Border Choral Voice

A Rotary Club of Albury North community fundraising project

    • BORDER CHORAL VOICE 2018

      Was held on 18th & 19th August and was a HUGE success.

      For all those who attended, please complete the evaluation/survey so we can make sure the 2019 event is even better than this year

       

      2018 EVALUATION/SURVEY - https://surveyhero.com/c/4a6b9bf5

       

      Raising funds for the Wewak Street School MUSIC-ABILITY program

      http://www.wewakst-s.schools.nsw.edu.au/ 

    • Testimonials

      For testimonials from the participants of Border Choral Voice 2018 open this link

      https://uploads.strikinglycdn.com/files/2e5827ab-1e98-4d47-8c89-5281decd640e/BCV 2018 Testimonials.pdf?id=129591

       

      “Jonathon is a truly gifted, passionate and engaging conductor, professional and very practical. I have been privileged to participate in two of his workshop programmes, both locally and for the Melbourne International Singers Festival. My then 12 year old daughter and I did a wonderful workshop with Jonathon in Wodonga a few years ago when he toured with his Choir of Hard Knocks. It was an inspiring experience on so many levels and served to further spark her and my love of singing. From start to finish he shared helpful and very insightful tips and exercises for getting the best sound from the workshop participants. Our unforgettable Melbourne International Festival experience was truly amazing: Jonathon expertly taught plus organised other talented conductors who, together led the massed choirs at Fed Square for rehearsal and then wonderful concert performances. We’ll be back for more from this fabulous musical legend- don’t miss out Albury singers!”

      Catherine, a former workshop participant

       

      I am a long time admirer of Jonathon’s work and have not only been inspired to use some of his material and song choices with my students in various schools but also enjoyed his appearances and critiques on ‘Battle of the Choirs’ years ago! I have travelled to Melbourne to see a concert in the Melb Town Hall to hear the fabulous Choir of Hard Knocks and totally admire his work.

      Jenny Cope-Williams, Music Teacher, Yackandandah Primary School

    • Photos & Videos

      BCV photos 2018

      Jonathon with some of the Massed Choir group

      Thank you's

      Massed Choir

    • More about the event

      The Rotary Club of Albury North, in partnership with the SS&A Club Albury and Murray Conservatorium, will be hosting a very exciting Choral event on August 18 and 19 to be held in the SS&A Club Auditorium. Special guest will be renowned Choral Conductor, Jonathon Welch.

       

      Community, church and school choirs as well as choristers, singers or anyone who would love to experience singing in a choir are invited to take part.

       

      The aim of the event is to raise funds for the “Wewak Street School MUSIC-ABILITY program”. The program provides music tuition for Wewak students for 12 months. It is envisaged that Border Choral Voice will be an annual event and become a highlight on the choral calendar for the border region.

      The Rotary Club of Albury North

      http://www.rotaryalburynorth.org.au/

    • Who is Jonathon Welch

       

      Jonathon Welch AM is a renowned Australian choral conductor, opera singer and voice teacher. As a singer, Welch has been a tenor for the Victoria State Opera, Lyric Opera of Queensland and Opera Australia. Welch became a household name as the founding Musical Director of “The Choir of Hard Knocks”, which is now in it’s eleventh year and still performing under his direction. For more information please visit his web site. http://www.jonathonwelch.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/ChoirofHopeandInspiration/

    • What Can I expect

      Jonathon Welch will run two (2) massed choir workshop sessions for participating entrants. Each session provides 3 hrs tuition with Jonathon Welch, learning songs under his guidance you’ll then perform at the concert.

       

      Jonathon Welch will hold five (5) Masterclasses for individual choirs. Each masterclass will include 45 minutes tuition working on your own choir material and the opportunity to perform your work at the concerts.

       

      NOTE: If you do not belong to a choir, but want to experience a Masterclass, entry is available as a spectator . You can attend any or all of the 5 sessions and watch Welch as he instructs the choirs, but you will not be able to be part of a masterclass choir concert performance. If you have booked in to attend one or both the massed choirs you will have plenty of opportunity to perform.

       

      The weekend will also include two public concert performances for your family and friends to come along and watch you perform.

      Saturday 18th August, 7.30pm (doors open at 7pm)

      Sunday 18th August, 3pm (doors open at 2.30pm)

       

    • FAQ - Massed Choir Workshops

      MASSED CHOIR Workshops

      Q: How many Workshops will there be?

      A: Two

       

      Q: What time is the massed choir workshops on?

      A: Saturday workshop will run from 9am to noon

      Sunday workshops will run from 10am to 1pm.

       

      Q: Do singers booking into a massed choir workshop need to go to both days.

      A: No...Singers can book in for whichever massed choir workshop they choose. Either Saturday OR Sunday at $25 for the day OR book in for both days and pay a discounted price of $40 . We hope they will attend the concert and perform with the massed choir on the day they attended the workshop.

       

      Q: Can they go for just one day and one concert?

      A: Yes

       

      Q: Who chooses music for the massed choir sessions?

      A: Jonathon Welch will most likely choose the music. If BCV suggests music then we will need to consult with Jonathon about that choice before it can be used.

       

      Q: Do we receive a copy of the music prior to the massed choir sessions?

      A: That will depend on what songs are chosen. For copyright reasons we can't email music out to singers, but we may be able to give you the name of the songs prior to the event to give you the opportunity to become familiar with them.

       

      Q: So what's it going to cost me?

      A: The massed choir workshops costs $25 per day for adults ($10 for students) but if you book in for both days it costs $40 for adults ($20 for students)

       

      Q: What is the genre of songs we will be doing at the Massed Choir workshops?

      A: The choices are varied and will be either gospel, popular, music theatre, classical and could even be original.

       

    • FAQ - Masterclasses

      MASTERCLASSES for the Individual Choirs

      Q: How many Masterclasses will Jonathon Welch be taking?

      A: Five

       

      Q: How many people from my choir do I need to have to qualify for a Masterclass?

      A: It doesn't matter - Your choir can have a Masterclass regardless of how many people are in your choir. We would like the choir to have a minimum of five, but it could be 55 or more, if that's how many choir members want to do it.

       

      Q: If my choir books in for a Masterclass do we bring our own music?

      A: Yes, choirs will work on their own music under the guidance and tuition from Jonathon.

       

      Q: How many songs should we bring along for the Masterclass?

      A: Two songs is plenty.

       

      Q: Do we sing these songs in the concerts/s?

      A: Yes, If you want to and we sure hope you will. 

       

      Q: Who conducts our choir at the concert/s?

      A: Your own conductor will conduct your choir.

       

      Q: Do we have a choice as to what time our Masterclass will be held?

      A: You will have an opportunity to give your preference for what time you want to do the masterclass, but we can't guarantee you'll get your first preference. Whoever registers and pays for the masterclass gets the next available preferred time slot.

       

      Q: Does that mean if I get in early for a masterclass I'll have the best chance of selecting a time we want?

      A: Yes, that's correct.

       

      Q: What's it going to cost for my choir to have a Masterclass with Jonathon?

      A: The base fee for an Adult Choir Masterclass is $180.00 and that includes up to nine (9) members of your choir...Once you have more than nine members the fee remains at $20 per person for members.

       

      Q: I have a school choir who I think would be interested. Can they take a Masterclass?

      A: Absolutely, we would welcome school choir participation

      The base fee for a School Choir Masterclass is $160.00. Please send an enquiry with your phone contact details to BCV so we can discuss bulk member participation discounts for student choirs.

       

      MASTERCLASSES for those not in a choir

      Q: I'm not in a choir, but I'd love to do a Masterclass.

      A: You can...BUT you will need to purchase a Masterclass entry ($25) and enter your choir name as "Spectator".

       

      Q: So what options do I have if I pay a Masterclass entry, but I'm not in a choir?

      A: Well you can't be on stage with a choir, BUT ... you can sit in and observe the masterclasses while Jonathon is working with a choir. And the bonus is you can sit in on all five sessions if you wanted to!!

       

      Q: Great, but as an observer of the Masterclasses, will I get as much out of the experience as I would if I was in a choir?

      A: Yes, absolutely. As an observer of the Masterclass/s you'll find it equally as valuable as a learning experience, but you will need to book in and pay a Masterclass fee of $25.

       

      Q: Does this mean I won't be able to perform at the concert in a Masterclass choir?

      A: Yes, unfortunately, but if you've booked into the Massed Choir sessions you'll get plenty of opportunity to perform.

    • I Want To Buy Tickets....

      Get your tickets online at: http://www.ssaclub.com.au/ticketed-events/ or click the links on the headings below. (ie.the links in BLUE text)

       

      OR...Call into the SS&A Club Albury RECEPTION desk to purchase over the counter.

       

      TWO Day CHOIR Pass - Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th

      Adults $40, Students $20

      (Workshops 9am -12pm both days and participate in 2 concerts)

       

      Saturday 18th CHOIR - ONE day Pass

      Adult $25, Student $10

      (Workshop 9am-12pm on 18th and participate in 7.30pm concert)

       

      Sunday 19th CHOIR - ONE Day Pass

      Adult $25, Student $10

      (Workshop 9am-12pm on 19th and participate in 3pm concert)

       

      CONCERT Tickets Saturday 18th - 7.30pm

      Adult $25, Concession $20, Student $10

       

      CONCERT Tickets Sunday 19th - 3pm

      Adult $25, Concession $20, Student $10

       

    • Masterclass

      For "MASTERCLASS" registrations

      Please contact BORDER CHORAL VOICE directly to apply for a Masterclass. You will need to send in an application.

      Please submit you name, phone number, email address and complete the following information in the "Masterclass Application" message box below.

      Name of Choir :

      Number Attending:

      Your preferred time:

       

      Someone from the BCV team will be in touch with you upon receiving your application. It is important to register as soon as possible to hold one of the 5 available places.

       

      You will then need to collect the entry fee from your choir members and upon BCV receiving payment you will be allocated a time and your Masterclass will be confirmed.

       

      NOTE: You can attend any or all of the 5 sessions as a spectator if you are not in a choir, but you will need to book and pay a masterclass entry fee ($25). Place "Spectator" on the entry form as your choir name.

    • Masterclass Application

      Don't forget to include this information in the message box

      Name of Choir : Number Attending:

      Your preferred time:

       

      Submit

    • Further Enquiries

      Still need more Information or have a question for us?

      Rotary Club of Albury North
      0400154562
      0400154562
      singingannabelle@gmail.com
      Submit

    • Sponsors

       

      Sponsors for this event support the Wewak School Music-Ability program. http://www.wewakst-s.schools.nsw.edu.au/

      For more information about Corporate partnerships and sponsorship check this link Sponsorship opportunity

      or send us an enquiry form and we'll contact you.

       

      SS&A Club Albury

      GOLD Sponsor & Partner

      http://www.ssaclub.com.au/

      Bronze Sponsor

      Zauner

      Silver Sponsor

      http://www.zauner.com.au/

      Rotary Club of Albury North

      Organising body

      http://www.rotaryalburynorth.org.au/

      Baker Motors

      Bronze Sponsor

      http://www.bakermotors.com. au

      Hume Bank

      Bronze Sponsor

      https://www.humebank.com.au/

      Mercure

      Supporter

      Providing accomodation for Jonathon Welch

      Tru Hi-Fi

      Supporter

      Providing Raffle prizes

      Barlens

      Supporter

      Providing staging for the event

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