Our music brings people together.
We provide opportunities for players and audiences to create memorable experiences immersed in the beauty of chamber music.
Our Concerts
ICO Sundays @ 1pm
Sunday March 29th @ 1.00pm
Indooroopilly State High School
Become immersed in Shakespearean storytelling with Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 and Beethoven: The Creatures of Prometheus.
Soloist: Elizabeth Lu
Program
Mendelssohn – Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64
Beethoven – The Creatures of Prometheus
Click here to read the online program with detailed program notes.
Tickets
Pre-purchased (prior to 10pm the night before): $20
All tickets at the door are $25 – online payment, bank transfer or cash (correct change preferred)
Companion card holders, under 12s and ISHS students have free entry to all our concerts.
Venue information
Indooroopilly State High School (ISHS) – music school (M-block) hall.
Off street parking is available via the McCaul St entrance to the school in the designated parking areas. From the Town Square/school grounds parking there are steps down to the concert hall. Parking is also available in Turner St and in the staff car park on Ward St. There is a level set-down area half-way along Turner St that has step-free access to the hall; this is the best access for people with limited mobility.
Tea and coffee is available before, during and after the concert. Please help yourself.
Soloist
Elizabeth Lu
Elizabeth is a Year 12 student at the Queensland Academy for Science, Mathematics and Technology and began the violin at the age of eight, inspired by a television character. She also learns piano and viola.
A dedicated member of the Queensland Youth Orchestras (QYO) since 2020, Elizabeth has held several prominent leadership positions across the ensembles. Beyond her orchestral achievements, Elizabeth has performed solo works such as Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 4 and Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E Minor. Additionally, Elizabeth performs regularly in chamber ensembles and has played in a professional setting for wedding ceremonies and private events as part of a string quartet.
Our online program has more details of Elizabeth’s music journey – click here.
Concerts later in the year:
This year we are celebrating Discovery.
In June, come along to our joint concert with Indooroopilly State High School where will will perform Paisello Barber of Seville and Bottesini Double Bass Concerto No. 2 in B Minor Movement 1. Double bass soloist: Alex Liao.
The program for our September and December concerts is yet to be finalised.
Future Concert Dates
Sunday 21 June 2026
Sunday 13 September 2026
Sunday 6 December 2026
Our Story
We gather together weekly to have fun playing orchestral music in a friendly, welcoming group. Whether young or old, novice or professional, we’re all connected through our passion for music.
Sixty years ago a group of friends decided to meet regularly in their lounge rooms in Indooroopilly to play music. Indooroopilly Chamber Orchestra grew out of this informal music group, and has been meeting regularly in various forms since the 1950s.
Whether joining a rehearsal or attending a performance, our audience and players share the common ground of a love for chamber music, and that’s what helps us build meaningful connections and experiences.
Our performances are characterised by an exceptional repertoire of full-scale symphonies, suites and concerti that showcase our players and the talents of Brisbane’s young soloists. If you are looking for a group to play with, come along and see if we are right for you!
How you can support us
It costs approximately $16,000 a year to run the rehearsal program for the orchestra. Currently our income sources are term fees from our players and concert ticket sales. You can support us by playing with us, coming to one of our concerts, making a donation to us or donating your Containers for Change refund to us.
Containers for Change
We are registered with the Containers for Change recycling program, and we’d love you to collect your recyclables and donate your refund to us.
It’s easy to donate your recycling refund to us:
- Collect eligible containers.
- Take them to a container refund point.
- Quote our scheme ID number (C10219780) at your refund point.
The Containers for Change website and the app tell you which containers are eligible for a 10c refund, where to find a refund point nearby, and how to use our specific number to donate your refund.
Thankyou for your support.
