Perth Choral Net

Australian Chamber Singers

Conductor: Margaret Pride
Joining Requirements: Professional Ensemble, vocal training, sight singing required.
Contact: Margaret Pride, phone: 9330 2662, email: CStickets (at) collegiumchoirs.com.au

Akapellamunda

The Chapel Choir

Conductor: Paul Sealey
Liturgical chamber choir performing a wide repertoire of predominantly a cappella sacred music from the 15th to 20th century. The chapel choir sings regular eucharists or evensongs most Sundays of the year and performs occasional concerts.
Rehearses Sunday 8.10 am or 4.10 pm
Joining Requirements: Prospective choristers should be excellent sight readers and able to hold an independent vocal line. Membership by audition.
Contact: Paul Sealey, phone: 9272 1920, email: prsealey (at) arach.net.au
Postal Address: 37 Coode St Bayswater WA 6053

Churchlands Choral Society

Conductor: Tim Cunniffe
A mixed choir of up to 100 singing a wide ranging repertoire from opera choruses, sacred music, Broadway musicals and contemporary songs.
Rehearses Mondays 7.30pm
Joining Requirements: A love of music and singing. Although there are no auditions the choir is full at present and we are unable to take more members. Please contact our Registrar for more information.
Contact: Phil Kelloway, phone: 9243 4443

Collegium Musicum

Collegium Symphonic Chorus

Ensemble Veritas

Conductor: Jill Sullivan
Choral and operatic repertoire. Composition varies according to musical requirement. For Easter concert 2004, 18 trained adult female voices.
Joining Requirements: By invitation and or audition. Must be able to sight sing. Vocal training necessary, must be able to sing in foreign languages. Stage experience desirable.
Contact: Jill Sullivan, phone: 08 93863063
Postal Address: 47 Tareena St , Nedlands

Fremantle Women's Choir

Conductor: Annie Robinson
A 20 voice women's choir singing mostly classical repertoire, but including some folk and music theatre. Music in 2, 3 and 4 parts. The choir (formerly the Fremantle Choir) has a committment to providing vocal and musical education, and to setting a high standard for performance, in an environment of fun, support and friendship.An ongoing beginner's group is available, as well as regular community workshops.
Rehearses Thursdays 7pm
Joining Requirements: There is no audition. All women are welcome. A willingness to learn, a sense of humor and a desire to sing are all you need.
Contact: Liz Finch (President), phone: 9339 6141, email: liz.finch (at) bigpond.com

Gay and Lesbian Singers of WA

The Giovanni Consort

Conductor: Mr. David Gething
The Giovanni Consort melds the zest and enthusiasm of Perth's finest young singers with exquisite musicianship and attention to detail. Their stylish performances have been delighting audiences and critics alike since 1995. Members of the consort are actively involved in professional music organizations within Perth and members have been exposed on ABC Classic FM. Several of our members have pursued their careers in the eastern states of Australian and internationally.

Joining Requirements: By invitation from the Musical Director and General Manager.
Contact: Mr. Steven Ostaszewskyj, phone: 0411 144 724, email: admin (at) giovanniconsort.com
Postal Address: PO Box 6545 EAST PERTH WA 6892

Harmony

Conductor: Marion Jamison
Harmony began as a community choir in the small town of Paraburdoo in 1991. From 6 members it grew fairly quickly and has been very active over the years. We have performed many concerts and won a variety of divisions in the Port Hedland and Wanneroo Eisteddfods. As people relocated to Perth, the choir was re-established in Perth city in early 1997. Membership is currently 35, a mix of men and women, ages range from 22 - 70. Repertoire includes music in unison, SAB, SATB, with occasional SSAA pieces for ladies. We perform Sacred, Musical Theatre, Classics, Folk and contemporary
Rehearses Thursdays 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Joining Requirements: Anyone wishing to join our choir is required to hold a part and sing in tune. Sight singing ability is an advantage, but not necessary - you will learn sight singing as part of the group's activities. All prospective members will be auditioned after 3 weeks. Results of the audition will determine whether membership is offered.
Contact: Marion & Graham Jamison, phone: 9243 0664
Postal Address: 33 Porteous Road, Sorrento,  WA  6020

The New I Voci Singers

The Madrigal Singers

Conductor: Joan Hind
The madrigal Singers dispanded in 2002.
Contact: Joan Hind, phone: 9457 7556
Postal Address: 1 Holmes Street, Shelley WA 6148

The Malcolm Sargent Festival Choir, WA

Conductor: Gerry Crooks
Invited auditioned Choir whose proceeds go to The Malcolm Sargent Cancer Fund for Children,WA. Choral experience and ability to read music essential. No membership fee. Choristers only perform if they can attend all stated rehearsal times as organised specifically for each concert. 3 concerts a year. Classical choral music, traditional music, folk songs. Rehearsals usually 4-5 piano, one instrumental rehearsal and then performance. Music issued 2 weeks before rehearsals to choristers to work upon. SATB from a pool of 60-70 members. Musical director, Gerry Crooks. Administrator, David Mathias.
Rehearses Tuesdays
Joining Requirements: Choral experience. Ability to read music. Audition for tonal presentation
Contact: David L. Mathias, phone: 9447 1779
Postal Address: 56 Almadine Drive, Carine WA 6020

Nightingale Chorale

Perth Oratorio Choir

Perth Philharmonic Choir

Conductor: Don Gollagher
The Choir is a small friendly group of singers who get together because they enjoy singing in harmony, i.e. traditional four part SATB songs. The Choir regularly conducts small concerts at retirement villages and nursing homes at no cost. Rehearsals are held in the Salvation Army Citadel, Barkers Road, Subiaco, entry from Rowland Street.
Rehearses Tuesdays 8pm
Joining Requirements: Potential new members are encouraged to come to rehearsals to join in the singing or just observe. There are no auditions, all music is provided and participation in concerts is optional.
Contact: Geoffrey Suttie, phone: 9385 9186, email: geoffrey.suttie (at) iinet.net.au

Perth Undergraduate Choral Society Inc

St George's Cathedral Choir

Saints and Sinners

Conductor: Margaret Pride
Pick up 16-20 vocalists, performing concerts mainly through University Extension.
Contact: Alexanders Platts, phone: 0414 715 402
Postal Address: PO Box 1094, Suiaco 6904

Serendipity

Small a capella group which performs arrangements of popular songs. Generally with 1 or 2 soloists and backing of choir. Loads of fun.
Rehearses Mondays 5.45pm
Joining Requirements: none
Contact: Music Committee
Postal Address: c/o Murdoch Guild, Murdoch University, South St, Murdoch. 6150

Summa Musica Chamber Choir

Conductor: Anthony Maydwell
Summa Musica was formed in 1995 to present little known, yet significant unaccompanied choral repertoire chiefly from the Late Renaissance,particularly the music of Holy Week.

In addition it has presented many Australia premieres of works from all periods including Gesualdo, Victoria, Lotti, Haydn, Richard Strauss, Naji Hakim and Einojuhani Rautavaara.

The choir has broadcast and recorded for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Many of its performances are available on CD.

For further information contact the director.
Contact: Anthony Maydwell, email: AM (at) anthonymaydwell.com

The University of Western Australia Choral Society Inc

Westcoast Chordsmen

Conductor: Bruce Okely
Close harmony a-cappella. High proportion of dominant 7th chords.
Approaching 50 members, so about 35 attend rehearsals
All men. Looking for young men to lower the average age.
Rehearses Friday, 7.30pm
Joining Requirements: Must be able to sing harmony, or be prepared to learn
Simple audition in a 5-man quartet, so that someone who knows the part is singing the same part beside the visitor to make it easier to pass.
Contact: Bruce Okely , phone: (08) 9447 0719, email: blokely (at) netspace.net.au
Postal Address: 78 Hope St, North Beach, 6020

Western Australian Children's Choir

WASO Chorus

Vocal Evolution