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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
BOOKINGS NOW OPEN
https://www.trybooking.com/DAHVC
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Medieval Workshop
with Ruth Wilkinson
28/29 June 2025

Diversity of Dance Workshop
with Austral Harmony
4 October 2025

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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Donate
The Early Music Society of Queensland is a not-for-profit organisation registered as a charity. ​ Donations are tax-deductible and will help us to continue to promote early music in Queensland.
Upcoming event?
Does your group have an early music event coming up that you would like help promoting? Send us details and we will include them on this website, in our newsletter and on our Facebook page.​
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