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Bringing Joy through Song “A chorus of singers is like a company of brothers; the heart is opened, and in the stream of Song they feel themselves of one heart and of one mind” (Herder) With one heart and mind, the Sydney Male Choir produce one beautiful sound of song, strong, vibrant and lyrical that stirs the heart and emotions.The Sydney suburb of Petersham in 1913 was where one group of men first joined together to sing in harmony and for pleasure, leading soon after to the foundation of the Sydney Male Choir. Each year, since 1930, the Choir has led the Singing at the Anzac Day Dawn Service at the Cenotaph in Martin Place, Sydney, a truly proud tradition. It also leads the Singing at the 11a.m., 11th November Memorial Service held at the Cenotaph each year. From very humble beginnings and nearly a century on, the choir has become one of the finest and most respected male voice choirs in Australia. The Sydney Male Choir is led by its Musical Director, Alan Thrift, who has held this post for the past 18 years. Our singing is accompanied by Eleanor Gair.
Today, the choir boasts a strong, balanced complement of over
eighty
members. The Choir seeks to take its music far and wide: The suburbs of Sydney; Regional centres around NSW; periodic interstate and international Tours. The United Kingdom, Canada, United States of America, New Zealand and Ireland have all been on the Choir’s itinerary for their overseas concerts showcasing Australian talent. The wives and partners of the choir members, together with many friends of the Choir, travel with us on these tours and share in the fun of new places and faces.
In 2007, the Choir did a 'MATES ACROSS THE DIVIDE' tour of outback NSW that was enthusiastically received by the struggling farming communities that they visited.
Listen to our Latest CD Brothers, Sing On
A compilation of some of the choir's
most popular numbers. . Words of Praise for the Choir
"...The Sydney Male Choir always delighted the audience with their versatility and professional performance. They enrich the cultural life of our community and are truly deserving of our thanks and support." Rear Admiral Peter Sinclair, former Governor of NSW and Vice-Patron of the Choir.
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