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.
The Bach Society of Queensland
Risen, Ascended, Glorified!
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St Augustine's Anglican Church, Hamilton
Sunday 3 May, 2 pm
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Workshop and Concert
with
Austral Harmony
Sunday 10 May 2026
Springboard Opera
The Descent of Orpheus by Charpentier
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The Grand on Ann
311 Ann Street, Brisbane City
Friday 10 July, 7pm
Saturday 11 July, 7pm
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10% discount for EMSQ members! Use code EMSQ10 at checkout
Tickets: https://www.springboardopera.com.au/the-descent-of-orpheus
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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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