Early Music Society
of Queensland
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 in 2025!
EMSQ Events
Renaissance Workshop
with Jamie Kennedy and Yvette Friend
27 April 2025
Medieval Workshop
with Ruth Wilkinson
28/29 June 2025
Diversity of Dance Workshop
with Austral Harmony
4 October 2025
Other early music concerts/events
(NB Concession ticket price for EMSQ members for these concerts)
Baroque Birthday Party
Presented by Brisbane Baroque Players
23 March 2025
An Easter Vigil Concert
presented by Peter Roennfeldt and Friends
19 April 2025
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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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