Local singers will have the chance to rub shoulders with Australia’s best when choirs from around Australia and New Zealand converge on Geelong next month.
The Australian National Choral Association (ANCA) brings its vibrant concert series Choralfest to Geelong from 9 to 12 April, featuring more than 40 ensembles including world-class choirs such as Aurora Vocal Ensemble (Adelaide), City of Auckland Singers (NZ), Birralee Blokes (Brisbane) and The Promise of Avondale (NSW) will grace
The festival, which runs concurrently with ANCA’s national conference in Geelong, also features a number of local choirs, including Geelong Youth Choir’s Cantore ensemble, conducted by Phillipa McQuinn.
Ms McQuinn said the festival was an “amazing opportunity” for Geelong.
“I love the fact that they’re bringing choir to all around the city; there are events at Westfield and the Wool Museum, key places in Geelong where there are lots of people but you would never have thought to have a choir,” she said.
“It’s also offering other choirs from all over Australia to come and see Geelong as well…and how many amazing performance spaces we have, like Costa Hall, St Paul’s Anglican Church.
“There are events at Geelong Gallery, Piano Bar, the Novotel, there’s just so much happening all weekend.”
ANCA president Marianne Rigby encouraged the Geelong community to enjoy the wide array of vocal groups on display.
“It’s a wonderful opportunity to see some of the top choirs in the country,” Ms Rigby said.
“And anyone who wants to learn more about choral music can attend the conference, we have about 30 workshops people can participate in to get practical tips from outstanding Australian and international clinicians.”
Visit anca.org.au for more information.
