MUSIC
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Choirs
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ARCappella
Description: Arcappella is a top community choir in Melbourne's North. Arcappella is renown for its diverse repertoire that includes everything from the Beatles, to African spirituals, to pop songs musical numbers and of course Christmas carols! Arcappella invites all interested singers (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) to come and join the choir. Arcappella aims to encourage and develop vocal talent and community participation, performing at a range of festivals and events throughout the year. In 2009, Arcappella received the Darebin Australia Day Award for its contribution to the local community over the past 10 years. Arcappella rehearses on Wednesday evenings at the Donald Street Community Hall, near the corner of Donald Street and Tyler Street Preston at 7.30pm. ARCappella particulary encourages young people and young adults to participate, but is open to singers of all ages. No previous choir experience required. Arcappella is part of the ARC - Amatuer Repertory Company. For more information go to our website - www.arc-theatre.com
Business Phone: 9480 5309
Title: Ms
Contact Firstname: Amelia
Contact Surname: van Lint
Position / Title: Arcappella Committee
Address: PO Box 8096
Suburb: PRESTON
State: VIC
PostCode: 3072
Mobile Number: 0434 356 688
Email: arcappellamanager@arc-theatre.com
Web: www.darebin.org/sites/ArcappellaChoir/index.asp | |
ARCappella - The Choir of ARC Theatre Company
Description: A top community choir in Melbourne's North. Interested in Singing? Come and Join Us! ARCappella is an community choir for males and females. Our music is performed a-cappella, in four part harmony. No previous choir experience required. We perform at a range of community performances and each year hold a Christmas Choir for 10 weeks. ARCappella rehearses on Wednesday evenings 7:30-9:30pm at the Donald Street Community Hall in Preston during school terms. Come and do something "glee" like on a Wednesday night and join us!
Business Phone: 0434 356 688
Title: Ms
Contact Firstname: Amelia
Contact Surname: van Lint
Position / Title: ARCappella Manager
Section: ARC
Address: Donald Street Community Hall, Donald St
Suburb: PRESTON
State: VIC
PostCode: 3072
Mobile Number: 0434 356 688 |
Brunswick Women's Choir
Description: The BWC is a self managed community based choir, performing a range of music from many cultures. Singing. Concerts. A'capella singers. World and women's music reflecting issues facing us in our lives today. Songs affirming women's experience and about social justice. Some in other languages than English.
Business Phone: 9380 4991
Title: Ms.
Contact Firstname: Jenny
Contact Surname: Whitlock
Position / Title: Administrator
Address: PO Box 307
Suburb: BRUNSWICK
State: VIC
PostCode: 3056
Email: jennywit@austarmetro.com.au | |
Canto Coro Inc
Description: Community choir featuring Greek, Latin American and new Australian choral works with social justice themes. Rehearse on Saturdays 3pm to 6pm, August to December in Brunswick. Fee:$120 (concession available).
Business Phone: 9391 5728
Title: Ms
Contact Firstname: Sarah
Contact Surname: Berry
Position / Title: President
Address: PO Box 1580
Suburb: COLLINGWOOD
State: VIC
PostCode: 3066
Email: berrys@connexus.net.au
Web: www.cantocoro.net |
Choir of the Parish of Jika Jika
Description: The choir meets to rehearse on Wednesday nights, 6.30-8.00pm, alternating between All Saints Preston and St George's Reservoir. The choir sings for regular services in both centres.
If you want to take your singing to the next level one of the benefits of joining the choir is free tuition in sight reading and voice production.
Business Phone: 0407 816 321
Title: Mr
Contact Firstname: Kieran
Contact Surname: Crichton
Position / Title: Director of Music
Section: Parish of Jika Jika
Address: PO Box 81
Suburb: PRESTON
State: VIC
PostCode: 3072
Email: music@jikajika.com
Web: www.jikajika.com | |
Coro Furlan
Description: All male Italian choir formed 1975. It rehearses every Tuesday night at Furlan Club 1 Matisi Street, Thornbury. It was formed as a regional choir from the northeastern part of Italy. It has become the only all male Italian choir in Melbourne and it needs more exposure in the community. Membership 25. We have non-Italians singing in the choir.
Business Phone: 0418 357 414
Title: Dr
Contact Firstname: Renato
Contact Surname: Vecchies
Position / Title: Secretary
Address: 7 Dalvey St
Suburb: HEIDELBERG
State: VIC
PostCode: 3084
Web: www.corofurlan.com |
Expressive Women's Choir
Description: Expressive Womens choir is open to all women in the community. Our aim is to bring women together through singing and sharing our stories. We build a repertoire of songs relevent to the group and weave these together with our stories in community performances. No singing experience is necessary.
The choir meets on Tuesday evenings 7pm to 9pm during school terms at the Northcote Uniting Church, 251 High Street, Northcote. New members always welcome.
Business Phone: 0421 426 117
Contact Firstname: Bronwyn
Contact Surname: Calcutt
Position / Title: Director/facilitator
Address: Northcote Uniting Church,251 High Street
Suburb: NORTHCOTE
State: VIC
PostCode: 3070
Mobile Number: 0421 426 117
Email: bronnyalice@optusnet.com.au | |
La La La
Description: A group of approximately 25 people who perform a cappella traditional, classical, jazz and folk French songs from the 13th to the 20th centuries. The choir meets every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at the Northcote Uniting Church, 251 High Street, Northcote. We perform at a number of venues and community festivals.
* New members welcome, especially tenors!*
An ability to sing in tune is essential and some knowledge of French would be an advantage, but is not essential.
Business Phone: 0431 471 783
Title: Mr
Contact Firstname: Stuart
Contact Surname: Wells
Position / Title: Choir Administrator
Section: Northcote Uniting Church
Address: 251 High St
Suburb: NORTHCOTE
State: VICTORIA
PostCode: 3070
Email: la_la_la@optusnet.com.au |
Lipstick and Spurs
Description: Lipstick and Spurs is a country choir led by local musician and songwriter Jenny Taylor. Based in the Thornbury Northcote area the choir performs country tunes with an enthusiasm and energy that would lift the heart of any audience. The choir meets on Sunday afternoon 5pm to 7pm during school terms at the Northcote Uniting Church, 251 High Street, Northcote. New members welcome.
Business Phone: 0413 045 553
Contact Firstname: Jenny
Contact Surname: Taylor
Position / Title: Director
Address: Northcote Uniting Church, 251 High Street
Suburb: NORTHCOTE
State: VIC
PostCode: 3070
Mobile Number: 0413 045 553
Email: jennsong@iprimus.com.au | |
Marita’s Singing Studio
Description: Be yourself and sing! At Marita's Singing Studio you will develop your vocal potential in a fun and supportive environment. Participate in individual singing lessons, Women's Vocal Group, Junior Song and Movement and Tinies- Song, Dance and Dress Ups. Sing a broad variety of repertoire,including retro pop, funky tunes, jazz, soul and world music. Perform in a variety of exciting performance projects; Cabaret, Festivals and Community Events.
Business Phone: 9484 0502 / 0403 904 859
Title: Mrs
Contact Firstname: Marita
Contact Surname: Bajurnow
Position / Title: Artistic Director
Section: Choirs
Address: Armadale St
Suburb: THORNBURY
State: VIC
PostCode: 3071
Fax Number: n/a
Mobile Number: 0403 904 859
Email: info@maritassingingstudio.com
Web: www.maritassingingstudio.com |
Melbourne Chorus of Sweet Adelines Intl
Description: Melbourne Chorus is a group of approximately 80 ladies who sing unaccompanied harmonies in the barbershop style under the direction of Jeanette Whitmore. We rehearse each Wednesday night at the East Kew Primary School Music Centre. Our members join us from all over Melbourne - from near (Eaglemont, Kew) and far (Melton, Geelong, Croydon, Cranbourne and Mt Eliza).
Business Phone: 0500 544 566
Title: Mrs
Contact Firstname: Sandra
Contact Surname: Beath
Position / Title: Board Member
Section: Choirs
Address: PO Box 773
Suburb: KEW
State: VIC
PostCode: 3101
Web: www.melbournechorus.org.au | |
Northern Voice Community Choir
Description: Northern Voice is now almost 2 years old. Mixed male and female. Musical Director Dr Joseph Jordania. Eclectic repertoire ranging from Russian, Georgian to folk and contemporary songs. Arrangements are by Joseph, original arrangement of well known songs. Four part harmony is the norm. New members welcome. No audition required.
Business Phone: 9642 0422
Contact Firstname: Mary
Contact Surname: Crooks
Address: 247 Clarke St
Suburb: NORTHCOTE
State: VIC
PostCode: 3070
Fax Number: 9486 3428
Email: crooksie247@hotmail.com |
Pan African Choir
Description: An open community choir which specialises in songs and drumming from this vast continent. Currently we sing in about 8 different African languages and have regular African guest artists to teach us songs of their tradition. We are always welcoming to new members. In 2004 we worked, performed and recorded with Valanga Xhosa, Carlos Panguana and David Marama. We performed at Melbourne International Festival, The Boite and Darebin Music Feast. The group is run by Jen Skate and Chris Lesser. We rehearse at Northcote Uniting Church, Sunday 7.30 pm
Business Phone: 0425 749 498
Contact Firstname: Jen
Contact Surname: Skate
Position / Title: Co Director
Address: Northcote Uniting Church
251 High St
Suburb: NORTHCOTE
State: VIC
PostCode: 3070
Fax Number: 9443 9777
Mobile Number: 0425 749 498 | |
River of Song - The Awakenings Choir
Description: The Awakenings Choir meets weekly on Tuesday evening from 7-9pm. We begin with a meditation process, followed by vocal warm up, which may include toning, chanting, sound healing or short songs. We then work on developing repertoire for performance. We complete the session with another short meditation of gratitude.
Business Phone: 0409 946 994
Title: Ms
Contact Firstname: Michelle
Contact Surname: Morgan
Position / Title: Director
Section: River of Song
Address: 88 Station St
Suburb: FAIRFIELD
State: VIC
PostCode: 3086
Mobile Number: 0409 946 994
Email: michelleamymorgan@hotmail.com
Web: www.riverofsong.com.au |
Sing Sing Choir
Description: An acapella choir based in Northcote with a diverse repertoire ranging from early European music to jazz, world and contemporary. The choir has performed at the Northcote Uniting Church and at other community events. Rehearsals Monday Nights 7.30 - 9.00pm at Oldis gardens Jika Jika Community Centre. New members welcome! Some musical knowledge is helpful but no previous experience necessary.
Business Phone: 0434 978 551
Title: MS
Contact Firstname: Sarah
Contact Surname: Mandie
Position / Title: Musical Director
Section: N/A
Address: Riversdale Rd
Suburb: CAMBERWELL
State: VIC
PostCode: 3124
Email: littlemissmandie@gmail.com | |
Sisters of Song
Description: For anyone who wants to sing and who loves singing! An exciting, large vocal group incorporating group singing lessons and performance. Fun songs from 60's to now with participants of all ages and singing experience. Beginners are welcome! Located at Reservoir West Primary School on Thursday nights.
Business Phone: 9470 6813
Title: Ms
Contact Firstname: Irene
Contact Surname: Bennetts
Position / Title: Director
Section: Sisters of Song
Address: Reservoir West Primary School
Carrington Rd
Suburb: RESERVOIR
State: VIC
PostCode: 3073
Mobile Number: 0412 822 126
Email: sistersofsong@bigpond.com |
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