About CQCM

The Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music is proud of its reputation for providing a supportive, nurturing and friendly environment for exceptional students to work with award-winning staff.

As a student you will be challenged, you will refine your skills and you will begin to think and function as a professional. You will undergo transformation through rigorous and intensive training while being surrounded by like-minded individuals who will support and encourage you to extend your boundaries, broaden your outlook and seek out new possibilities in the pursuit of excellence.

In 1989 the Queensland Conservatorium of Music established a regional campus in Mackay. Located in a leased school facility in Shakespeare Street, it was originally intended to deliver preparatory courses in music. The growing strength and recognition of the institution and its incorporation into CQUniversity in 1996 confirmed the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music (CQCM) as an entity in its own right.

In 2000, CQCM moved to its new, purpose built facility at CQUniversity Mackay. This further cemented its place as a quality, music-training centre that was committed to long-term viability and a sustainable contribution to the arts in Central Queensland. A number of important strategic decisions including, the establishment of industry partnerships with Hamilton Island Enterprises, touring projects, links with overseas institutions and international staff, and the growing recognition of the CQCM brand, all contributed to its current national and international status.

CQUniversity now offers music and theatre undergraduate programs in Rockhampton, Mackay with some programs available by distance education. Through the various specialisations, students are encouraged to take their music and theatre skills to the highest levels possible through a wide range of performance opportunities that include a variety of different music ensembles and stage productions. CQUniversity is renowned for its commitment to excellence, and as a student you will be inspired and motivated to achieve your very best by the staff and industry professionals who teach in each of the programs.

Post-graduate programs are also available with Honours degrees in Music and Theatre, a coursework Graduate Certificate in Arts Administration, Graduate Certificate in Creative Industries, a Master of Creative Enterprise and PhD study by application.

CQUniversity's CQCM continues to pursue excellence and innovation in its academic programs, research initiatives and community outreach, making it one of Australia's foremost providers of arts education.