Great Barrier Reef Orchestra
A product of North Queensland Ensembles Inc.
For over 25 years, Townsville’s community orchestra has drawn from the diversity of experience in North Queensland to gather together gifted and talented musicians who volunteer to play orchestral music for the community. Read more about us here.
Concert Season 2026
Our concert dates for 2026 have been updated!
Upcoming
Date: Sunday 19 April
Venue: St Patrick’s College Auditorium
Conductor: Ann Milanovic
Choir and soloists: The Cleveland Singers
Date: 1st to 3rd of May (we’re playing at the Finale)
Venue: Hughenden Showground
Soloist: William Barton (Didgeridoo)
Lyrical Landscapes
Date: Saturday 13 June
Venue: Civic Theatre
Conductor: Theodore Kuchar
Soloist: Oksana Hretchyn (Violin)
Date: Saturday, 11 July
Venue: St Patrick’s College Auditorium
Conductor: Volker Heldtfeld
Choir and soloists: The Cleveland Singers
Winter Garden Concert
Popular Classics & Crowd Pleasers
Date: 2nd of August
Venue: Queens Gardens
Conductor: Peter Morris
Sponsored by Townsville City Council
October Concert TBA
Date: Sunday 11 October
Venue: Civic Theatre
Conductor: Andrew Ryder
Guest Artist: Graeme Connors
Collaboration with 1RAR Band
Past
Rhythm & Reverie
Date: Saturday 28 March
Venue: DGPAC, Pimlico
Conductor: Richard Davis
Soloist: David Griffiths (Clarinet)
GBRO’s Latest News & Reviews
- Theodore Kuchar recognised as one of the world’s top music professionals
- 2026 Fundraising Appeal
- Review: Theodore Kuchar and Friends on 22nd July 2025
- Review: Shooting for the Stars on 14th June 2025
Become a Member
Interested in attending GBRO concerts?
Interested in playing in the orchestra?
Head over to the Membership page to find out the benefits of becoming a member…
Contact Us
We’d love to hear from you. Head over to our Contact Us page to get in touch…
