2012 CHOIRS

Choristry
Melbourne
Classic Choral
Choristry is a choral ensemble based in Melbourne, Australia. Established under the name DeChorum in 2008, the ensemble performs under the direction of conductor, composer and performer Trevor Jones. The name was changed to Choristry in August 2009. The choir’s inaugural concert, a...

Concordis Chamber Choir
Victoria
Chamber Choir
Formed in 1998 by current Artistic Director Andrew Hunter, Concordis Chamber Choir has firmly established itself as one of Australia’s finest choral ensembles. Since the first meeting of school leavers, Concordis has grown into a group of some 40 young men and women auditioned from across...

Exaudi Youth Choir
Richmond, Victoria
Exaudi is the winner of the 2009 National Eisteddfod Choral Championships where they also placed first in the Sacred, Contemporary and Australian-British sections. Exaudi takes its name from the Latin word meaning “listen to us” or “understand us”. Founded by Claire...

Melbourne Singers of Gospel
South Melbourne
Gospel
Melbourne Singers of Gospel (MSG) is a secular and unauditioned choir based in South Melbourne (although our singers come from everywhere!) and performing in the style of the massed congregational gospel choirs of the United States and Southern Africa. MSG sings traditional and contemporary...

SYDNEY GAY and LESBIAN CHOIR
Sydney, NSW
Contemporary A Cappella
Sydney Gay & Lesbian Choir is a non-auditioned choir which welcomes members regardless of their sexual identity or musical experience. Since forming 20 years ago, the choir has performed Carl Vine’s Mythologia with Sydney Dance Company at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Arts Festival, hosted...

Voices of Birralee
Brisbane
Youth Choral
  Voices of Birralee is a Brisbane based non-profit child and youth choral organisation founded in 1995 by Artistic Director Julie Christiansen, OAM. It now comprises eleven ensembles, which have attained a remarkable level of professionalism and are highly acclaimed by national and...

CHOIRS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS

Berwick Youth Choir
AUS - visited in FoV in 2011
Young Voices
Berwick Youth Choir (BYC) was founded in 1986 by highly-regarded music educator Jean Heriot, OAM and this year is celebrating 25 years of operation. BYC is a non-profit organisation committed to the highest standards of vocal, choral and music tuition for all children, and has an established...

Hamilton and Alexandra College Voices
VIC
Youth Choral
The Hamilton and Alexandra College is a co-educational day and boarding School located in Hamilton, in the south west of Victoria. The College has two campuses within Hamilton. The Chaucer Street Campus encompasses the Senior School accommodating students from Year 7 through to Year 12. The...

Heart and Soul
TAS
Heart & Soul is a six member group whose love of singing a cappella 4-6 part harmonic arrangements has been the cohesive force that has kept them together for almost 9 years. Heart & Soul enjoy singing together at community events and festivals, including the Sustainability Expo and the...

Lulia
AUS
Lulia are a recently formed a cappella quartet seeking to celebrate diversity and harmony through a shared passion for singing. They deliver a diverse repertoire ranging from madrigals, traditional and classical, through to modern. Choir Director: Carolyn Poortenaar

Mah Belle Amie
TAS
Contemporary
Mah Belle Amie means 'my beautiful friend' and is a combination of the Tarremah Steiner School choir (Soft Palate) and the Southern Belles, most of whom have previously performed in the Festival of Voices. Performances include Tarremah School events and Brookfield Vineyard,  and made...

Melbourne Mass Gospel Choir

Gospel
Melbourne Mass Gospel Choir - 80 voices singing foot stompin’, hand clappin’ Black gospel. MMGC sings traditional, popular and cutting edge Black gospel. Formed in 2008, the choir has performed sell out shows at the famous Gershwin Room at the Espy, the Corner Hotel in Richmond,...

Nelson Sound
TAS
Contemporary
Nelson Sound began 4 years ago as a training choir for those people who love to sing but have a limited musical background. Now the group has progressed to an intermediate standard and perform regularly throughout the year. Repertoire varies from classical through to pop and accompanied to a...

Nourish Women's Choir
TAS
Contemporary
Nourish Womens Choir is a vibrant choir of around 25 - 35 women  that began in 2009. They enjoy exploring a wide range of repertoire, including popular music that has been arranged by Choir Director Betsy Hanson, African and songs from other cultures. They are often joined by Robbie, Betsy...

Rogues and Angels
VIC
Melbourne- based choirs The Errol's  Angels and The Rogues Choir have specially combined to perform in Festival of Voices for the first time. These two community singing groups celebrate the connections created though the joy of song. They sing a cappella folk and world music. This year...

Sing Australia
AUS
Sing Australia Pty Ltd was established in 1985 by Colin Slater OAM, an accomplished singer and singing teacher, to promote singing, Australian compositions and Australian artists. High among the organisation's priorities has been the encouragement of people to sing using a unique style of...