Queensland Clarinet and Saxophone Society

06/05/2026

Clarinet & Saxophone students and teachers - one week to go until Selmer Paris hosts another masterclass and instrument trial here in Brisbane. A FREE event for students and teachers to have a play in a massed saxophone ensemble, perform in a masterclass, learn about the Selmer Paris range of saxophones, clarinets, and accessories as well as plenty of time to try the instruments and accessories for yourself.

Come along next Tuesday May 12
6pm to 9pm
4MBS Studios, Coorparoo

This event is free but please register to allow for planning and numbers:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/henri-selmer-paris-with-emma-di-marco-and-martin-kay-tickets-1987576177852?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile

18/02/2026

Clarinettists and Saxophonists, join our email subscriber list now and go into the draw to win a double pass to the Southern Cross Soloists' concert 'Hush' on Sunday 1 March, 3pm, at the QPAC Concert Hall.

Want to be in the draw? All you need to do is head over to the QCASS website and fill in your details. It's as easy as a C Major scale! The winner will be drawn randomly from the subscriber list on COB 27 February and contacted directly via email.

https://www.qcass.org

Forget to register? There may be more great prizes in store for our subscribers coming up soon.

Thank you to the Southern Cross Soloists team for the generous tickets to their concert.

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28/01/2026

Saxophone & Clarinet Students - another FREE workshop day from the University of Queensland is this weekend.

Saturday 31 January - 9.30am to 4.30pm
Zelman Cowan School of Music
Free Discovery Day open to all saxophone & clarinet students AMEB Grade 6 and above
Saxophones will take part in a masterclass and saxophone ensemble with lecturer Dr Emma Di Marco and Clarinets will work with lecturer and Head of Wind & Brass, Paul Dean.

Final places available - register here: https://survey.app.uq.edu.au/Discovery-Days-January-2026

Questions and enquiries? Email directly to [email protected]

16/10/2025

Well done to all the clarinettists, saxophonists and ensembles who performed at last weekend's QCASS competition 2025! Were you one of our prize winners? Check out the full listing of prize winners on our website: www.qcass.org, under the competition 2025 tab.
Many thanks once again to our wonderful and generous sponsors who made all these prizes possible, and see you all next year 🎶

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10/10/2025

The Queensland Clarinet and Saxophone Competition starts tomorrow! See you at Waterford Place, St Joseph’s College 🎷🎶

07/10/2025

With the competition this weekend, the Committee would like to thank all of our sponsors for their support in making the event happen:

AMEB QLD
Australian Music Centre
Blow Woodwind and Brass
Brass Music Specialists
Boyds The Piano Shop
Camerata Qld
D'Addario Woodwinds
Ensemble Q
Henri Selmer Paris
Gabriel Vatavu Repairs
Midoros Publishing
Musica Viva
Neille Williams Creative
Online Virtuoso
Other Music
Ozwinds
Paul Kopetz
Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Yamaha
Southern Cross Soloists
Vivace Music

28/09/2025

COMPETITION UPDATE

We are getting closer and closer to the 2025 Queensland Clarinet and Saxophone Competition. As scheduling is currently being finalised, please note the schedule on our website to help you plan your weekend and to confirm the accompanist for your section/s.

https://www.qcass.org

More detailed performance times will be emailed to competitors within the next few days.

Welcome to the online home of the Queensland Clarinet and Saxophone Society. Information on here includes upcoming events, projects and our blog.

14/09/2025

Yes! There is an amazing list of prizes to be won at this year's QCASS competition 🎁🎵 Visit the website on https://www.qcass.org/ and check out the full list, generously supported by our fabulous local and national sponsors.
Oh, and remember: registrations close this coming Friday September 19th, 5pm ..... better get your registration in as soon as you can. You have to be in it to win it, right? 🎶

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25/08/2025

🎶 ENTRIES NOW OPEN 🎶

Register now for the 2025 Queensland Clarinet and Saxophone Competition to be held on October 11 & 12 at St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace. Students can enter in many divisions including:

🎶 Solo Clarinet or Saxophone Performance (divisions arranged by AMEB level)
🎶 Australian Work
🎶 Bass Clarinet & Baritone Saxophone Prize
🎶 Small Ensemble (up to three players)
🎶 Ensembles & Quartets

For more information visit: https://www.qcass.org/2025info

03/08/2025

A call-out to all clarinettists and clarinet enthusiasts: World-renowned international clarinet soloist Michael Collins is coming to Brisbane, and you are invited to attend his masterclass on August 23rd, 2-4pm at UQ! This masterclass "Craft Your Sound" is hosted by Yamaha Australia, in conjunction with Brass Music Specialists and the University of Queensland ...... and it is FREE!
Register via this link to book your (free) seat:
https://music.uq.edu.au/event/session/8520