Voices of Birralee

Harmony Week Open Rehearsals – 17-20 March

We welcome all primary school aged children to participate in our Harmony Week open rehearsals at either our Bardon premises or at Ascot State School.  They will be fun afternoons of singing and harmony – giving everyone a glimpse into a live rehearsal and to experience how the Birralee training process begins. 

Harmony Week Open Rehearsal Schedule at a Glance

Signature Choir Previews – 9 – 18 March

Signature Choir Previews will be available in March to allow more experienced singers a no obligation view of how a signature ensemble works and the performance opportunities available.  Previews are available for Brisbane Birralee Voices (secondary schoolers), the Birralee Blokes (changed male voices) and Resonance of Birralee (young adults aged 18-35).

Signature Choir Previews Schedule at a Glance

Divine - 7:45pm Friday 26 March 

Voices of Birralee’s signature choirs Resonance of Birralee, the Birralee Blokes and Brisbane Birralee Voices will perform their first concert of the year in the beautiful St Stephen’s Cathedral.  

Holiday Music Program – Monday 12 – Wednesday 14 April

After a COVID hiatus, Voices of Birralee is excited to announce its plans for their Holiday Music Programs.  Two programs will be delivered one in the April holidays and the other in the September break.  The April holiday program will focus on Vocal Techniques and an understanding of how the voice works.  Guest presenters will provide an overview and then work with individuals on their voice.  Due to the nature of this program, numbers will be limited. 

Queensland Youth Music Awards – Wednesday 5 May – Thursday 3 June

The Queensland Youth Music Awards (QYMA) is one of the state's longest running school music competitions which celebrates the participation of over 4,000 young people in the music making process.  2021 will mark its 54^th anniversary!   The awards provide an environment to motivate young students to develop their musical skills by performing their art for the enjoyment of other participants and audience.

Culture of Peace Concert – 2:00pm Sunday 30 May

Voices of Birralee is delighted to present their Culture of Peace Concert featuring guest artist, Katie Noonan who will share the stage with all the Voices of Birralee ensembles.  The concert will also feature a newly commissioned work from Zac Hurren to bring together all performers and the audience celebrate and remember the importance of Peace.   The concert will be held at Roma Street Parklands and will be a public event for all to enjoy. 

“Now more than ever PEACE is the succour our world needs and the human voice is the most primal and organic way of making sounds together. I love the idea of working with a choir of Birralee's excellence, alongside the welcoming spirit of audience participation - so that audience and artists alike can share in something profoundly special and spiritual.” Zac Hurren

Birralee Recycled – 6 week season

Birralee’s adult community choir will return during term 3 of 2021 - Monday 23 August - Sunday 17 October 2021.   This fun adult choir gives everyone the chance to sing no matter their musical training or background.  The joy of the experience comes from a group of adults working together to make music.  The is also a wonderful camaraderie between the adults as new and old friends connect.  CLICK HERE to register.

Professional Development Day – Friday 3 September 

Voices of Birralee will deliver this professional development day for choral conductors, music teachers and students on Friday 3 September.  For more information CLICK HERE.

Cupcake and Teddy Bears – 2:30pm Sunday 12 September

The annual Cupcake and Teddy Bears Concert is the chance for our very young choirs, Birralee Piccolos, Birralee Kids and Birralee Singers, to shine!   This concert is always a vibrant delight as these youngsters develop their performer skills as well allowing the audience to enjoy the spontaneity of the young singer. With guest performers, Brisbane Birralee Voices. 

Choral Colours Concert - 6pm Sunday 12 September

Resonance of Birralee will present a wonderful afternoon of choral colours on Sunday 12 September.  This concert will feature the premiere of a work written by Sydney composer Luke Byrne and inspired by Vincent van Gogh’s The Church at Auvers. 

Christmas Gifts Concert – Sunday 28 November

The gift of music will be Voices of Birralee’s present to our community. As we head into the festive season, Birralee choirs will deliver a magical concert to delight people of all ages.