Past Events 2024
Radiance - November 2024Choral Connections - November 2024Birralee Celebrates 2024 - October 2024Paco Peña - Requiem for the Earth - Sep 2024Pirates of the Carribean - Live in Concert - Sep 2024Cupcake & Cushion concertEclipse - Pink Floyd Orchestrated - Aug 2024Our World - Brisbane Symphony Orchestra - Aug 2024Global Voices - July 2024Queensland in Song - June 2024Due South - June 2024Attend the Tale - June 2024Young Voices Festival - May 2024Queensland Symphony Orchestra Opera Gala - Mar 2024Be a Choir Kid for the Day!Sing Low Workshop and Performance with David Squire
Radiance - November 2024
Resonance of Birralee presented the world premiere's of two of the Vincent Project pieces they have commissioned this year inspired by the artwork of Vincent van Gogh. With text by Joshua Clifford and music by Joseph Twist Under Clouded Sky is inspired by van Gogh's Wheat Fields at Auvers Under Clouded Sky while Canvas Blooms by composer Abigail Lui and lyricist Emily Winter is inspired by the countryside of Arles where van Gogh painted one of his famous Sunflowers canvases.
CONCERT REVIEW
"Choral ensemble was world class with a lovely young blend of voices!"
"Thanks to all the participants, a very nice evening, well done to Paul and the team once again"
"Outstanding stage presence and performance quality from all performers "
When: Friday 29 November | 7:30pm concert (doors from 7:10pm)
Where: Salvation Army Brisbane City Temple, 167 Ann Street Brisbane City
Choral Connections - November 2024
CONCERT REVIEW
"Being able to sing great repertoire with a big choir, directed by a world class director."
"My highlight was the combined choir with audience participation at the end!"
"My highlight was hearing my wife, her friends and brother singing with joy."
Saturday 16 November | 7:30PM
St Rita's College, Clayfield
Birralee Celebrates 2024 - October 2024
CONCERT IN REVIEW
"There were too many highlights to single one out, but Requiem was really special. The music itself was spine-tingling, but also the lighting change, candles, and having words up on screen."
"We always enjoy seeing the progression of the different groups and are always amazed by the beautiful music created by all the groups."
"I loved seeing all of the different choirs, and then some performing together. The standard was extremely high and it was very enjoyable. "
"Wonderful to see my daughter performing with Birralee Kids, she loves the choir. However it was also incredible to hear all the other choirs - they really are superb - a testament to the fantastic conductors, accompanists and other members of the community who performed. "
Paco Peña - Requiem for the Earth - Sep 2024
Event details:
Monday 9 September | 7PM
Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Concert Hall
A profound musical odyssey of passion and redemption, the Australian premiere ofPaco Peña – Requiem for the Earth celebrates our glorious planet while issuing a stark warning: time is running out and we must act now to save the Earth.
Featuring his world-class eight-piece flamenco ensemble from Spain alongside the breathtaking choral power of the Voices of Birralee, legendary flamenco guitarist Paco Peña offers a stunning performance, intricately merging the solemnity of a traditional Requiem with the vibrant energy of flamenco.
Ensembles involved:
Brisbane Birralee Voices and members of Resonance of Birralee
Pirates of the Carribean - Live in Concert - Sep 2024
Concert details:
Thursday 5-6 September | 7:30PM
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Symphonic Cinema Presents Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Live In Concert .
Performed live to the film by the Queensland Pops Orchestra, conducted by Guy Noble and hosted by Steven Gates
Ensembles involved:
Lads from the Birralee Blokes & Resonance of Birralee
Cupcake & Cushion concert
Concert details:
Saturday 24 August | 3PM
Trinity Centre, St Rita's College, Clayfield
Come along and celebrate the joy of singing with our Birralee Piccolos, Birralee Kids, Western Suburbs String Orchestra Continuo Ensemble, and Northside Christian College Piccolos. Listen to a wide array of fun music and indulge in a cupcake at the end of the concert.
CONCERT REVIEW
"Fun, musical, great to see kids loving music and of course the cupcake "
"My highlight was seeing the children on their best behaviour and they were lovely. The teachers did an amazing job and it was great."
"Wonderful audience interaction, beautiful positive encouragement for kids, great broader community involvement. Loved it!"
Eclipse - Pink Floyd Orchestrated - Aug 2024
Event details:
Thursday 22 August | 8PM
Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Returning to Brisbane after sold out tours nationally, enjoy the lyrical wonders of Pink Floyd in this blazingly original event. Rock legend Jack Jones joins the might of the Southern Cross Symphony, a killer rock band, three powerhouse vocalists, and a 20-person strong youth choir to faithfully re-ignite the awe-inspiring sound of Pink Floyd in all its glory.
Ensembles involved:
Members of Birralee Singers, Brisbane Birralee Voices & Birralee Blokes
Our World - Brisbane Symphony Orchestra - Aug 2024
Concert details:
Sunday 18 August | 3PM
Brisbane City Hall
This concert celebrated our connections to the environment, as the orchestra and choristers explored music which champions aspects of the world around us. The stunning soundscape invited listeners to close their eyes and envisage themselves immersed in nature.
Four of our ensembles were involved in this concert: Birralee Singers, Brisbane Birralee Voices, Birralee Blokes & Resonance of Birralee.
Global Voices - July 2024
CONCERT REVIEW
We were so thrilled to host Singakademie Graz during their tour to New Zealand and Australia.
"My highlight was the Graz Singakademie choir! They were very engaging and the stories were very interesting :)"
"The international collaboration of outstanding choirs was the highlight."
"The Graz choir was awesome, so entertaining!"
"The BBV song was wonderful in that church!"
Voices of Birralee's Brisbane Birralee Voices and Birralee Blokes are delighted to host the Singakademie Graz here in Brisbane as part of their international tour. Come along to hear a diverse range of music, culminating in a lovely massed performance of Australian and Austrian singers alike.
When: Thursday 25 July 2025 | 7:30pm Concert (doors from 7:00pm)
Where: St Andrew's Uniting Church, Cr Creek and Ann Street, Brisbane City
Queensland in Song - June 2024
CONCERT REVIEW
"My highlight was seeing the students have the opportunity to hear other choirs and sing together!"
"I particularly appreciated the commissioning of new works. Especially the model of funding (split between the various choirs) and the acknowledgement of such on the score.
New repertoire is so important because it captures important information about time and place. It also expands opportunities for learning and enjoyment for our children today, and for generations to come."The Birralee Singers are proud to welcome guest ensembles from Padua College, St Anthony's Primary School, Robertson State School, Ironside State School and Citipointe Christian College to celebrate the voices of Queensland youth.
Each choir will perform individually including a world premiere by Birralee Singers of a new work commissioned from young Qld composer Inge Dekker. The groups will then join together to perform another world premiere entitled Flying Above with words by Joshua Clifford (Resonance member) and music by Paul Holley.
WHEN: Friday 14 June 2024
WHERE: Mansfield SHS Hall, Broadwater Rd, Mansfield
Due South - June 2024
CONCERT REVIEW
"My highlight was hearing the high quality of music performed by these outstanding kids! Well done!"
Choirs Unite. Voices Take Flight.
Join us as we say a fond farewell to three Queensland Choirs who are setting off on their interstate tours in June/July.
We bid adieu to the Brisbane Birralee Voices, Hillcrest Christian College & Somerville House. Don't miss them before they jet off!
WHEN: Saturday 8 June 2024
WHERE: The Trinity Centre, St Rita's College, Clayfield
Attend the Tale - June 2024
CONCERT REVIEW
"My highlight was the excellent sound that the choirs made. Great range of repertoire for the concert theme."
"Apart from the wonderful performances, the seamless connection between the pieces which was achieved with the thoughtful compere notes. This brought the whole concert together."
Come along and enjoy music from stage and screen presented by Resonance of Birralee and the Birralee Blokes.
You will hear music from Frozen, Lion King, The Mission, Me and My Girl, Much Ado About Nothing, Amadeus and Gallipoli as well as Sweeney Todd, West Side Story, Dear Evan Hansen and even the computer game Civilisation VI.
It will be a great afternoon of music at St Rita's and tickets will sell fast once they go on sale on Thursday 9 May.
So mark that date in your diary so you can get in quick to book.
WHEN: Sunday 2 June 2024
WHERE: The Trinity Centre, St Rita's College, Clayfield
Young Voices Festival - May 2024
CONCERT REVIEW
"The Birralee Kids were wonderful, & the schools were terrific. Great to see young children embracing the opportunity to sing, & to participate in events such as Birralee’s. Congratulations."
"My highlight was seeing my child of course 😆 but just all the enthusiasm of the kids and how well they sang"
The annual Young Voices Festival will be returning on May 19 2024! This concert is one of the major highlights in the Birralee Piccolos and Birralee Kids calendars, and has been a great success with sold-out performances two years running. In 2024 we look forward to welcoming The Gap State School, Ferny Hills State School and The Springfield Anglican College to perform alongside our Birralee ensembles. We are looking forward to this marvellous event!
WHEN: Sunday 19 May 2024
WHERE: Valmai Pidgeon Performing Arts Centre, Somerville House, South Brisbane
Queensland Symphony Orchestra Opera Gala - Mar 2024
CONCERT IN REVIEW
Resonance of Birralee were thrilled to be the guest choir at the QSO Opera Gala on March 8 and March 9. Performing across the two concerts to two sold-out Lyric theatre audiences, Resonance of Birralee were highly regarded for their spectacular addition to the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.
CONCERT DETAILS
If you love a little drama, this is the concert for you!
In our Opera Gala, you can experience all of the highlights of Puccini’s operas in one spectacular concert, under the baton of conductor Giordano Bellincampi. Madame Butterfly flutters with scandal; glitz and glamour abound in La Bohème; and Tosca, Puccini’s sensual melodrama, is a bloodstained tale of love among political intrigue. Featuring soprano Sae-Kyung Rim, tenor Kang Wang, and baritone Phillip Rhodes, you’ll be enthralled by the intimacy of Puccini’s arias, and the powerful forces of love, longing and drama that echo through each and every note. With a rich tapestry of orchestral accompaniment and the 80-strong Voices of Birralee supporting every moment, this is a breathtaking occasion not to be missed!
In our Opera Gala, you can experience all of the highlights of Puccini’s operas in one spectacular concert, under the baton of conductor Giordano Bellincampi. Madame Butterfly flutters with scandal; glitz and glamour abound in La Bohème; and Tosca, Puccini’s sensual melodrama, is a bloodstained tale of love among political intrigue. Featuring soprano Sae-Kyung Rim, tenor Kang Wang, and baritone Phillip Rhodes, you’ll be enthralled by the intimacy of Puccini’s arias, and the powerful forces of love, longing and drama that echo through each and every note. With a rich tapestry of orchestral accompaniment and the 80-strong Voices of Birralee supporting every moment, this is a breathtaking occasion not to be missed!
Be a Choir Kid for the Day!
EVENT IN REVIEW
We were thrilled to welcome over 25 new choir kids to come and sing with us during the Be a Choir Kid Week! Our Birralee Piccolos, Birralee Kids and Birralee Singers played music games and rehearsed new songs. We look forward to seeing some of these Choir Kids again in our regular Birralee rehearsals! If you missed the Choir Kid Week, contact us at any time to arrange a free trial - contact@birralee.org | 3367 1001.
EVENT DETAILS
Join Voices of Birralee Piccolos (Prep - Year 1), Birralee Kids (Years 2 - 4) or Birralee Singers (Years 5 - 7) and become a choir kid for a day!
This is an excellent chance to give singing with our training ensembles a go as they explore a range of music together.
This is an excellent chance to give singing with our training ensembles a go as they explore a range of music together.
Sing Low Workshop and Performance with David Squire
PERFORMANCE IN REVIEW
On Leap Day, 115 tenors and bases came together under the guidance of David Squire to workshop and perform a series of songs. We are incredibly grateful for the expertise of David, who created everything from great softness to sheer power amongst the group of tenors and bases.
CONCERT INFORMATION
Tenors and Basses, aged 12 - 25 are invited to Sing Low! with renowned New Zealand conductor and educator, David Squire. This will be a wonderful opportunity for tenors and basses to sing together repertoire chosen by David. The format will be an afternoon workshop followed by a sausage sizzle meal break. The evening will conclude with a short, informal concert with the Birralee Blokes and other school choirs and finish with the massed choir repertoire learnt in the afternoon.
DETAILS:
Date: THURSDAY 29 FEBRUARY 2024
Time: 4.30pm - 8:00pm (arrive from 4:15pm for 4:30pm start)
Venue: Salvation Army Church, 167 Ann St, City
DETAILS:
Date: THURSDAY 29 FEBRUARY 2024
Time: 4.30pm - 8:00pm (arrive from 4:15pm for 4:30pm start)
Venue: Salvation Army Church, 167 Ann St, City
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