7.30--8.30 breakfast 9.00 rehearsal 10.30 morning tea 10.50 rehearsal/voice placement 12.00 lunch 13.30 rehearsal 15.00 afternoon tea 15.30 rehearsal/blocking 17.30 free time 18.30 dinner 20.00 games Sunday 8th 7.30--9.00 breakfast 9.30 rehearsal 11.00 morning tea 11.20 rehearsal 12.30 clean-up 13.00 lunch 14.00 leave - go home with flowers for Mothers Day! FAQs Camping/Tents??!!  ​NO !  No tents. Real Beds are provided in mini-dormitories of 4/6/8 people, so you can "get a room" with your friends. Or make new ones.   Bring your own bedding/sleeping-bag.   Campfires? Only for singing around, not for cooking (so bring your songbooks).  All catering is done in a profesional-grade kitchen.  Ablution blocks? ​Not en-masse-shower cubicles (some may be disappointed to learn) Ladies and Gents get their own Bathrooms, with individual showers.  Bring your own soap and towel. Banging?  A time-held tradition ...  You may get "banged-up" at dinner and put on the spot to stand up and tell your best/worst joke.  So be sure you bring a joke to share. Fancy Dress? ​The Theme for Saturday night is "Heros & Villains"  - Dress up as the Super-Hero that you would be if you weren't really a Soprano :-P Revue?  Another time-honoured tradition : After dinner on Saturday, we entertain each other with a bit of a "floor-show";  If you  have a favourite song/ditty/parody or act that you can entertain us with, the stage is all yours for your crack at Fame. Or infamy.  Judges will decide the winner - but they are easily bribed with chocolates, alcohol, pretty much anything, so bring along a suitable "incentive" :-) Day-trippers? ​Some folk may not relish the idea of overnighting in anything other than their own feather beds.  If this is you, you have the option of commuting (it is a good hour+ drive) each day.  Be sure to arrive by 8:30am If you arrive earlier, you may be rewarded with a hot breakfast.        
REHEARSAL for Australia Day stuff
Jan
20
2016 Past Event
REHEARSAL for Australia Day stuff
491 Waterworks Rd, Ashgrove QLD 4060
19:00 – 21:00
Rehearsal for this will be held at Ashgrove West Uniting Church, 491 Waterworks Rd, Ashgrove QLD 4060, at 7pm on Wednesday evening. It will be run by our new assistant conductor, Josh Blake.
AROUND THE wORLD IN 80 MINUTES
Nov
01
2015 Past Event
AROUND THE wORLD IN 80 MINUTES
The GHD Auditorium, in the Advanced Engineering Building, UQ St Lucia Campus
15:00 – 17:00
Join us as the Queensland University Musical Society takes a journey through exotic destinations from South America, Africa and Asia.   The concert will commence at 3pm on Sunday 1st November in the GHD Auditorium, UQ St Lucia Campus.   FREE PARKING onsite Click HERE to make a booking
BBQ (Grassy Knoll)
Oct
09
2015 Past Event
BBQ (Grassy Knoll)
Campbell Place, Saint Lucia, Queensland
08:30 – 16:30
Fundraising barbecue, the second of the semester. It's on campus, at the Grassy Knoll (off Campbell Place).
Brisbane Festival participation
Sep
24
2015 Past Event
Brisbane Festival participation
SouthBank Parklands
17:00 – 20:00
QUMS have been invited to perform at SouthBank on the evening of 24th September, 5pm to 8pm (with 10 minute breaks at 6 and 7pm) Find us singing our little hearts out to entertain passers by on the corner of Earnest and Little Stanley St (the beginning of the Earnest St Mall that runs down to the Beach) We will be singing old favourites from our Purple songbooks (as we did for our World Record gig in February) - easy and fun! More details on the festival here CLICK Tell your friends to pass by that evening and have a free listen to your choir.  As per the Valentines gig, there's plenty of opportunity for Social/dinner afterwards.  
BBQ (Cooper Rd)
Sep
07
2015 Past Event
BBQ (Cooper Rd)
Cooper Road, Saint Lucia, Queensland
08:30 – 16:30
Fundraising barbecue, the first of the semester. It's located on campus, at the Cooper Rd cul-de-sac.
QUMS participate in Brisbane Sings 2015
Aug
30
2015 Past Event
QUMS participate in Brisbane Sings 2015
QPAC
19:00 – 21:00
Brisbane Sings is a community event featuring vocalists, choirs and singing groups from all over the city performing separately and together. A massed choir of 500 voices and a stage band will join to present a highly entertaining show that celebrates group singing in a non-competitive environment. The event is fun, uplifting and a great chance for various musical and community groups to share ideas and create lasting and memorable experiences for their hundreds of members. More info here on the BrisbaneSings website
Dress For Success
Jul
25
2015 Past Event
Dress For Success
08:00 – 10:00
Convention centre, singing 'Flashdance-What A feeling'
A Night on Broadway with QUMS
Jun
06
2015 Past Event
A Night on Broadway with QUMS
GHD Auditorium, in the Advanced Engineering Building, Jocks Rd, UQ St Lucia Campus
19:00 – 21:00
Join us as the Queensland University Musical Society takes a journey through the musical stylings of Broadway. From classics such as Guys & Dolls and Cats, to modern favourites including Wicked and The Lion King! The concert will commence at 7pm on 6th June in the GHD Auditorium in the Advance Engineering Building on the University of Queensland campus. A map indicated the performance venue and closest free parking can be found here. Tickets can be purchased on trybooking.com or at the door. Adult: $25, Concession: $20, Children: $15. Groups of 5 or more $15 tickets for UQ Clubs and Societies. Ticket Prices :    Adults  @$25    Conc/Students  @$20  Kids U16  @$15  Groups 5 or more   @$15 BOOK NOW