Our mission
Voices of Birralee is a multigenerational community arts organisation that nurtures and inspires a lifelong love of choral music in our people and the broader community.
We aim to:
o Strive for musical excellence
o Develop personal growth of individuals and the collective
o Appreciate and accept diversity
o Discover and honour Australian history and culture through singing
o Create professional development opportunities in the choral community
o Showcase Australia’s unique cultural identity internationally
Our impact
Through our vision, mission and values, Voices of Birralee has the following impact on our people, singers and the broader community.
Sing:
o To provide choristers with a safe and encouraging environment to discover and develop exceptional musical skills through singing, and to experience the joys of making music as part of a team
o To create an extraordinary ensemble with singers of all abilities
Create:
o Choral experiences where expected life skills such as teamwork, empathy, respect, discipline, adaptability and initiative are developed.
o Opportunities for Australian composers through commissioning of new music
o Performance opportunities and collaborations within the professional arts arena and on the world stage
o Pathways for choristers to engage in music and arts professions
Inspire:
o Develop the next generation of choral leaders
o Engage audiences with our dynamic and vibrant choral music practices
o Encourage and nurture choral and other community arts organisations
o Build community through singing
Through participation in our programs, choristers experience:
o Mental health benefits
o Increased self-esteem and confidence
o Awareness of others and social connection
o Resilience building
o Teamwork
o Citizenship
o Social Conscience