Great Barrier Reef Orchestra
A product of North Queensland Ensembles Inc.
For over 20 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.
Date Claimer – 2026
Our concert dates for 2026 have been announced!
Concert 1: MARCH CONCERT
Date: Saturday 28 March
Venue: DGPAC, Pimlico
Conductor: Sean O’Boyle
Soloist: David Griffiths (Clarinet)
Concert 2: JUNE CONCERT
Date: Saturday 13 June
Venue: Civic Theatre
Conductor: Theodore Kuchar
Soloist: Oksana Hretchyn (Violin)
Concert 3: GARDENS CONCERT
Popular Classics & Crowd Pleasers
Date: TBA, August
Venue: Queens Gardens
Conductor: Rianta Belford
Sponsored by Townsville City Council
Concert 4: OCTOBER CONCERT
Date: Sunday 11 October
Venue: Civic Theatre
Conductor: Andrew Ryder
Guest Artist: Graeme Connors
Collaboration with 1RAR Band
GBRO’s Latest News & Reviews
- 2025 Fundraising Appeal
- Review: Theodore Kuchar and Friends on 22nd July 2025
- Review: Shooting for the Stars on 14th June 2025
- Video excerpts from BRO’s Orchestral Odyssey
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
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