Welcome to QUMS!

The Queensland University Musical Society (QUMS, pronounced "kwums") is a historic non-auditioned community choir based at UQ's St Lucia campus. Singing since 1912, we welcome singers of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities, whether or not you're connected to UQ.

New members are always welcome, with no auditions. Find out how to join, or come along to a rehearsal.

Rehearsals

QUMS rehearses at UQ's St Lucia campus on Wednesday nights from 7.00 PM to 9.30 PM, with a break in the middle. We follow the core UQ semester dates, with a later finish in November and December for the annual carolling season. We keep our official Google Calendar up to date with rehearsal locations and other key dates, so please add it to your own Google Calendar to stay across everything QUMS.

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The Queensland University Musical Society respectfully acknowledges the people of the Turrbal and Yuggera Nations, who are the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which the choir gathers to rehearse and perform. We pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging and honour the continuation of the oldest musical practice in the world.

Queensland University Musical Society acknowledges the continuing support of the University of Queensland Union, of which we are an affiliate society. 

Queensland University Musical Society is grateful for the support of the Brisbane City Lord Mayor's Community Fund.

Events
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QUMS Semester 2 Weekend Intensive
Aug
29
QUMS Semester 2 Weekend Intensive
The University of Queensland
29-08-2026 09:00 – 30-08-2026 14:00
This semester we're running an intensive weekend, equating several rehearsals' worth of learning into one and a half days. But don't worry, it's not all hard work. You'll also get a genuinely fun weekend with a great bunch of people (we may be biased, but we stand by it). Expect plenty of social activities to bond with your fellow choir members, plus some accent method breathing to help take our singing to the next level. The price of your ticket includes: Your attendance both days of the weekend intensive (note - there are no single day/partial ticket options available) Morning and afternoon tea Saturday, morning tea Sunday, and tea and coffee all weekend (bring your own lunch both days) Professional music direction, conducting, and accompanist for the full weekend Social activities, friendly competitions, and plenty of good vibes Full weekend schedule to be released closer to the date. Expect around 9am to 5pm on Saturday, and 9am to 1pm on Sunday. If there is enough interest, we could also look to have an optional, pay your own way social event on the Saturday night. Got any ideas? Please let your section leader know!  Venues: Saturday 29th August - ModWest Building, Room 130 Sunday 30th August - GHD Auditorium Money tight? We don't want that to prevent you from attending. Get in touch with our Treasurer, Jess, at the.qums.treasurer@gmail.com and she'll work out a payment plan with you.
QUMS 2026 AGM
Oct
21
QUMS 2026 AGM
Hawken Engineering Building
20:00 – 22:00
Room S206
SAVE THE DATE: Semester 2 2026 Concert - Name TBC
Oct
31
SAVE THE DATE: Semester 2 2026 Concert - Name TBC
Advanced Engineering Building (49)
14:00 – 16:00
Further details in due course. For now, please save the date 💜🎶   Location: The concert will be held in the GHD Auditorium, which is inside the Advanced Engineering Building (49) at The University of Queensland, St Lucia.  UQ is very accessible by public transport, bicycle, or car. The best parking is the Grassy Knoll car park (P11) or on Sir William MacGregor Drive near-by. A limited number of accessible car parks are available closer to the building. For more info on accessible parking, see the UQ website.  The venue is wheelchair accessible, please do let us know if you have any further questions. Tickets: We have a special discount for groups of 3 or more available now. We are happy to discuss volume discount for groups larger than 3, contact treasurer@qums.au for more options. Tickets also available at the door, although we encourage purchasing beforehand to minimise wait times upon arrival.  Content Warning:  TBC Special Mentions:  QUMS is grateful to the University of Queensland Union, for their ongoing support of our community.  QUMS is a proud member choir of the Australian Intervarcity Choral Society Association.

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