We're sharing the joy

"This year has reminded me that music takes us to places that words can’t. Without an audience there is no live performance, there is no connection and there is no magic. Returning to the stage for the first time was incredible, you could feel the energy on stage from the audience, the anticipation and the excitement."

Kathryn Close, Cello

On 2nd May, QSO delivered the first Healthy Aging Pilot, as part of the Health and Wellbeing Program, focused on Aged Care, Dementia and Isolation. Guests from Uniting Care experienced first-hand the health and wellbeing benefits off music in a full orchestral setting.

Our partners: Health and Wellbeing Queensland, Mater, Narbethong State Special School and Hear and Say

We recently visited our community partner, Hear and Say, where QSO musicians Nicholas Thin and Nicholas Tomkin provided a 'We’re Sharing the Joy' performance for children. It was wonderful to witness the beautiful reactions the little ones had to the music.

Thank you to our Health and Wellbeing Program partners who support our vision of providing hope, health and happiness to our communities:

Health and Wellbeing Queensland - Principal Partner
Mater - Supporting Partner
Hear and Say - Community Partner
Narbethong Special School - Community Partner
Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University - Research Partner

Queensland Symphony Orchestra respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which the Orchestra works, plays, and creates music, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.