Membership 101

Who is QUMS for?

Established in 1912, QUMS (pronounced kwums) is a non-auditioned choir, based at the University of Queensland. We offer a friendly environment in which music lovers of all ages and from all walks of life can enjoy singing a variety of works. We perform music of all genres and eras, renaissance to modern, in a wide range of venues across Brisbane. QUMS is one of the few non-auditioned choirs in Brisbane.

While we are primarily a UQ student run organisation (and actively encourage all UQ students with an interest in singing to join), QUMS is also open to all members of the public. We do not have limits or expectations regarding age or musical ability, and there are no auditions. 

When do you rehearse?

QUMS rehearses at the University of Queensland (UQ), St Lucia Campus, every Wednesday night from 7 to 9.30 PM with a tea break in the middle.

Rehearsals for Semester 1 2025 began on the 12th February 2025 and run through til 04 June 2025. We'll start back up again for Semester 2 on 23 July 2025. Keep an eye on our calendar for rehearsal location as they sometimes change week to week, depending on other UQ class bookings

How much does it cost?

Our fee structure is designed to be affordable for most:

If you would like to join us or are just curious to see what we're about, grab a cheap monthly membership and try us out! You can register your membership here.

Do you do anything other than singing on a Wednesday night? 

Yes!

As well as regular Wednesday rehearsals, we occasional have additional sectional rehearsals, where each section can concentrate on their own part. These sectionals usually go for an hour or two. Section Leaders organise these rehearsals in consultation with the members of their section. they are generally on weekends, but sometimes evenings during the week also - depending on what works best for the majority of the section. 

QUMS also holds day camps or weekend rehearsal camps from time to time. Day camps are full-day rehearsal workshops, usually held on campus on a Saturday. Weekend rehearsal camps occur over a whole weekend and are held at an out-of-town campsite. As well as providing an opportunity to intensely workshop and polish repertoire ahead of performances, these occasions are also a lot of fun, with time for relaxation and socialising, as well as activities such as the Camp Revue!

We are not all work and no play, however; we maintain a busy social calendar throughout the year. Social events range from weekly coffee after rehearsal, to barbeques on campus, to the end of year formal Academic Dinner. There is always something planned and the social events are a great way to get to know one's fellow choristers better!

Have other questions? 

For more information, please contact us via social media or email.