Border Choral Voice

A Rotary Club of Albury North community fundraising project

    • Bookings are now open

      BORDER CHORAL VOICE August 2nd & 3rd 2019

       

      The inaugural BCV held in August 2018 was a HUGE success. Don't miss out on being part of BCV 2019

      Raising funds for the Wewak Street School MUSIC-ABILITY program

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

    • Sponsors

       

      2019 Sponsors

      Murray Conservatorium - Partner

      SS&A Club Albury

      Zauner Constructions

      Baker Motors

      Rex - Regional Express

      Mecure

      Barlens

      Tru HiFi

      Albury North Rotarians Volunteer supporters

       

       

      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.

      Rotary Club of Albury North

      Organising body

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

    • More about the event

      This event is run by the Rotary Club of Albury North, in partnership with the SS&A Club Albury and The Murray Conservatorium. 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.

       

      Our special guest Choral Conductor will once again be the renowned, Jonathon Welch, which we are very excited about. (There was an overwhelming response on our survey from 2018 participants to have Jonathon return for a second year.

       

      In 2019 the festival has a bigger and better format opening up the opportunity for a wider cross section of the community to be involved.

       

      Border Public Schools’ Choral Day

      Friday 2 August local public school students will have the opportunity to be involved in workshops with Jonathon.

       

      The school will host a vibrant day of workshops open to all local public schools to help raise funds for the “Wewak Street School MUSIC-ABILITY program”. The program provides music tuition for Wewak students for 12 months.

      Murray Conservatorium is partially funded by the NSW Department of Education to deliver quality music programs to schools. The engagement of such a high calibre conductor is an exciting opportunity for the regional public school students who will be involved. Participants are expected to include public school students, Murray Conservatorium Youth Council members and a youth refugee choir.

       

      PUBlic Choir @ St Ives

      Friday night and it's time to get the voice warmed up before the Saturday workshop! It's all happening at St Ives Hotel (on Gateway Island) with the general public invited to come along and be part of a great night of singing. There will be competitions and lots of fun activities planned. This event is a regular for the Murray Con and we have it on good authority that Jonathon Welch will pop in.

       

      BCV massed choir

      Saturday 3rd August will see a similar format to last year where choirs or individuals interested in singing, whether part of a choir or not, can book in for the whole day and attend the massed choir workshop, watch any or all of the masterclass sessions and perform in the concert.

       

      Masterclass program

      Saturday afternoon - be part of the Masterclass program. There are limited spaces available and can be arranged for individuals, small groups or choirs.

       

      BCV concert

      Saturday night will see the culmination of the workshops with a concert full of individual choirs, Murray Con performers and the Massed Choir all headed by the wonderful Jonathon Welch AM.

      The Rotary Club of Albury North

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

    • What Can I expect

      Friday 2nd August  

      Our schools event all inquires call the Murray Conservatorium..

       

      Friday 2nd August

      Join in the singing fun - 6pm St Ives Hotel PUBlic Choir fun.

       

      Saturday 3rd August - SS&A Club Auditorium 9am - 9pm

      Jonathon Welch will run massed choir workshop sessions for participating entrants where you'll be learning songs under his guidance, which you'll then perform at the evening concert.

       

      Jonathon Welch will also take a series of Masterclasses for individual choirs or singing groups. These can be from very small groups up to very large choirs. Each masterclass will include 45 minutes tuition working on your own choir material and the opportunity to perform your work at the concerts.

       

      Catering for the event has been streamlined for this year. The SS&A club will have a food outlet adjacent to the Auditorium offering a light lunch, tea, coffee and snacks for purchase.

       

      Saturday 3rd August 7 for 7.30pm at SS&A Club Auditorium

      The weekend will culminate with a concert for your family and friends, giving them the opportunity to hear you perform.

    • Testimonials

      Open this link for more testimonials from the participants of Border Choral Voice 2018

      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

    • Who is Jonathon Welch

       

      NEWS FLASH....Jonathon has just been awarded Best Oz Documentary for "Choir Man in Africa' at the Oz International Film Festival.

       

      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/

    • Bookings: Massed Choir Workshop & Masterclass

      Bookings are now open and the link to the SS&A booking page is below. You don't have to belong to a choir to join in, the day caters for anyone who loves to sing!

       

      An all-day ticket (the morning workshop and concert performance) is $75 per person. Student discount $50 per person.

       

      https://www.eventopia.co/event/Border-Choral-Voice-All-Day-Entry/381361  

       

      Masterclass bookings:

      For those of you interested in participating in a Masterclass you need to book via the Murray Conservatorium by phoning 20 6041 4249. Places are limited with only 5 Masterclass spots available. Each Masterclass will run for 45 mins of one-to-one time with Jonathon. Masterclass places are $180 per choir

    • I Want To be in the Massed Choir....

      Remember you don't have to be part of a choir to be part of this fabulous opportunity. Everyone is welcome!

       

      Bookings are now open:

       https://www.eventopia.co/event/Border-Choral-Voice-All-Day-Entry/381361

       

    • I'm interested in a Masterclass

      Masterclass bookings can be made via the Murray Conservatorium. Phone  02 6041 4249 to book your spot. Places are limited so get in quickly!

       

      Fill out the Enquiry Form and BCV admin will make contact and you will receive updates as they come in.

       

      It will be the choir leaders responsibility to collect the entry fee from members of your choir members and submit the payment to Murray Con if you decide to go ahead. Your Masterclass will then be confirmed.

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    • Further Enquiries

      Still need more Information or have a question for us?

      Rotary Club of Albury North
      Bunton Park North Albury 2640
      0428293359
      0428293359
      juliecollis54@bigpond.com
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