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24.01.2022 Congratulations to all our wonderful soloists, instrumentalists and choristers who performed so magnificently at today’s concert. A beautiful afternoon enjoyed by a full church, and lovely to see some familiar faces in the audience. Bravo everyone!

22.01.2022 2020 BHC Membership now open! A reminder for all returning and new or potential BHC members that 2020 memberships are now open, following the choir’s AGM last night. To become a BHC member:... https://www.trybooking.com/BIOVJ With an action-packed year including major orchestral works by Beethoven and Brahms in St Paul’s Cathedral, the Melbourne Festival of Choirs, Rutter’s Requiem at Deakin Edge, and Mahler’s epic Symphony No. VIII with the MSO in Margaret Court Arena amongst our 2020 highlights, a BHC membership is a bargain!! New members welcome! Come sing with us on Monday nights (excluding Public Holidays) 7.45pm-10pm at the beautiful Box Hill Community Arts Centre. Visit our website for more information: www.boxhillchorale.org.au

20.01.2022 Box Hill Chorale is pleased to announce that it has been nominated for a Whitehorse Excellence in Business Award - in the community organization category. Sadly, due to the current pandemic the 2020 awards have now been postponed until 2021, but nevertheless it is a lovely honor for BHC to be recognized in this way. Well done BHC! BHC is also pleased to announce that it has been the successful recipient of a Recovery Grant from the City of Whitehorse, and also been successfu...l in receiving a City of Whitehorse grant for venue hire in 2021! BHC would also like to thanks its first few "Guardian Angels! We have a new Archangel , and several Cherubim and Seraphim. To donate to Box Hill Chorale, and take your place in the celestial firmament as a "Guardian Angel", click here, or visit https://www.trybooking.com/BKRDW If you would like to join BHC, and take advantage of our special reduced Covid rate membership for the rest of the year, you can do by visiting: https://www.trybooking.com/BIOVJ Even though the choir can't rehearse in person for now, plans are well underway for when it can and we all look forward to making music together again as soon as it is safe to do so!

19.01.2022 Congratulations to all the fantastic singers who have been chosen as finalists in this year's RMP Aria Competition. The Final will be another spectacular affair, and this year will also feature the world premiere of Stefan Cassomenos' "Dixit Dominus", featuring the RMP Oratorio Festival Choir which includes a number of Box Hill Chorale Choristers. They will be joined by the RMP Orchestra and soloists Cassandra Wright and Christian Smith, conducted by Andrew Wailes. Book now! ...Tickets include a complimentary champagne reception. Sunday 18 August at 7pm Deakin Edge, Federation Square Bookings essential: https://www.trybooking.com/BBIAL Further information : www.rmp.org.au

18.01.2022 BOX HILL CHORALE NOW SET TO RESUME REHEARSALS FEB 22! Come sing with BHC! New choristers welcome! Discounts for students! After a long year disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic, and the lifting of Victoria’s latest lockdown, Box Hill Chorale is pleased and excited to be resuming regular rehearsals on Monday 22 February at 7.30pm in the ‘Arbour’ of the Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station Street, Box Hill. ... A friendly community choir with a proud performance history, Box Hill Chorale is always happy to welcome new members of all ages. There are no formal auditions, but some musical experience and/or music reading ability is preferred. The choir performs a wide range of quality repertoire, and is fortunate to regularly perform alongside leading professional soloists and orchestral musicians, both in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. Musical highlights in 2021 will include Mozart’s beautiful ‘Spatzenmesse’ in C Major, Dan Forrest’s ‘Song of the Earth’, John Rutter’s ‘Requiem’, Ola Gjeilo’s ‘The Ground’, Faure’s 'Cantique de Jean Racine', motets by Anton Bruckner, and several premieres of short works by local composers. Under the direction of award-winning conductor Andrew Wailes and outstanding accompanist Dean Sky-Lucas, BHC provides singers of all ages with a wonderful local opportunity to be a part of a great community choir under expert direction! There are special membership rates for adult concession card holders, and generous discounts are available for all full-time students. A special BHC Covid-safety plan is in place, to ensure the well-being of all BHC members and patrons. For more information, and for online membership, please visit: www.boxhillchorale.org.au We look forward to welcoming you!

18.01.2022 Fundraising sausage sizzle this Saturday! Box Hill Chorale is looking forward to some serious sausage sizzling this Saturday 23 January 2021, at the Bunnings Box Hill Warehouse. The BHC team will be serving up delicious BBQ snags and ice cold drinks from 8am to 4.30pm and would love to see you there. Bring your family and friends, enjoy a snag or two, enjoy a potter around the store, and help raise funds for Box Hill Chorale! ... Box Hill Bunnings: 259 Middleborough Road, Box Hill VIC 3128 See you there!

18.01.2022 Box Hill Chorale’s next performance will be at Whitehorse Carols on Sunday 15 December at 7.30 pm. It is a free event and all welcome! https://facebook.com/events/488524408377962/?ti=icl

17.01.2022 An important article in today’s Age newspaper about some of the challenges facing choirs going forward and the need for leadership and support from government for the performing arts.

17.01.2022 After a long pause, it was a great feeling to resume rehearsals again at Box Hill Chorale tonight! It was lovely to welcome lots of new members, and despite nine months of silence, the choir was sounding great as they enjoyed reading through some gorgeous new repertoire by Eric Whitacre, John Rutter, John Leavitt, W. A. Mozart and a new piece by BHC member Dylann Imeneo. With more music by the like of Gabriel Fauré, Ola Gjeilo, Anton Bruckner, Christopher Willcock and Burton... Lane to look forward to, it’s going to be busy at Box Hill for the next little while! The new QR code’s, automated hand sanitiser station, masks and cleansing regimes are a small price to pay to make things safe. It’s great to be back together as a choir again, and making beautiful music on Monday nights! Online membership is now open via our website: www.boxhillchorale.org.au

15.01.2022 BOX HILL CHORALE TO RESUME REHEARSALS FEB 15! Come sing with BHC! New choristers welcome! After a long year disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic, Box Hill Chorale is pleased and excited to be resuming regular rehearsals on Monday 15 February at 7.30pm in the ‘Arbour’ of the award-winning Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station Street, Box Hill. ... A friendly community choir with a proud performance history, Box Hill Chorale is always happy to welcome new members of all ages. There are no formal auditions, but some musical experience and/or music reading ability is preferred. The choir performs a wide range of quality repertoire, and is fortunate to regularly perform alongside leading professional soloists and orchestral musicians, both in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. Musical highlights in 2021 will include Mozart’s beautiful ‘Spatzenmesse’ in C Major, Dan Forrest’s ‘Song of the Earth’, John Rutter’s ‘Requiem’, Ola Gjeilo’s ‘The Ground’, Faure’s 'Cantique de Jean Racine', motets by Anton Bruckner, and several premieres of short works by local composers. Under the direction of award-winning conductor Andrew Wailes and outstanding accompanist Dean Sky-Lucas, BHC provides interested choristers of all ages with a wonderful local opportunity to be a part of a great community choir under expert direction! There are special membership rates for adult concession card holders, and generous discounts are available for all full time students. A special BHC Covid-safety plan is in place, to ensure the well-being of all BHC members and patrons. For more information, visit: www.boxhillchorale.org.au We look forward to welcoming you!

12.01.2022 Box Hill Chorale will be proudly co-hosting a very special concert in St Paul's Cathedral on Monday 22 July at 8pm and we'd love to see you there! As well as Box Hill Chorale you will get to hear the internationally-acclaimed "Whim ‘n Rhythm" female a capella ensemble from Yale University (USA), the Miami Children’s Chorus (USA), and members of the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir, The Australian Children's Choir, and Melbourne University Choral Society. Details below. Join... the Facebook event and book your tickets using the special BHC VIP PROMO Code "BHCCHOIRFEST" to get a discount off all tickets purchased! Monday 22 July at 8pm St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne https://www.facebook.com/events/657784134646527

11.01.2022 COME SING WITH BHC! NEW CHORISTERS WANTED! A friendly community choir with a proud performance history, Box Hill Chorale is always happy to welcome new members. There are no formal auditions, but some musical experience and /or music reading ability is preferred. The choir performs a wide range of quality repertoire, and is fortunate to regularly perform alongside leading soloists and orchestral musicians. You are welcome to come along and visit us and have a sing with us at... rehearsal from 7.45pm -10pm in 'The Arbour' at the spectacular Box Hill Community Arts Centre. Under the direction of award-winning conductor Andrew Wailes and one of Australia's leading accompanists Dean Sky-Lucas, BHC provides interested choristers with a wonderful local opportunity to be a part of a great community choir under expert direction! For more information, visit: www.boxhillchorale.org.au We look forward to welcoming you!

10.01.2022 MEET OUR SOLOIST Box Hill Chorale is thrilled to welcome outstanding pianist and organist Christopher Cook as soloist in Sunday’s concert at Christ Church South Yarra. Originally from Queensland, Christopher studied piano in Townsville and entered the Queensland Conservatorium in 1980. Being the recipient of the AMEB Scholarship in 1979 and during his course winning the Margaret Nickson Prize (accompaniment) and Minnie May Bussie Bursary (piano), together with the Organ Soci...Continue reading

09.01.2022 Box Hill Chorale enjoyed a terrific first rehearsal for the year last night, with Maestro Wailes flying in from a month away in Europe just in time to start things off for the year. We also welcomed back Dean Sky Lucas at the piano as our brilliant accompanist, and a number of new members, who were visiting for the first time and who are all keen to be a part of what promises to be a massive year for BHC. To begin with, BHC will celebrate the Beethoven 250th Anniversary with... a gala concert on 16 May at St Paul’s Cathedral, in association with our fiends at the Melbourne University Choral Society and the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra. A fantastic program will include Beethoven’s beautiful ‘Mass in C Major’ and his much-loved ‘Symphony No.7’, along with the sublime ‘Schicksalslied’ (Song of Destiny) by Brahms, often known as his little Requiem. Not to be missed! Later in the year, other major works will include Beethoven’s ‘Choral Fantasy’, Rutter’s ‘Requiem’, and of course Mahler’s epic ‘Symphony VIII’ (Symphony of a Thousand), alongside some of Australia’s finest choirs, superb international soloists, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and Sir Andrew Davis. New members are welcome in all sections. High sopranos and basses are particularly welcome. Special discounts apply for students. There are no auditions, but some reading skills and choral experience are preferred. Come and sing with one of Victoria’s leading community choirs. Visit www.boxhillchorale.org.au for more information.

09.01.2022 BOX HILL CHORALE NOW SET TO RESUME ON MONDAY 22 FEB! Come sing with BHC! New choristers welcome! Discounts for students! After a long year disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic, and the lifting of Victoria’s latest lockdown, Box Hill Chorale is pleased and excited to be resuming regular rehearsals on Monday 22 February at 7.30pm in the ‘Arbour’ of the Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station Street, Box Hill. ... A friendly community choir with a proud performance history, Box Hill Chorale is always happy to welcome new members of all ages. There are no formal auditions, but some musical experience and/or music reading ability is preferred. The choir performs a wide range of quality repertoire, and is fortunate to regularly perform alongside leading professional soloists and orchestral musicians, both in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. Musical highlights in 2021 will include Mozart’s beautiful ‘Spatzenmesse’ in C Major, Dan Forrest’s ‘Song of the Earth’, John Rutter’s ‘Requiem’, Ola Gjeilo’s ‘The Ground’, Faure’s 'Cantique de Jean Racine', motets by Anton Bruckner, and several premieres of short works by local composers. Under the direction of award-winning conductor Andrew Wailes and outstanding accompanist Dean Sky-Lucas, BHC provides singers of all ages with a wonderful local opportunity to be a part of a great community choir under expert direction! There are special membership rates for adult concession card holders, and generous discounts are available for all full-time students. A special BHC Covid-safety plan is in place, to ensure the well-being of all BHC members and patrons. For more information, and for online membership, please visit: www.boxhillchorale.org.au We look forward to welcoming you!

05.01.2022 Congratulations to soprano Cassandra Wright who was last night declared the winner of the ANATS Victoria Bettine McCaughan Memorial Scholarship for 2019! Tonigh...t you can hear Cassandra perform as soprano soloist in the world premiere performance of Stefan Cassomenos' 'Dixit Dominus', conducted by Andrew Wailes. Hurry, last tickets now on sale! 2019 RMP Aria Final World premiere of Cassomenos: 'Dixit Dominus' Sunday 18 August at 7pm Deakin Edge, Federation Square BOOKING ESSENTIAL: www.trybooking.com/BBIAL Further info: www.rmp.org.au

04.01.2022 Box Hill Chorale celebrated the end of a wonderful year of music-making at Whitehorse Carols earlier tonight, in front of a huge and excited audience of thousands at the Whitehorse Civic Centre. There were performances from iconic carols entertainers Marina Prior, David Hobson and Michael Cormick, with David Cameron on piano, as well as stirring items from the combined Churches of North Blackburn, the Box Hill City Band and of course Box Hill Chorale, accompanied by Sam Hart...ley and conducted by Andrew Wailes. Santa and his elves even made an appearance! This probably marks the last time BHC will perform in the current Whitehorse Centre, before the building is re-designed and enlarged in the coming year. Next year promises to be an exciting year for Box Hill Chorale, with performances of major works by Beethoven, Brahms, Rutter and Mahler on offer, as well as local festivals and regional performances. A highlight will be Mahler's epic 8th Symphony with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in October. BHC looks forward to welcoming new members in 2020, and encourages anyone interested in being part of a great community choir, to come along in late January when rehearsals resume. For more information, please visit the BHC website: www.boxhillchorale.org.au and like us on Facebook to keep in touch with BHC activities. Merry Christmas!

04.01.2022 Box Hill Chorale had the pleasure of being a part of this fantastic event at St Paul's Cathedral last week. An joyful, and musically rewarding night of choral music excellence. Here are some lovely photographs from the concert, courtesy of the RMP.

02.01.2022 Last chance to hear this amazing work at the world premiere tonight!!! HURRY... last tickets now on sale. www.trybooking.com.au/BBIAL

01.01.2022 Yesterday, on Saturday 30 November, members of Box Hill Chorale enjoyed a visit to Ballarat to perform a fun "Christmas Caramels" concert at the Wendouree Centre for the Performing Arts, as the guests of the Ballarat Symphony Orchestra. BHC was joined by members of the Ballarat and Colac Choral Societies, which along with BHC and the BSO filled the stage and made a glorious noise. The concert featured John Williams Cowboys Overture, Josef Haydn's Cello Concerto in D (per...formed by cello soloist Lachlan Dent), as well as Ralph Vaughan Williams’ beautiful Fantasia on Christmas Carols featuring baritone soloist Andrew Wailes, all under the baton of BSO Conductor Gyula Cseszkó. In the second half of the concert, Andrew Wailes conducted a tribute to Ballarat born composer William G James, and a selection of traditional carols arranged for symphony orchestra and chorus gave the large audience a chance to sing along, enthusiastically led by Helen Duggan. The audience were treated to an energetic encore with the BSO giving a fine rendition of Leroy Anderson's Bugler’s Holiday. The BSO then put on a lovely reception for all the performers with complimentary drinks after the show. A lovely day out, and a fun concert with lovely hosts. Here are a few action shots from last night. Box Hill Chorale now focus on their featured performance at Whitehorse carols on Sunday 15 December at 7.45pm. For more information about BHC and its activities, please visit www.boxhillchorale.org.au

01.01.2022 Well done to all the Box Hill Chorale members who performed on Sunday night in the dazzling world premiere of Stefan Cassomenos’ new work Dixit Dominus, featuring 125 members of the RMP Oratorio Festival Choir and RMP Orchestra and soloists Cassandra Wright and Christian Smith. Andrew Wailes conducted a blazing account of this striking work which was met by an immediate standing aviation by the audience. In the first half, the capacity crowd was treated to a magnificent ev...ening of superb singing by the finalist in the 13th RMP Aria. Congratulations to tenor Louis Hurley who was declared the winner. Runner up was baritone James Emerson who also impressed, and third prize (and the People’s Choice Award Winner) was tenor Joshua Oxley. The winner of the Conductor’s Encouragement Award was mezzo soprano Charlotte Kelso. What a great night! Well done everyone! Here are a few images by photographer Henry Choo.

01.01.2022 On Saturday 30 November, Box Hill Chorale enjoyed a visit to Ballarat to perform a fun "Christmas Caramels" concert at the Wendouree Centre for the Performing Arts, as the guests of the Ballarat Symphony Orchestra. BHC was joined by members of the Ballarat and Colac Choral Societies, which along with BHC and the BSO filled the stage and made a glorious noise. The concert featured John Williams Cowboys Overture, Josef Haydn's Cello Concerto in D (performed by cello soloist... Lachlan Dent), as well as Ralph Vaughan Williams’ beautiful Fantasia on Christmas Carols featuring baritone soloist Andrew Wailes, all under the baton of BSO Conductor Gyula Cseszkó. In the second half of the concert, Andrew Wailes conducted a tribute to Ballarat born composer William G James, and a selection of traditional carols arranged for symphony orchestra and chorus gave the large audience a chance to sing along, enthusiastically led by Helen Duggan. The audience were treated to an energetic encore with the BSO giving a fine rendition of Leroy Anderson's Bugler’s Holiday. The BSO then put on a lovely reception for all the performers with complimentary drinks after the show. A lovely day out, and a fun concert with lovely hosts. Here are a few action shots from the concert.

01.01.2022 BHC is looking forward to joining with the Ballarat Symphony Orchestra and Ballarat Choral Society in a symphonic concert of Christmas Caramels Saturday November 30 @ 7:00 pm Venue: Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts, Ballarat ... Featuring Five Traditional English Carols arranged for symphony orchestra and chorus by Sir David Willcocks, and Ralph Vaughan Williams’ beautiful Fantasia on Christmas Carols, the concert will also include: John Williams Cowboys Overture Josef Haydn Cello Concerto in D Leroy Anderson Bugler’s Holiday Cello soloist: Lachlan Dent Baritone soloist: Andrew Wailes Conductor: Gyula Cseszko Venue: Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts Tickets: Adult $35, Concession $30, Student $15, Under 12s free. Tickets available at the centre, by ph: 5338 0980, at the door.

01.01.2022 BHC to perform at Whitehorse Spring Festival! Join BHC as we perform a selection of choral works from a wide range of styles at this year’s Whitehorse Spring Festival, at 12.45pm on the main stage! Date: Sunday 20 October 2019... Time: 10am 4pm (BHC performing 12.45pm) Location: Whitehorse Civic Centre, 379-397 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading 3131 The Spring Festival is a free family event, presented by the Whitehorse City Council featuring 80+ locally based organisations, with five performance stages, food stalls, amusement rides and free workshops and activities. The event is regularly attended by 15,000 20,000 local residents. Enjoy rides, activities, face painting, musical performances and the opportunity to learn more about our Whitehorse community. COME SING WITH US! NEW MEMBERS WANTED! A friendly, community choir with a proud performance history, Box Hill Chorale is always happy to welcome new members. There are no formal auditions, but some musical experience and /or music reading ability is preferred. You are welcome to come along on a Monday evening and visit us at rehearsal from 7.45pm -10pm in 'The Arbour' at the spectacular Box Hill Community Arts Centre. Under the direction of award-winning conductor Andrew Wailes and one of Australia's leading accompanist Dean Sky-Lucas, BHC provides interested choristers with a wonderful local opportunity to be a part of a great community choir! For more information, visit: www.boxhillchorale.org.au