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The Early Music Society of Queensland is pleased to invite you to a four-hour workshop for players of all low instruments (pitch A440.) Come along and experience playing in an ensemble where the focus will be on the wonderful world of low instruments.

Designed for players of tenor instruments and below, cello and bass stringed instruments etc, this workshop offers the opportunity to explore historical repertoire, performance practices and ensemble playing in a supportive and enjoyable environment. Participants should be reasonably confident players at intermediate level or above. Please contact the event organiser before you book if you have any questions regarding suitability of instrument. 

The workshop will be presented by musician and educator, Dr Michael O’Loghlin. Michael is a cello, double bass and viola da gamba player, and is a former member of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra. He has played with most of the Australian symphony orchestras, as well as orchestras and specialist early music ensembles in Germany and Austria. He is a founding member of Brisbane’s ensemble for Baroque music on original instruments, the Badinerie Players, an examiner for AMEB and an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Queensland School of Music.

Michael's book, Frederick the Great and his Musicians: the Viola da Gamba Music of the Berlin School, was published in 2008 and reprinted in 2016. He currently teaches cello, double bass and viola da gamba from his studio in Brisbane.

Sunday 4 October 2026    -    9 am to 1 pm    -    Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre, 38 Thallon Street, Sherwood, Brisbane, Q4075    -    Morning tea included

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Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre 
38 Thallon Street  Sherwood QLD 4075

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