April 7 - 9  2012  

 

Following the stunning success of the 2nd National Melbourne Festival of Choirs in 2011, here is your opportunity to collaborate with some of Australia's best music directors and sing in Melbourne's spectacular venues, including the magnificent  National Gallery of Victoria, BMW Edge Theatre and Federation Square.

                

      Massed Festival Choir Concert at BMW Edge Theatre - June 13 2011

 

We are excited to announce another diverse and exciting program for 2012 featuring some of Australia's most dynamic and outstanding choral directors, singers and musicians that will lead workshops and conduct the Festival Men's and Women's choruses including Kate Sadler, who took Vox Synergy to the finals of Battle of the Choirs on Channel 7 and Chris Blain, dynamic director and leader of the outstanding boy-band a cappella group SUADE, our Choir in Residence for 2012!

                                                  

                         Chris Blain                                                     Kate Sadler

  

We are also thrilled to announce that one of Australia 's most dynamic award winning conductors and composers, Peter Mousaferiadis will conduct the Festival World Music Chorus. 

                                            

                                                   Peter Mousaferiadis

  

And what a treat to announce that Dr Tim Patston, former Head of Music Theatre at NIDA and Principal Baritone with Opera Australia combined with a PhD in Psychology, will use his practical and academic experience to give us an insight into Music Performance Anxiety.

                                                           

                                                             Dr Tim Patston

All genres of choirs are welcome to participate in the festival. You may also register as an individual participant and join in this wonderful weekend of singing and fun!!

I look forward to singing with you here in Melbourne over the Easter weekend,

Yours in Song,

Jonathon

Dr Jonathon Welch

Founder, Artistic Director & Producer

Melbourne Festival of Choirs

 

PROGRAM OUTLINE:

Saturday 7th April 2012

 AM:

8am           Festival Registration                                                                                                                

9am           WORLD MUSIC Massed Festival Choir         Conductor: Peter Mousaferiadis             

11.15am   WOMEN'S Festival Chorus                              Conductor: Kate Sadler                             

11.15am   MEN'S Festival Chorus                                     Conductor: Chris Blain                              

PM:

2pm           'WHY WE SING' Public Forum & Choir Showcase Concert at National Gallery Vic   Free entry                     Presenters: Dr Jonathon Welch AM & Lucinda Sharp

EVENING:

Free evening to enjoy a meal at Federation Square, catch a show at the Comedy Festival, go to the footy at the MCG - Collingwood v Richmond, or check out some live music or a show in town.                                                                                 

 Sunday 8th April 2012

AM:

9am     WORLD MUSIC Massed Festival Choir          Conductor: Peter Mousaferiadis            

11am   WOMEN'S Festival Chorus                                Conductor: Kate Sadler                           

11am   MEN'S Festival Chorus                                       Conductor: Chris Blain                            

PM:

1pm       'YOU'RE THE VOICE' Vocal Masterclass & Conducting Workshop    Presenter: Kate Sadler           

2.45pm  'ONLY VOICE' A cappella Vocal Masterclass                           Presenters: Chris Blain & SUADE        

4.30pm  'MIND PLAY' Music Performance Anxiety Workshop                              Presenter: Dr Tim Patston                                     

EVENING:

Please note, 'SUADE's performance has been re-scheduled to 2.30pm on Monday - see below                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

Monday 9th April 2012

AM:

10am       WORLD MUSIC Massed Festival Choir          Conductor: Peter Mousaferiadis            

11.15am  WOMEN'S Festival Chorus                                Conductor: Kate Sadler                           

12.30pm  MEN'S Festival Chorus                                       Conductor: Chris Blain                            

PM:

2.30pm     GRAND FINALE CONCERT  Festival Choruses Sing!! at BMW Edge Theatre     Free entry                                    featuring Australia's No 1 All Male A cappella group 'SUADE'             

 

 

REGISTRATION FEES:

 

INDIVIDUAL FESTIVAL EVENTS:

WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL CHORUS                                                                                                                     $60 Adult /$45 Conc & U18  - includes all rehearsals & concert

WOMEN'S FESTIVAL CHORUS                                                                                                                               $60 Adult /$45 Conc & U18  - includes all rehearsals & concert

MEN'S FESTIVAL CHORUS                                                                                                                                      $60 Adult /$45 Conc & U18  - includes all rehearsals & concert

                                                                                  
CHOIR SHOWCASE PERFORMANCES 

Saturday 7th April 2 - 5pm at National Gallery of Victoria        $100 per choir

Saturday 7th April 7.30pm at BMW Edge Theatre         $300 per choir

Choir numbers will be limited for each concert - first in, best dressed policy.  Each choir will perform for a maximum of 20 minutes, repertoire to be submitted prior to event. Grand piano and minimal AV provided. No pre-rehearsal in NGV prior to performing. Minimal rehearsal time in BMW Edge Theatre prior to performing between 5 - 7pm depending on choir numbers.

WORKSHOPS   $25 Adult/$20 Conc & U18

FESTIVAL T-SHIRT  $20 each - nb: must be worn if performing in massed festival choir concert

 

FULL FESTIVAL REGISTRATION:

FULL FESTIVAL PACKAGE  $180 Adult /$140 Conc & U18 (or $160/$120 without t-shirt)                            Includes entry to all rehearsals, workshops, concerts over the festival weekend & festval t-shirt        

Please note, choirs who register for the full weekend package, will receive complimentary festival registration for their MD and accompanist, excluding t-shirt and entry to SUADE concert. 

All performing choirs must provide certificate of public liability to $5,000,000 

Once fees are paid, they are non-refundable. If registering as concession, pensioner or student, appropriate identification must be provided ie: concession card no.

BOOKINGS NOW OPEN!!!!