Sunshine Coast Choral Society in Buderim, Queensland | Non-profit organisation

Sunshine Coast Choral Society

Locality: Buderim, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 5456 2667

Address: P. O. Box 496 4556 Buderim, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.suncoastchoral.org.au

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23.01.2022 Our next concert - "A Celebration of Christmas" will be as its name implies a true celebration of that most precious time of year. Rehearsals are usually fun time. Adrian, our Conductor keeps us on our toes, often cracking jokes. "A Celebration of Christmas" Date: 8th December at 2 p.m. Venue: Gregson and Weight Memorial Chapel, 119 Wises Road, Buderim Tickets: Adults $25; Students $15 - cash sales at door.... Bookings: Call Yvonne Koster on 0431 550 713 See more

23.01.2022 The Management Committee, through discussion with Adrian, has decided to cancel our two up and coming concerts - The Bush Fire Appeal (22nd March) and our Celebrations of Easter Concert (5th April). Our concern is for our audience and choir members. Please accept our apologies. We will keep you informed of decisions as they are made and please be assured that the Committee has the best interests of the general community members and the Choir members in their mind and heart. Warm wishes The Committee

22.01.2022 The S.C.Choral society wish you and your loved ones health, love, friendship and the joy that only music brings to the heart. May 2020 be a Light filled year for you.

22.01.2022 DEBRA SCHNEIDER is the alto soloist for our Christmas Concert Debra came from a very musical family & was drawn to singing in early childhood. She has been performing as a soloist, in ensembles & choirs ever since and her passion has led her to explore a wide range of musical genres. Debra studied voice with Lesley Purvis (UQ) and Margaret Nickson. She sang with a Bach ensemble while living in Germany, then with Qld Choir, Opera Qld chorus & Brisbane Concert Choir. Following... success as a soloist in statewide classical competitions, Debra then explored musicals, with various leading roles, including several tours with a Gilbert & Sullivan ensemble. She sang with the Brisbane-based jazz trio Diva la Différence and currently performs regularly as a soloist and mezzo-soprano in the Sunshine Coast-based classical trio Artistri. DATE: 8th December TIME: 2p.m. VENUE: Gregson and Weight Memorial Chapel, 119 Wises Road, Buderim TICKETS: Adults $25; Students $15 available at the door (cash only) or by phoning Yvonne 0431 550 713

19.01.2022 BEN SMITH - Tenor Ben started singing at school in Year 5 and has been singing in choirs ever since. He has sung with the Buderim Male Singers, Caloundra Chorale and has competed in Eisteddfods. Then he discovered the Queensland Youth Choir under Sandra Milliken. The Queensland Youth Choir represented Australia at Festival 500 (a biannual music and singing extravaganza in St Johns Newfoundland Canada) where Ben performed Carl Orff's ‘Carmina Burana’ in a massed choir of 8,00...0 voices conducted by Bobby McFerrin. They also did a Northern European tour of Finland, Sweden, Estonia and England. During this time, Ben was lucky enough to take lessons with Jason Barry-Smith. He then moved on to Resonance of Birralee Voices under the wonderful talent of Paul Holly. Whilst with Resonance, he was grateful to be one of 12 backup singers for Eric Idel's ‘He's not the Messiah’. Moving to Melbourne Ben joined Concordis Chamber Choir with Andrew Hunter, an accomplished chorale conductor. Ben is grateful to continue his vocal journey the Sunshine Coast Choral Society. PERFORMANCE: "A Celebration of Christmas" DATE AND TIME: 8th December at 2 p.m. VENUE: Gregson and Weight Memorial Chapel, 119 Wises Road, Buderim TICKETS: On Sale at the door (cash only) or by phoning Yvonne on 0431 550 713 See more

18.01.2022 To our wonderful supporters of the Sunshine Coast Choral Society, we are so sad to announce that our Easter Concert 'A Choral Celebration of Easter Music' has been cancelled. Also our weekly Choir practice is cancelled until we can advise you otherwise. Hopefully this virus passes quickly and we can resume our practice and present our next concert. Stay tuned we will keep you informed. Please stay safe and healthy and we look forward to seeing you at our future concerts. The Committee

17.01.2022 Photos of a highly successful concert of Schubert, Mozart and Pergolesi

16.01.2022 Has the heat drained your Christmas spirit? Let the strains of Bach and Handel reignite the Spirit of Christmas in you in the air-conditioned comfort of the Gregson and Weight Chapel, 119 Wises Road, Maroochydore at 2 pm tomorrow, Sunday. $25 To ensure this sense of joy stays with you we will be finishing the concert with the rousing Hallelujah Chorus which we are sure you will be singing all the way home.

15.01.2022 Guess who caught the Christmas Spirit? Our Choir Master has...... and he was definitely pleased with the choir's performance yesterday as was a most appreciative audience. To hear comments like "oh I could listen to that over and over again" was a sentiment echoed by many in the audience.

14.01.2022 IMPORTANT NEWS ABOUT THE CHORAL SOCIETY’S RETURN TO REHEARSALS Dear singers, The Management Committee and Adrian have been in discussions via email about the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 on the Choir's eventual return to rehearsals and schedule for concert performances. Given the ongoing uncertainties, and the strong likelihood that social isolation/distancing will continue throughout the winter months, it has been decided to delay the recommencement of rehearsals until Term ...3 this year (16 September), based on the following reasoning: * Even if social isolation restrictions were to be gradually lifted over the next few months, some (or possibly many) members may be reluctant to return to rehearsals immediately, particularly if they have pre-existing health conditions which put them at higher risk if they contract the virus; * Such anxiety could also be experienced amongst orchestra members and soloists; * Likewise, audiences may be hard to attract out of isolation, and implementing social distancing (1.5m distance between people) would mean that whatever audience numbers we could attract would be at least halved, resulting in performances running at significant losses; and * Finally, we have no control over polices put in place by local Council which will determine whether, when, and under what conditions we can return to rehearsing and performing, so a more protracted delay than we had originally hoped for seems most sensible. The effect of this is that our proposed concerts have had to be cancelled or postponed. Adrian (and the committee) are working on a program for the rest of 2020. At this stage it is looking like this - provided we have been given the "go ahead" - 2020: Wednesday 16th September - Commence Term 3 rehearsals "A Rutter Christmas" Saturday 5th December - Rehearsal at Gregson & Weight 1.30pm "A Rutter Christmas" Sunday 6th December - Concert at Gregson & Weight 2pm "A Rutter Christmas" We all share in any disappointment you may be feeling, but please be assured that these are positive steps for the well-being of us all. Kind regards, Andrew BURNS President.

13.01.2022 Musical Treasures With soloists Annika Hinrichs, Debra Schneider, James Scott and Henry Pinder and the Sunshine Coast Chamber Strings, the Choral Society will be performing a collection of Schubert's Mass in G; Mozart's Eine Kleiner Nachtmusik, Sancta Maria Mater Dei, Ave Verum and Pergolesi's Magnificat. This inspiring concert will be conducted by Adrian King. Do join us for an afternoon of beautiful and uplifting music. September 8th at 2 pm... Gregson and Weight Memorial Chapel, 119 Wises Road, Buderim. Tickets are adults $25 and students $15 and are available at the door or by phoning Yvonne Koster on 0431 550 713 We look forward to sharing this music with you. See more

13.01.2022 Hope to see you at this delightful concert - "Treasures" - as we sing favourites from Schubert, Mozart and Pergolesi DATE: 8th September, 2019 TIME: 2 p.m. VENUE: Gregson and Weight Chapel, 119 Wises Road, Buderim... TICKETS: On sale at the door or by phoning Yvonne on 0431 550 713 COST: Adults $25 - Students $15 Afternoon tea provided See more

12.01.2022 The Committee, Adrian King - Musical Director, Natasha Kosh - Accompanist and all Choir Members wish you a very blessed, happy Christmas and a New Year filled with peace, joy, happiness and excellent health. Thank you all so much for supporting the Choir in 2019 and we hope to see you at our 2020 concerts - ticket prices and venues to be advised in the New Year on Facebook and the website. PROPOSED CONCERTS FOR 2020... Sunday 5 April, 2pm Stainer’s Crucifixion and Anthems for Easter Sunday 11 October, 2pm Purcell’s Dido and Aneas Sunday 6 December, 2 pm A ‘Rutter’ Christmas See more

11.01.2022 What a surprise Adrian received when his wife Helen led the way on their bikes through the picnicers - family members, members of Noosa Chorale, Sunshine Coast Orchestra and Sunshine Coast Choral Society - all wishing Adrian well for his 70th birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ADRIAN. We hope it was special.

09.01.2022 Our enthusiastic Musical Director Adrian King, our very talented Accompanist Natasha Kosh and fun-loving soloists, for the Celebration of Christmas Concert. We would love YOU to be part of our Christmas Celebrations through music. Looking forward to seeing you there. DATE: 8th December TIME: 2p.m. VENUE: Gregson and Weight Memorial Chapel, 119 Wises Road, Buderim TICKETS: Adults $25; Students $15 available at the door (cash only) or by phoning Yvonne 0431 550 713

08.01.2022 Sunshine Coast Choral Society commences its 2020 rehearsals on Wed 5th Feb at 7.00pm. Rehearsals are held at Lakeside Community Centre, 1 Lakeshore Avenue, Nth Buderim QLD 4556. New members are most welcome. Our next concert will be on Sunday 5th April, at Gregson and Weight Memorial Chapel, Wises Road Buderim. The Choir will be performing Stainer's 'Crucifixion'. Please come and join us. For inquiries please phone Secretary Christine on 5478 5546 or President Andrew on 0427 768 067

07.01.2022 Date Claimer - Remember to pop our Christmas concert in your diary - 2pm on Sunday 8th December - to truly put you in the Christmas Spirit.

07.01.2022 RACHAEL TWIGG After attending Matthew Flinders Anglican College, Rachael subsequently graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Music Education and is now looking forward to starting her career as a music teacher. Music has always been an important part of her life and singing is her passion. Rachael has been a member of the Sunshine Coast Choral Society for a few years now singing in some amazing choral works such as Handel’s Messiah, Verdi’s requiem a...nd other notable choral works Rachael also plays cello, and played in the recent Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra’s Mooloolaba Chamber of Commerce concert. Now Rachael is looking forward to her up and coming musical ventures. Rachael is the soprano soloist for our Christmas Concert PERFORMANCE: "A Celebration of Christmas" DATE AND TIME: 8th December at 2 p.m. VENUE: Gregson and Weight Memorial Chapel, 119 Wises Road, Buderim TICKETS: On Sale at the door (cash only) or by phoning Yvonne on 0431 550 713 See more

02.01.2022 Musical Treasures Concert Schubert Mass in G; Mozart and Pergolesi's Magnificat Sunday 8th September 2p.m. Venue: Gregson and Weight Memorial Chapel, 119 Wises Road, Buderim Tickets: Adults $25 and students $15 through the web site or by phoning Yvonne on 0431 550 713... A recent graduate of the Queensland Conservatorium, Brisbane bass Henry Pinder maintains a busy performing schedule locally and interstate. A classical music lover from a young age, Henry began performing in 2004 at the age of ten in the children’s chorus of Opera Queensland. Soon thereafter, Henry moved to Vienna to become the first Australian member of the Vienna Boys’ Choir, with whom he toured extensively and performed under the batons of many renowned conductors. On his return to Australia, Henry studied under Geoffrey Ashenden, returning to Opera Queensland for the world premiere production of Dirty Apple by Jonathan Henderson. During his studies at the Conservatorium under Associate Professor Margaret Schindler, Henry performed several leading roles in Conservatorium operas, including the Speaker in Mozart’s Magic Flute, Superintendent Budd in Britten’s Albert Herring and the Drunken Poet in Purcell’s Fairy Queen. In 2018 Henry created the role of Joseph in the world premiere of Paul Dean’s opera Dry River Run. In addition to opera, Henry regularly performs as a soloist in song recitals and oratorios, Recently including Handel’s Messiah, Bach’s St Matthew Passion and Puccini’s Messa di Gloria. In the future Henry hopes to continue expanding his repertoire and embark on an international performing career.