Hillbrook Chorale

30/05/2026

28/05/2026

Some highlights from our recent 'Favourites' concert! We feel so lucky to have been joined by our guest instrumentalists, former Chorale director Kylie Los, and so many enthusiastic and supportive audience members! Thanks to all who came!

16/05/2026

Rounding out our string quartet is the fantastic William Shardlow. Our concert today will feature his wonderful viola playing - purchase your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/hillbrook-chorale-favourites
William Shardlow, aged 17, is a viola player in QYS. William is in grade 12 at the Gap State High School where he is part of the Accelerated Music Program. William has studied the viola for 9 years since 2017 and has had various chamber group experiences including TGSHS quartet. He has recently completed his AMEB Lmus exam and had received high distinctions in grades 5-8 leading up to it. William has had a love for music and the viola since he first picked it up in grade three and has driven him to get to where he is today. The warm, mellow, and tenor qualities of the viola are the reason he has such an appreciation for his instrument. William has performed in Young Mannheim Symphonists for two years in 2021 and 2022; he has also performed in MOST 2023 (musically outstanding students). In 2022, he played in the Austa Q Concerto Competition, Enoggera Eisteddfod, and has attended the Australian Youth Orchestra’s national music camp twice.

15/05/2026

Joining us on cello is the talented Laura Boon. To hear her sublime playing, purchase your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/hillbrook-chorale-favourites - and read more about Laura below!

Laura Boon is a student at the Queensland Conservatorium completing a Bachelor of Music (Honours) majoring in performance on Cello. Having previously studied under Gwyn Roberts, she now learns from Hungarian cellist György Deri and Hyung Suk Bae, Principal Cellist of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO). Joining the Queensland Youth Symphony in 2022 ignited her love for orchestral performance alongside similarly passionate musicians. The orchestra’s international tour in 2023 created many memorable experiences, including the privilege to perform in the Musikverein in Vienna.
At the Queensland Conservatorium, Laura enjoys participating in additional orchestral and chamber projects with her colleagues. She has gained valuable insight performing alongside professional ensembles such as the Australian String Quartet, LA Philharmonic Wind Quintet, Ensemble Q, and QSO. Currently, Laura is an Upbeat Artist with Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra, participating in rehearsals and performances and receiving valuable mentorship and professional industry experience.
Outside of classical performance, Laura values using music to connect with the community through private teaching and supporting local events such as art exhibitions and church performances. Her additional love of musical theatre sees her working as a pit musician in various community and QPAC productions.
Looking ahead, Laura is excited to continue a diverse performance career exploring a range of musical genres as a soloist, chamber musician and orchestral performer.

15/05/2026

The Chorale 'Raffle Team' has been busy preparing a number of gorgeous gifts baskets for upcoming concert! If you needed any more motivation to attend, here is a sneak-peek at some of the prizes to be won... Tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/hillbrook-chorale-favourites

14/05/2026

Thanks for the shoutout, Mitchelton today!

Former choir leaders, emerging musicians and long-time performers will reunite in Enoggera as Hillbrook Chorale begins its 30th anniversary concert series.

14/05/2026

Sophie Kirk is our fabulous, 'Favourites' flautist! Purchase your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/hillbrook-chorale-favourites, and hear her lovely playing this SUNDAY!

Sophie Kirk is currently studying a Bachelor of Music and Science at UQ, after graduating from Hillbrook Anglican School. She plays both flute and piano and is enjoys all genres and styles of music. In her spare time, she also loves cooking and reading. After completing undergraduate studies, Sophie aspires to become a music therapist.

13/05/2026

Amalie Grime will be joining us on the violin this weekend! Read more about her below, and purchase your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/hillbrook-chorale-favourites

Amalie Grime is an emerging violinist from the Sunshine-Coast. Currently her music journey has led her to Brisbane whilst she completes her Bachelor of Music Performance at Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University (QCGU) under the guidance of Ensemble Q violinist, Anne Horton. Although new to the professional music world Amalie has had a lot of opportunities and experiences playing in orchestral and chamber ensembles, performing a variety of repertoire ranging from Baroque to modern & contemporary works. In her free time out of the practice room, Amalie works as a NDIS support worker and is passionate about supporting and uplifting others. She hopes to integrate music into her job and advocate for the benefits music brings to people’s lives.

11/05/2026

Myella Jago is one of our wonderful collaborative instrumentalists for 'Favourites' on Sunday! Read more about Myella below, and purchase your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/hillbrook-chorale-favourites

Myella Jago is a 19-year-old completing a Bachelor of Music and Psychology at UQ, majoring in composition. She has a deep passion for composing complex, virtuosic pieces for a range of ensembles and instruments. A confident player on the violin, viola, cello, and oboe, Myella graduated from Brisbane Girls Grammar School after playing in their Chamber Strings for 3 years. She is now an active member of Pulse ensemble, Sketch ensemble, and the UQ Symphony Orchestra. Performance highlights include playing for Her Excellency the Honourable Jeanette Young AC PSM when she was still in Year 12. In the future, Myella hopes to be a neurologist specialising in music, investigating how it helps people with neurodegenerative diseases.

05/05/2026

Introducing one of our very special guests for our 'Favourites' concert - the wonderful Kylie Los! Our past director, Kylie has been invited back to lead some pieces and share in the 30th birthday celebrations! Read more on Kylie below, and purchase your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/hillbrook-chorale-favourites

Kylie Los graduated from the Queensland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Music (Distinction) and was later a member of Opera Queensland’s Developing and Young Artist Program as a repetiteur. From 2010 – 2013, Kylie studied and worked in London and Germany, graduating with Distinction from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama with a Masters of Music (Repetiteur) and was also awarded Guildhall’s Concert Recital Diploma. She subsequently acted as principal repetiteur for several productions for Grange Park Opera. Since returning to Brisbane, Kylie is active as a piano teacher, conductor, accompanist and piano and choral adjudicator. Kylie conducted the SATB Community Choir the Hillbrook Chorale from 2014 – 2021, as well as previously conducting the auditioned adult chamber choir Choral Connection and The Gap State School choral program. She currently enjoys conducting the Year 5 and 6 Novizio choir at All Hallows' School. Kylie has conducted for Education Queensland’s Metropolitan Region Choral Honours Program, Junior Gondwana at the Gondwana National Choral School, and Education Queensland’s Singfest. Kylie is regularly invited to be a guest choral workshop conductor and regularly accompanies several choirs in Brisbane, including at the Queensland Conservatorium.