An integral
component of Geelong’s
cultural life for over five decades, The Geelong Chorale
will
celebrate its 60th birthday in 2009. It
is a section of GAMA incorporated. (Geelong Association of Music
and Art). Each year, it presents concerts of varied choral
music as well as appearances at various cultural and civic
events, weddings and private functions.
The repertoire of the
choir encompasses a wide range of styles and periods. Recent
performances have included unaccompanied
madrigals,
Italian opera choruses, Australian
part-songs and large scale works, such
as Rutter's "Requiem" performed with
orchestra. The choir also performs works by contemporary
composers, including well known
Geelong
musician Dr. Malcolm
John.
The chorale rehearses
every Monday night at St. Luke’s
Uniting
Church
of
Australia
, which is on
the corner of Barrabool and Scenic Roads, Highton, at
7.30pm
. We always
welcome new members, so if you love to sing and can read a
bit of music, please contact us! 