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2018 Annual General Meeting

NORTH QUEENSLAND ENSEMBLES INC BARRIER REEF ORCHESTRA ABN: 73-365-249-138 NOTICE OF 2018 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING All members are advised that the Annual General Meeting (AGM), of North Queensland Ensembles Inc will take place at Pimlico Performing Arts Centre Fulham Road Pimlico on Sunday 27th May 2018, commencing at ... More

President’s Report to 2017/2018 Annual General Meeting

It seems no time since our last AGM which was held exactly 12 months ago. We have had a very busy and successful twelve months. The orchestra continues to grow in strength. We constantly seek recognition as an important part of the Townsville Community and we need to keep building on the high profile role. We have ... More

Review: English Landscapes on 24th March 2018

So, what entices you to attend a BRO concert?  Those who do not receive emails about forthcoming concerts depend on the banners that regularly appear on fences in various throughout our city. Well, it falls to the hard-working Simon who strides out in all weathers to attach those banners and remove them. Our sincere ... More

Review: Evening Serenade on 28th October 2017

by Billie Saint Rang BRO’s last performance for 2017, Evening Serenade, was another outstanding concert achievement, rounding off the already successful orchestral season. Our largest audience to date was presented with an evening of items familiar to listeners of the classical hit parade, some operatic arias, and ... More

Review – Beethoven on 19th August 2017

No need for any fancy title for this concert. Three solid pieces by one of the best known classical composers could be announced simply by his name. What a feast it was for Beethoven lovers. The BRO just seems to keep getting better. The works in this concert are very demanding in both technical skill and stamina and the ... More

Review – AFCM Queens Garden Concert on 30th July 2017

Keeping up a Tradition - Australian Festival of Chamber Music Queens Gardens Concert Does a concert in Queens Garden's each year for three years constitute a tradition? Let's hope so because we were treated to another high quality, varied and enjoyable concert organised by the AFCM this year at the end of July.  The ... More

President’s Report to 2016/2017 Annual General Meeting

I was honoured to have been elected as President of the Management Committee of the Barrier Reef Orchestra at our May AGM in 2016. I feel very humbled to be following the leadership of Simon McConnell and Andrew Ryder who have very ably lead the orchestra over recent years.  The orchestra has grown in skill and ... More

2017 Committee Nominations

Nominations have been received for the AGM on 21st May 2017. You can view the nominations here. As there are still vacancies, further nominations will be accepted from the floor at the meeting. More

Notice of 2017 Annual General Meeting

NORTH QUEENSLAND ENSEMBLES INC BARRIER REEF ORCHESTRA ABN:  73-365-249-138 All members are advised that the Annual General Meeting (AGM), of North Queensland Ensembles Inc will take place at Pimlico Performing Arts Centre, Fulham Road, Pimlico on Sunday 21st May 2017, commencing at 2:00pm. A copy of the agenda ... More

Review – Bohemian Classics on 12th March 2017

The early start to this concert saw many true followers of the Barrier Reef Orchestra prepare for a night of musical delights by wining and dining at the theatre. A diverse crowd of parents and player relatives, along with regular and new music lovers, confirmed the Bohemian Classics as one of the BRO’s largest audienc... More