Learn from and perform with the world’s best
Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University has served music lovers in Queensland and beyond for over half a century. In addition to producing some stellar performers and composers who have graced the stages of Carnegie Hall, Covent Garden, and the Concertgebouw, it has nurtured others who have found their way into recording, teaching, or working with communities.
Our Alumni are one of the Queensland Conservatorium’s greatest assets. Below are just a sample of the many successful and talented people who have studied at Queensland Conservatorium.
We encourage you to join our alumni community and participate in professional development activities, network, access careers services and alumni benefits, share research and expertise, and engage in social events.
Queensland Conservatorium Alumni
Film and television composer
Joff Bush
As a composer and musician, Joff is best known for his work on the hit children’s show Bluey, but his music compositions can be found in film, television, advertising and theatre in Australia and internationally.
Award winning singer-songwriter
Kate Miller-Heidke
Award-winning singer-songwriter and ARIA Award nominee Kate Miller-Heidke effortlessly traverses the worlds of contemporary pop, folk, musical theatre and opera. Her albums have achieved multi-platinum status, appearing in the top 10 album and singles charts numerous times.
Film music pro
Tim Davies
Grammy-nominated and Annie-winner Tim Davies orchestrates for features, television, and video games; composing his own scores; and conducting and arranging for orchestras all around the globe including Frozen, The Lego Movie 2, La La Land, Trolls, and many more.
Musical theatre star
Courtney Monsma
After graduating with a Bachelor of Musical Theatre, actor, singer and dancer Courtney Monsma has gone on to perform in SIX, Aladdin, Mamma Mia!, Frozen The Musical and Wicked The Musical.
Musical theatre star
Georgina Hopson
Handpicked by the grand dame of musical theatre, Julie Andrews, the triple-threat performer was cast in Opera Australia’s My Fair Lady.
Concert Pianist
Jayson Gillham
Jayson’s career has seen him take centre stage, performing as piano soloist with Australian and International orchestras including under the baton of legendary conductor Vladimir Ashkanazy.
The Kite String Tangle
Danny Harley
Triple threat producer, vocalist and songwriter Danny Harley’s solo project, The Kite String Tangle,has taken the popular music charts in Australia by storm.
Renowned composer
Brett Dean
Performing as a violist with the Berlin Philharmonic, Brett is now one of the most internationally performed composers of his generation. His opera Hamlet received wide-acclaim at Glyndebourne Festival and will next headline the Adelaide Festival.
Voice
Katie Noonan
Singer, songwriter, producer, and pianist. Noonan’s career has seen her win four ARIA Awards, go seven times platinum, release over a dozen studio albums. Katie is currently Artistic Director of Queensland Music Festival
Tenor
Kang Wang
Australian-Chinese tenor Kang Wang is currently a member of the Lindemann Young Artist Development Program of the Metropolitan Opera. In 2017, Kang made his house and role debut as Narraboth in Salome and also performed in Beethoven’s Fidelio.
GPS Girl
Karen Jacobsen
Graduate Karen Jacobsen is an international entertainer, singer, motivational speaker and voice over artist. She is the voice behind Apple’s infamous Siri, and features on over 400 million smartphones and GPS systems worldwide.
Voice
Mirusia Louwerse
Celebrated as the 'angel of André Rieu', the Australian-Dutch soprano Mirusia has performed across the world. Mirusia was the youngest ever winner of the Dame Joan Sutherland Opera Award and has realised six solo albums.
Musical Theatre and Acting Alumni
Bachelor of Musical Theatre and Bachelor of Acting graduates are making an impact nationally and internationally, appearing in productions worldwide.
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