The 2018 choirs
(Please be aware that the programme may experience unexpected change.)
(Please be aware that the programme may experience unexpected change.)
SESSION 1
FRIDAY 24 AUGUST - 7.30 pm
STAGE 1: Phillips Hall, Blackheath Community Centre
FRIDAY 24 AUGUST - 7.30 pm
STAGE 1: Phillips Hall, Blackheath Community Centre
VOILÀ!
Directed by Jocelyn Moen
French songs - mostly originals by Jocelyn Moen.
facebook.com/voilachoir/
http://www.jocemoen.com
Directed by Jocelyn Moen
French songs - mostly originals by Jocelyn Moen.
facebook.com/voilachoir/
http://www.jocemoen.com
Ex Gracia
Directed by Dr Naomi Degabriele
Hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s and the 1700s.
facebook.com/ExGraciaChoir/
Directed by Dr Naomi Degabriele
Hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s and the 1700s.
facebook.com/ExGraciaChoir/
Urban Voices
Directed by Alex Pringle
Pop, soul and musicals.
www.facebook.com/UrbanVoicesChoirEpping/
Directed by Alex Pringle
Pop, soul and musicals.
www.facebook.com/UrbanVoicesChoirEpping/
Mudlarks
Directed by Alison Jones
Songs with a heart: African, Henry Lawson and contemporary Australian and US.
alison46@yahoo.com
Directed by Alison Jones
Songs with a heart: African, Henry Lawson and contemporary Australian and US.
alison46@yahoo.com
(Photo: Graham McCarter)
The Heathens
Directed by Christine Wheeler
Folk and popular music from Australia and the world.
heathenschoir.org
Directed by Christine Wheeler
Folk and popular music from Australia and the world.
heathenschoir.org
LATE SESSION A
FRIDAY 24 AUGUST – 10.00 pm
STAGE 4: New Ivanhoe Hotel
SESSION 2
SATURDAY 25 AUGUST - 10.00 am
STAGE 1: Phillips Hall, Blackheath Community Centre
(Photo: Geoff Shalala)
Warrimoo Chorale
Directed by Brian Eggert
Nostalgic WW2 era classics.
https://www.warrimoochorale.com
johnnjen@tpg.com.au
Directed by Brian Eggert
Nostalgic WW2 era classics.
https://www.warrimoochorale.com
johnnjen@tpg.com.au
Chorella
Directed by Anthony Jones
Contemporary pop, Torres Strait Islander and Renaissance Spanish songs.
lindensong@bigpond.com
Directed by Anthony Jones
Contemporary pop, Torres Strait Islander and Renaissance Spanish songs.
lindensong@bigpond.com
Awesome Voices
Directed by Simon Chate
Original, jazz, gospel, contemporary, Celtic.
awesomevoices.net
facebook.com/Awesome-Voices-297820630239770/
Directed by Simon Chate
Original, jazz, gospel, contemporary, Celtic.
awesomevoices.net
facebook.com/Awesome-Voices-297820630239770/
Canada Bay Community Choir
Directed by Kathryn Zerk
Modern and folk.
ccbc.org.au
a7rooney@gmail.com
Directed by Kathryn Zerk
Modern and folk.
ccbc.org.au
a7rooney@gmail.com
Cantrice
Directed by Julie Blewitt
Acappella - '40s, folk and Beatles.
Julie Blewitt: 0401 101 171
julieblewitt@yahoo.com.au
Directed by Julie Blewitt
Acappella - '40s, folk and Beatles.
Julie Blewitt: 0401 101 171
julieblewitt@yahoo.com.au
Vocalocal
Directed by Paul Scott-Williams
Contemporary.
Directed by Paul Scott-Williams
Contemporary.
SESSION 3
SATURDAY 25 AUGUST - 12.30 pm
STAGE 2: Blackheath Presbyterian Church
New Day Carers' Choir
Directed by Naomi Cooper
Pop and contemporary Australian.
naomi@naomicooper.com.au
Directed by Naomi Cooper
Pop and contemporary Australian.
naomi@naomicooper.com.au
The Valley Voices Choir
Directed by Peter Oregan
Classic hits.
danc.org.au/index.php/programs/activities/101-community-choir
Directed by Peter Oregan
Classic hits.
danc.org.au/index.php/programs/activities/101-community-choir
Macquarie Chapel Presbyterian Church Choir
Directed by Krzysztof Czerwinski
Classical, pop, African, spirituals.
www.macchapchoir.com
Directed by Krzysztof Czerwinski
Classical, pop, African, spirituals.
www.macchapchoir.com
SESSION 4
SATURDAY 25 AUGUST - 2.00 pm
STAGE 3: Blackheath Uniting Church
SATURDAY 25 AUGUST - 2.00 pm
STAGE 3: Blackheath Uniting Church
Beating Time
Directed by Margot McLaughlin
Ballads, spirituals, Italian language.
mcleod@optusnet.com.au
Directed by Margot McLaughlin
Ballads, spirituals, Italian language.
mcleod@optusnet.com.au
Loco Femme
Directed by Barbara Shearer-Jones
Contemporary, African, gospel
0435 004 264
Directed by Barbara Shearer-Jones
Contemporary, African, gospel
0435 004 264
Aqualuna
Directed by Phillip Eames
Popular and mixed repertoire.
www.facebook.com/aqualunachoir/
aqualunachoir@gmail.com
Directed by Phillip Eames
Popular and mixed repertoire.
www.facebook.com/aqualunachoir/
aqualunachoir@gmail.com
Alfresco Jubilo
Directed by Georgina Spilsbury
Madrigals and part-songs.
gm-u3a.com.au/
info@gm-u3a.com.au
Directed by Georgina Spilsbury
Madrigals and part-songs.
gm-u3a.com.au/
info@gm-u3a.com.au
SESSION 5
SATURDAY 25 AUGUST - 3.30 pm
STAGE 1: Phillips Hall, Blackheath Community Centre
SATURDAY 25 AUGUST - 3.30 pm
STAGE 1: Phillips Hall, Blackheath Community Centre
The Byrd Consort
Directed by Claire Cook
Conducted by James Dixon
Renaissance polyphony.
Claire Cook 4784 3750
Directed by Claire Cook
Conducted by James Dixon
Renaissance polyphony.
Claire Cook 4784 3750
Sounds Live
Directed by Tracey Callinan
World music, soul, folk, popular and social justice.
Directed by Tracey Callinan
World music, soul, folk, popular and social justice.
(Photo: Jennifer Wong)
Jubila Singers
Directed by Jane Becktel
African, American spiritual, Welsh, Scottish.
jubilasingers.com.au
jubilasingers@gmail.com
Directed by Jane Becktel
African, American spiritual, Welsh, Scottish.
jubilasingers.com.au
jubilasingers@gmail.com
Spring Street Singers and Chordial Arrangement
Directed by Rob Maxwell-Jones
Classic pop and folk.
rubberbonesjones@yahoo.com
Directed by Rob Maxwell-Jones
Classic pop and folk.
rubberbonesjones@yahoo.com
AChoired Sound
Directed by Paul Haire
'60s and '70s rock and pop and Broadway music.
Directed by Paul Haire
'60s and '70s rock and pop and Broadway music.
SESSION 6
SATURDAY 25 AUGUST - 6.00 pm
STAGE 2: Blackheath Presbyterian Church
SATURDAY 25 AUGUST - 6.00 pm
STAGE 2: Blackheath Presbyterian Church
Lithgow Community Choir
Directed by Rowen Fox
Pop and folk.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/biz/song/Lithgow-Community-Choir-418654188473278/
Directed by Rowen Fox
Pop and folk.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/biz/song/Lithgow-Community-Choir-418654188473278/
(Photo: Trish Davies)
SESSION 7
SATURDAY 25 AUGUST - 7.30 pm
STAGE 1: Phillips Hall, Blackheath Community Centre
SATURDAY 25 AUGUST - 7.30 pm
STAGE 1: Phillips Hall, Blackheath Community Centre
Academy Singers
Directed by Paul Terracini
Classical selection.
info@academysingers.com.au
academysingers.com.au
Directed by Paul Terracini
Classical selection.
info@academysingers.com.au
academysingers.com.au
Stay Tuned
Directed by Suze Pratten
Cuban folk and modern pop.
www.facebook.com/groups/1639799542922355/
Directed by Suze Pratten
Cuban folk and modern pop.
www.facebook.com/groups/1639799542922355/
Italy 2015 (Photo Wayne Leathem)
Martenitsa
Directed by Mara Kiek
Bulgarian traditional
http://www.maramusic.com.au/ArtistDetail.aspx?ID=1
Directed by Mara Kiek
Bulgarian traditional
http://www.maramusic.com.au/ArtistDetail.aspx?ID=1
Coro Austral
Directed by Margot McLaughlin
Spanish & Latin American.
www.facebook.com/Coro-Austral/
coroaustral.org/
dgoodwin237@gmail.com
0410 505 562
Directed by Margot McLaughlin
Spanish & Latin American.
www.facebook.com/Coro-Austral/
coroaustral.org/
dgoodwin237@gmail.com
0410 505 562
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Choir
Directed by Adam Majsay
Contemporary, pop and cabaret.
www.sglc.org
choir@sglc.org
Directed by Adam Majsay
Contemporary, pop and cabaret.
www.sglc.org
choir@sglc.org
LATE SESSION B
SATURDAY 25 AUGUST - 10.00 pm
STAGE 4: New Ivanhoe Hotel
SATURDAY 25 AUGUST - 10.00 pm
STAGE 4: New Ivanhoe Hotel
Swing Out Mama and Off The Shelf
Directed by Rob Maxwell-Jones
Folk, pop, ethnic folk.
rubberbonesjones@yahoo.com
Directed by Rob Maxwell-Jones
Folk, pop, ethnic folk.
rubberbonesjones@yahoo.com
SESSION 8
SUNDAY 26 AUGUST - 10.00 am
STAGE 1: Phillips Hall, Blackheath Community Centre
SUNDAY 26 AUGUST - 10.00 am
STAGE 1: Phillips Hall, Blackheath Community Centre
Glenbrook Community Choir
Directed by Margo Adelson
Folk, Renaissance and contemporary.
margo.adelson@gmail.com
LIzzie: 4739 1248
Directed by Margo Adelson
Folk, Renaissance and contemporary.
margo.adelson@gmail.com
LIzzie: 4739 1248
Còisir Ghàidhlig Astràilianach
(Australian Gaelic Singers)
Directed by Robin MacKenzie-Hunter
Scottish Gaelic and Scottish English folk.
gaelicsingers.com
9638 2625
(Australian Gaelic Singers)
Directed by Robin MacKenzie-Hunter
Scottish Gaelic and Scottish English folk.
gaelicsingers.com
9638 2625
Moo Choir
Directed by Suzanne Langford
Songs of Freedom, Friendship, Hope and Joy.
surika@netspace.net.au
0416 729 414
https://www.facebook.com/MooChoir2015/
Directed by Suzanne Langford
Songs of Freedom, Friendship, Hope and Joy.
surika@netspace.net.au
0416 729 414
https://www.facebook.com/MooChoir2015/
Andalus Arabic Choir
Directed by Ghada Daher-Elmowy
Andalusian and traditional Arabic music.
director@andalusarabicchoir.com
andalusarabicchoir.com/
facebook.com/andalusarabicchoir
Directed by Ghada Daher-Elmowy
Andalusian and traditional Arabic music.
director@andalusarabicchoir.com
andalusarabicchoir.com/
facebook.com/andalusarabicchoir
The Out of the Blue Singers
Directed by Vonny Winning
Pop, contemporary and classical.
outofthebluesingers.org.au
Directed by Vonny Winning
Pop, contemporary and classical.
outofthebluesingers.org.au
Sydney Jewish Choral Society
Directed by Rose Grausman
Classical and contemporary Jewish music in a variety of languages.
info@sjchoral.org
0403 392 878
sjchoral.org
Directed by Rose Grausman
Classical and contemporary Jewish music in a variety of languages.
info@sjchoral.org
0403 392 878
sjchoral.org
SESSION 9
SUNDAY 26 AUGUST - 12.30 pm
STAGE 2: Blackheath Presbyterian Church
SUNDAY 26 AUGUST - 12.30 pm
STAGE 2: Blackheath Presbyterian Church
Contabile
Directed by Paul Scott-Williams
Classical to contemporary.
Directed by Paul Scott-Williams
Classical to contemporary.
Pacopezants
Directed by Marina Brown
Eastern European.
0410 278 944
Directed by Marina Brown
Eastern European.
0410 278 944
Glee Bees
Directed by Peter Varley
'60s – '80s pop.
peter@ausmidi.com
0407 071 840
facebook.com/GleeBeesCommunityChoir
Directed by Peter Varley
'60s – '80s pop.
peter@ausmidi.com
0407 071 840
facebook.com/GleeBeesCommunityChoir
SESSION 10
SUNDAY 26 AUGUST - 2.00 pm
STAGE 3: Blackheath Uniting Church
SUNDAY 26 AUGUST - 2.00 pm
STAGE 3: Blackheath Uniting Church
Evergreen Music
(The Wednesday Singers)
Directed by Ben Marshall
Popular tunes from the 1950s to the present.
(The Wednesday Singers)
Directed by Ben Marshall
Popular tunes from the 1950s to the present.
Another Roadside Attraction
Directed by Tanya Sparke
Indie, adult, contemporary.
Directed by Tanya Sparke
Indie, adult, contemporary.
The Linnet Singers of Sydney
Directed by Olga Johnstone
Classical, contemporary, jazz.
MD: 0409 915 678
Directed by Olga Johnstone
Classical, contemporary, jazz.
MD: 0409 915 678
Adult Glee Club
Directed by Henrik Eneberg
Contemporary pop.
Directed by Henrik Eneberg
Contemporary pop.
SESSION 11
SUNDAY 26 AUGUST - 3.30 pm
STAGE 1: Phillips Hall, Blackheath Community Centre
SUNDAY 26 AUGUST - 3.30 pm
STAGE 1: Phillips Hall, Blackheath Community Centre
Kooskõlas (Together In Song)
Directed by Naomi Cooper
Traditional and contemporary Estonian.
kooskolas-choir-2019.com.au
Directed by Naomi Cooper
Traditional and contemporary Estonian.
kooskolas-choir-2019.com.au
Blue Mountains Youth Choir
Directed by Catriona McKay
Classical and folk.
info@academysingers.com.au
academy singers.com.au
Directed by Catriona McKay
Classical and folk.
info@academysingers.com.au
academy singers.com.au
FESTIVAL COMBINED CHOIR
Misa Criolla
by Ariel Ramirez
Directed by
Margot McLaughlin and Hernan Flores
blackheathchoirfestival@gmail.com
Misa Criolla
by Ariel Ramirez
Directed by
Margot McLaughlin and Hernan Flores
blackheathchoirfestival@gmail.com