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Newsletter 1st May 

It is time to sign up for Virtuosis 2023

 

Dear QMO Family,

As the year flies by the time is approaching for us to get ready for ‘ VIRTUOSIS’ - the QMO’s annual mid-year concert, which this year will be held on Sunday 18th June at ERPAC, St Laurence’s College (South Brisbane) @ 2pm. This performance is always the highlight of our musical calendar, as we undertake more challenging repertoire from the canon of classical music. Moreover, we are delighted to be featuring the virtuosic talents of some amazing musicians within the QMO Family. This year will be no exception! I am excited to announce that we will be performing the following repertoire at this year’s concert:

ACT ONE

  • William Tell Overture (Rossini)
  • Clarinet Concerto no. 2 (Weber) - third movement ‘Alla polacca’ , SOLOIST - Dr Geoffrey Wu
  • Water Music Suite no. 1 (Händel) - third movement ‘Allegro’ , SOLOISTS - Team French Horn 
  • Hungarian Rhapsody for Cello & Orchestra (Popper), SOLOIST - Dr Julia Finch
  • ‘Sabre Dance’ from Gayaneh (Khachaturian), SOLOISTS: Team Perky
  • English Folk Song Suite (Vaughn Williams)

ACT TWO

  • Piano Concerto no. 5 (Egyptian) by Saint-Saëns, SOLOISTS: Andrew Ruhs, Dr Ying Ying Cui, Ethan Chen
  • Danse Macabre (Saint-Saëns)

I’m sure you agree - playing these pieces is going to make for a fantastic concert. Sure, it will be a challenge for us, but for 14 years now I have seen the QMO rise to the challenge at every concert, so I have great faith in our collective abilities! 

Proceeds from this concert will be going to The Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation, who aim to find cure for paralysis caused by spinal injuries. 

Anyone and everyone is welcome to join our ranks; we have open door policy and there are no auditions - as long as you think you are able to play the music to a reasonable standard, then we'd love to have you! In view of the challenging nature of the repertoire, please note that you must at least attend majority (4 out of 6) of the rehearsals to be able to play in the concert.  See below for rehearsal dates and how to register for the rehearsal and concerts.

If you are unable to attend the rehearsals, but would still like to help out on the concert day, we are constantly looking for helpers with front of house, as well staging. If you are able to help out, please  register to be a volunteer on the day via the same registration link as the players below. 

Tickets are also now on sale, so to start the ticket selling early, please help by:

  • Invite your friends, share and like our Facebook Event 
  • Send everyone the link for Tickets at Trybooking HERE
  • There will also be posters and postcards to distribute - this will be handed out at our first rehearsal. 

If you are unable to attend the rehearsals, but would still like to help out on the concert day, we are constantly looking for helpers front of house, as well staging. If you are able to help out, please register to be a volunteer on the day via the same registration link as the players below.  Thank you very much in advance.

We hope you will be joining us for this wonderful showcase of the talent within the QMO Family. Please spread the word and help recruit as many QMO Family members as possible to play at this not to be missed concert.

 

How to Register

To Register for the Concert

To Register to play/sing in this concert. Please Register HERE . You can sign-up as a FOH or stage volunteer on the same page.

Please note, You have to be a QMO and QMC Family member to register. If you are not a member, please Register by CLICKING HERE. Don't forget, you will only get email updates about the concert if you register for the concert. 

To Sign up for Rehearsals

After you have registered, you will need to sign up for rehearsals:

Orchestra Rehearsals: SIGN UP HERE:

  • Rehearsal 1 - Sunday 21st May 1-5pm Clayfield College
  • Rehearsal 2 - Sunday 28th May, 1-5pm Clayfield College
  • Rehearsal 3 - Sunday 4th June, 1-5pm Clayfield College
  • Rehearsal 4 - Saturday 10th June, 1-5pm Clayfield College
  • Rehearsal 5 - Sunday 11th June, 1-5pm Clayfield College
  • Rehearsal 6 - Saturday 17th June, 1-5pm Clayfield College

For those you who are having trouble, please contact Geoff, our membership manager via email membership@qmo.org.au

The Music will be available for download via the Music Library (password 'qmofamily') by May 7th.

If you haven't already done so, please join our closed QMO Facebook group HERE, where you can check for last minute updates and changes. 

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