Choirs
The joy of singing in a choir is undeniable. It’s also one of the easiest and most accessible ways to become involved in community music making. The ORC offers a wide range of choral experiences, from beginner to advanced, relaxed community groups through to Symphonic ensembles. We even have choirs for kids as young as 3!
Our choirs and singers perform regularly, both here and in the community. They are also given inspiring opportunities through our connections with Musica Viva Australia, Sydney Philharmonic Choirs, and many other partner organisations.
Crescendo
Wednesday 4:30pm – 5:30pm | $120 per term
Crescendo offers primary aged children an exciting opportunity to sing and perform as a choir. Choristers will develop pitch, aural, harmony and sight reading skills. They will also learn musical concepts whilst singing in unison, 2-3 parts, partner songs and rounds. Years 3 to 6.
Caesura
Thursday 6:15pm – 7:15pm | $120 per term
A treble choir that provides an exceptional experience for both teens and adults. Encouraging the enjoyment of choral singing, choristers will develop both vocally and musically whilst singing in three or more parts across a range of genres. Ages 12 and above choir
Chamber Choir
Thursday 7:30pm – 8:30pm | $120 per term
This choir gives participants the opportunity to rehearse and perform four part choral repertoire to a high standard. Singers will develop both vocally and musically through singing challenging repertoire. Ages 12 and above.
Come Together Choir
Tuesday 10:00am – 12:00pm | $5 Weekly Suggested Donation
This choir is a fantastic community choir which engages with the public with regular events. It encourages health and wellbeing through singing. No experience needed just an aspiration to sing.
Counterpoint
Tuesday 6:30pm - 7:30pm | $120 per term
A youth contemporary vocal ensemble with a focus on a cappella, popular, rock and jazz music. Inspired by groups ranging from Pentatonix to The Andrews Sisters, as well as the hit TV show Glee and the Pitch Perfect movies.
Counterpoint brings together young contemporary vocalists with varying stylistic strengths to work collaboratively. While there is focus on fine tuning a cohesive vocal blend, there is also the aim to highlight each singer’s individuality and embrace their own unique sound. Counterpoint is a wonderful opportunity for young vocalists to improve their sight singing skills, develop skills in different contemporary musical styles and explore performance aspects including movement (or “choralography”) and microphone technique.
Entry is by invitation, for ages 12-18. Contact us for more information about joining the group.
Symphonic Choir
Tuesday 7:30pm – 9:00pm | $130 per term
Adults community choir performs the full range of choral music from ‘a capella’ to choral/orchestral masterpieces. Improve sight singing and choral techniques in an enjoyable environment. The Symphonic Choir is showcased at the ORC with our Annual Choral Gala. This choir is conducted by Phil Rees.