2008 Gertrude Langer Ensemble Be enchanted with the classical music talents of the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University’s most talented chamber music ensembles when Queensland Arts Council’s Ontour onstage tours the winners of the Gertrude Langer Ensemble award in October. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, Queensland Arts Council’s Ontour onstage have, for the first time, presented the prestigious award to two ensembles, WonderBrass, a five piece brass ensemble, and Euphoria, a string quartet.   WonderBrass, consisting of Jonathan Christodoulides, Michael Keen, Kerry Thomas, Liam O’Malley and Peter Foley, is the Queensland Conservatorium’s premier chamber brass quintet.   Euphoria is a dynamic group of young women with diverse taste and versatility from Haydn to Shostakovich, and comprise of Lucy Warren, Edwina George, Tara Houghton and Stephanie Arnold – all in their final year of studies at the Conservatorium.   The Gertrude Langer Ensemble scholarship is dedicated to the memory of Queensland Arts Council’s founder and formidable regional arts advocate, Dr Gertrude Langer.   ITINERARY   11 Oct              Barcaldine Shire Hall                         Book at Barcaldine News   12 Oct              Longreach Civic and Cultural Centre                         Book at Longreach Embroidery and Sewing Centre   13 Oct              Winton Club                         Book at Matilda’s Wardrobe   16 Oct              Cloncurry Shire Hall                         Book at Gidgee Baskets   17 Oct              Julia Creek Civic Centre                         Tickets at the door   18 Oct              Richmond Civic Centre                         Book at Richmond Newsagency   19 Oct              Hughenden, Diggers Entertainment Centre                         Book at Hughenden Agencies   21 Oct              Ingham Picture Theatre 6.30pm                         Book at Piotto’s Music, Gifts and Casket   23 Oct              Tully Masonic Centre                         Book at Tully News and Casket Agency   24 Oct              Atherton, Merriland Hall                         Tickets at the door