Events
We present a program of special events open to the public each year. Visiting artists of national standing are brought to Dubbo for our annual concert series. We also hold other events including student and staff concerts, school events, and a range of workshops and masterclasses.
All events at Macquarie Conservatorium on the corner of Darling and Bultje Street, Dubbo, unless otherwise indicated.
Tickets for events at Macquarie Conservatorium can be purchased online for all visiting artists concerts and other selected events.
Macquarie Conservatorium Bands & Ensembles Concert
Get ready for a FREE outdoor concert hosted by the Dubbo Uniting Church, featuring the bands and ensembles of the Macquarie Conservatorium.
OPEN DAY at Macquarie Conservatorium
Experience music in action at Macquarie Conservatorium’s Open Day!
Performances, instrument demos and info on all our programs.
ARCADIA WINDS
Australia’s finest wind players perform music by Mozart and Debussy plus a brilliant arrangement of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition.
SERAPHIM TRIO
The acclaimed Seraphim Trio delights audiences with their deep knowledge and love of chamber music, performing classics of the piano trio repertoire.
ROCK SCHOOL Holiday Workshop
School’s in these holidays for young rock musos aged 11-18 years at Macquarie Conservatorium’s ROCK SCHOOL. Enjoy five days of afternoon workshops, playing in rock bands on your instrument – electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, vocals or keyboard.
REGISTER NOW!
GRIGORYAN BROTHERS - This is Us
Award-winning guitar duo the Grigoryan Brothers in their latest show, performing original compositions inspired by historical objects from the National Museum of Australia.
Moorambilla Primary Workshop Years 3-6
An exciting free opportunity for primary students to sing, move, create! Led by award-winning singer, conductor and inspirational Moorambilla Artistic Director, Michelle Leonard OAM. Register to attend now!
Sydney Conservatorium Ensembles: Jazz Orchestra and Saxophone Orchestra
A free concert featuring the brilliant young musicians of Sydney Conservatorium’s Jazz Orchestra and Saxophone Orchestra.
ALMA MOODIE QUARTET
Four of Australia finest string players led by violinist Kristian Winther play quartets by Haydn, Ligeti and Tchaikowsky.
LOLO LOVINA
Romani-Gypsy singer Sarah Bedak leads LOLO LOVINA, an exciting 5-piece band playing an intoxicating mix of Swing and Balkan Gypsy beats.
2023 CONCERT SERIES
Five inspiring concerts with artists and music from around the world. Series subscription tickets on sale now.
SIGNUM Saxophone Quartet with Kristian Winther
In a program spanning Bach to Gershwin, SIGNUM Saxophone Quartet are joined on their first Australian tour by violinist Kristian Winther in a unique arrangement of Kurt Weill’s Violin Concerto.
Saxophone Masterclass with SIGNUM Saxophone Quartet
This free masterclass with visiting artists from Signum Saxophone Quartet is a wonderful opportunity for wind players to watch and learn from an inspiring professional musicians.
OPEN DAY at Macquarie Conservatorium
Experience music in action at Macquarie Conservatorium’s Open Day!
Performances, instrument demos and info on all our programs.
Alexander Gadjiev
First prize winner of the 2021 Sydney International Piano Competition, Alexander Gadjiev performs romantic works by Chopin, including the virtuosic Sonata in B flat minor.
ROCK SCHOOL Holiday Workshop
School’s in these holidays for young rock musos aged 11-18 years at Macquarie Conservatorium’s ROCK SCHOOL. Enjoy four days of afternoon workshops, playing in rock bands on your instrument – electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, vocals or keyboard.
Golden Gate Brass
Golden Gate Brass explore the dazzling sounds of the brass quintet in music by Samuel Barber, Peter Warlock and Michael Tilson Thomas.
NEW DATE: Tamara-Anna Cislowska with Nic Healey: The Music of Joe Hisaishi
NEW DATE
ARIA award-winning pianist Tamara-Anna Cislowska with Nic Healey from ABC Radio Western Plains explore the music of Joe Hisaishi, whose enchanting scores have graced so many beloved Studio Ghibli films
Z.E.N. Trio
The Z.E.N. Trio met as BBC New Generation Artists in 2015 and have performed concerts across the UK, Europe, China, Canada and United States. This concert features Brahms’ Piano Trio No 1 in B major and a new work by Australian Matt Laing.
Nathan Bryon
Award-winning tenor Nathan Bryon returns to Dubbo for a solo recital featuring beautiful artsongs and favourites from the world of opera, operetta and musicals.
Don’t miss the opportunity to hear this exciting young singer before he leaves Australia for the next stage of his career, postgraduate study in the United States.
POSTPONED: Tamara-Anna Cislowska and Dan Golding in The Music of Joe Hisaishi
POSTPONED
ARIA award-winning pianist Tamara-Anna Cislowska and film music expert Dan Golding present the music of Joe Hisaishi, whose enchanting scores have graced so many beloved Studio Ghibli films.
2022 Concert Series
Six inspiring concerts with outstanding musicians from around the world. Series subscription tickets on sale now
POSTPONED: Film Music Seminar and Performance Class for Years 10, 11 and 12
POSTPONED due to illness
Lecture-demonstration by pianist TAMARA-ANNA CISLOWSKA and film music expert DAN GOLDING on composition for film and screen
Opera at Dundullimal
UPDATE Due to wet weather, the venue for this event has changed to Macquarie Conservatorium. Enjoy beautiful music from your favourite operas and musicals including The Magic Flute, The Merry Widow, The Pearlfishers and more. Concert starts 2.00pm
Opportunity for young singers 10-14 years: Register now
Are you aged 10-14 years? Do you love to sing and perform?
Register to try out for Macquarie Conservatorium’s Youth Chorus, and the chance to perform in Opera Australia’s Barber of Seville at Dubbo Regional Theatre Friday 5 August.
Moorambilla Primary Workshop Years 3-6
An exciting free opportunity for primary students to sing, compose, move, create! Led by award-winning singer, conductor and inspirational Moorambilla Artistic Director, Michelle Leonard OAM.
Daniel Rojas and Ensemble Apex Strings
Chilean-born pianist, composer and tango expert Daniel Rojas re-imagines Latin America’s best-loved music in this concert for piano and strings, supported by the high-energy Ensemble Apex String Quartet. Tango, samba and more!
Music for Young Children: Free Come and Try Session 5-7 yrs
Young children aged 5-7 yrs and their parents can experience the fun music activities of Macquarie Conservatorium’s early childhood music program at a free Come and Try session this February.
Music for Young Children: Free Come and Try Session 3-5 yrs
Pre-schoolers aged 3-5 yrs and their parents can experience the fun music activities of Macquarie Conservatorium’s early childhood music program at a free Come and Try session this February.
Jane Rutter and Giuseppe Zangari in Madame Flute
Madame Flute features the sensational flautist Jane Rutter with brilliant guitarist Giuseppe Zangari in a captivating program of French and Italian music.
Please note change of date for this concert.