Gallery of Sydney Male Choir Events -
2011
Previous years - 2010
2009
Sydney Male Choir have had the honour of singing
at every Anzac Dawn Service in Martin Place, Sydney since it was initiated in
1928 when a crowd of 200 were present. The numbers attending has risen every
year until now many thousand gather each year to remember those members of the armed
forces of Australia and New Zealand who have died for them and their future in
many different conflicts.
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Kevin Rudd, Prime Minister &
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Choir
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Service in 2006 |
2011
Cronulla Mall, May
Salamander Bay, April
Anzac Day
Service, Martin Place, Sydney, April
Chevalier
College, Burradoo, April
Sydney Kings match,
April
Kiama Pavilion, March
Sutherland Entertainment Centre, May
Beecroft Uniting Church, June
Brass & Voices Concerts, Cooranbong & Pitt Street Uniting Church, July
Dee Why RSL, July
Anzac Retirement Village, Narrabeen, August
Sydney Town Hall, September
Riverina Tour, September
Mingara Recreation Club,
Tumbi Umbi, October
Fox Trackdown Studio, October
Remembrance Day, November
Springwood Uniting Church, November
Christmas Party, December
Christmas Party
Springwood Uniting Church
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Remembrance Day
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Houston puts the guys through their paces |
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There was quite a big crowd |
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Lloyd and Peter in the crowd |
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Guests of honour Barry O'Farrell, Premier and Govenor, Marie Bashir, Govenor |
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Some of the tributes to the Fallen |
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Fox Trackdown Studio
At this year's Town Hall concert our guest artist was
Gavin Lockley and he invited the
Sydney Male Choir to record the Australian National Anthem to be used on
a cd that he is producing. This evening at Fox Trackdown Studio was
the result of that collaboration. For some of us it was a new experience to be
in a recording studio, especially as we had to sing with an orchestral track
that had already been recorded. Very interesting to be part of this process.
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So how does all this work? |
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Gavin and the guys listening to a playback |
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Mingara Recreation Club
Organised by Neil Bevege, this concert was our first visit to this impressive
venue where we had a very appreciative audience. Pity there weren't more in that
audience but it was very encouraging for a first visit.
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Essential sustenance befre the performance |
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This is where it all happened! |
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Houston almost ready to rehearse |
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John and our old mate Alan |
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On they come for the second half |
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Stan and Winston bring up the rear |
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Houston ready for the second half |
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Kevin tells the audience - and us - what to expect |
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Riverina Tour
The tour was to aid the charity CanAssist to raise funds for their work with
rural cancer patients in the Riverina area. concerts were held in Wagga Wagga,
Tumut, Griffith, Temora and Cootamundra.
Thanks to Alan Crapp, Bruce Jamieson, Neil Bevege, Bill Matthews and Stan
Thomas for the us of their pictures. Also many thanks to Louise Leahy of
the Cootamundra Herald for permission to use her photographs.
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Sydney Town Hall
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.JPG "Lyndon Watts, Bassoonist, at rehearsal")
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Lyndon Watts, Bassoonist, at rehearsal |
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.JPG "Trying to attract a crowd")
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Trying to attract a crowd |
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.JPG "African Trilogy with me hiding behind Houston")
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African Trilogy with me hiding behind Houston |
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.JPG "Lyndon in full flight. What a sound!")
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Lyndon in full flight. What a sound! |
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.JPG "Now it's the boys in red - Drunken Sailors to a man")
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Now it's the boys in red - Drunken Sailors to a man |
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Anzac Retirement Village, Narrabeen
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Dee Why RSL
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.JPG "Adrian West charms the audience")
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Adrian West charms the audience |
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.JPG "Wolf von Kehler give the audience a real treat")
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Wolf von Kehler give the audience a real treat |
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.JPG "Damine and his birthday boy Grandad")
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Damine and his birthday boy Grandad |
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.JPG "Damien's Grandmother, Grandfather & Damien - they all had a great time!")
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Damien's Grandmother, Grandfather & Damien - they all had a great time! |
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Brass & Voices Concerts, Cooranbong & Pitt Street Uniting Church
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The guys waiting to rehearse |
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David King, Musical Director National Australia Brass |
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David King and Barry McKimm composer of 'Lamentations' |
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Patiently waiting baritones |
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Sydney Male Choir singing Swing Low |
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African Trilogy with Peter Marshall |
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Lamentations with cantor, Wolf von Kelher |
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Dwayne Bloomfield, Barry McKimm and Brenton Broadstock |
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Beecroft Uniting Church
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Sutherland
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Cronulla Mall
An elite hit squad of choir members
invaded the Shires with a taste of what they can expect when the full contingent
arrives at the Sutherland Entertainment Centre on 29 May. Shoppers out in the
Autumn sunshine were treated to a selection of songs from enthusiastic singers.
Many of the shoppers stopped to hear the mini programme and there were many
happy smiling faces when they heard what we had to offer. Fliers were handed out
and tickets were sold to people who had never seen the choir before - they liked
what they had heard! We look forward to seeing them in Sutherland when they will
hear the full might of the choir.
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What do you fancy for the 3.30? |
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Howard puts up a poster while 3 'helpers' look on |
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Is this the Shire's way of keeping them out - or in? |
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Just about ready for the next session |
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Salamander Bay
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Anzac Day
Service 2011
Maintaining the tradition of supporting every Anzac
Day Service held in Martin Place, Sydney the Sydney Male Choir braved the
elements, together with several thousand people, to honour the fallen in all
conflicts in which Australian and New Zealand men & women have taken part. It
seems as if every 25th April is fated to be affected by rain and 2011 was no
exception! The inclement weather did not stop the big crowd from showing their
respects and, as usual, the service was attended by many from all walks of life
and of all ages and they shared in the solemn and moving service.
Click on a thumbnail to see enlarged version
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Peter ponders the weather - will it won't it? |
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Yes it will! Les Parapluies de Sydney. |
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Houston awaits the signal from the bandmaster. |
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Des tries to orgainse a photoshoot |
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They were well and truly soaked - but they all look happy |
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Peter, Houston and Nico share a happy smile. |
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The pipers entertaining the crowd |
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John, Jim and Wes head back to the Central Coast - wet but unbowed |
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Chevalier
College, Burradoo
This was a return visit for the Sydney Male Choir to
the glorious countryside of Autumnal colours of the Southern Highlands. It's a
pity the weather couldn't have lived up to the golden colours being shown by the
avenues of trees with a chill wind and rain. The locals, the brave folk that
they are, reckoned it was 'bracing' but those from further north called it
'cold'.
However the welcome was anything but cold - the good
folk of Bowral gave the choir a wonderful reception and for many it was a
renewal of contact from last year. Again the worthy cause for the concert was
the Challenge Southern Highlands charity which helps disabled people to flourish
by providing support and employment at a local nursery. This cause is very close
to the heart of Denise Layton, wife of ex-President Jim and it was fitting the
Denise made the introductory remarks and Jim acted as Compère. The choir was in
fine form and responded to the audience's enthusiasm by raising the level of
performance to new heights. A varied programme was enjoyed by one and all
- choir as much as audience and 2 encores were requested! Invitations to return
next year were numerous! Just make it a little warmer next year, please - and
this is from a Pom!
Thanks to Jann Eggins & Jan Marshall for the pictures
Click on a thumbnail to see enlarged version
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Gary works hard in preparation for the concert |
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Now these guys really are preparing! |
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Tom and Eleanor rehearse for Tom's solo |
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Houston goes walkabout - and joins in the singing |
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Denise give the introductions |
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What a great bunch of guys |
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Bill really getting into African Trilogy |
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We're gonna put on a show |
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We really have put on a show |
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The second encore - Rhythm of Life -what else? |
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Sydney Kings match
The Silver Kings are
born!!
On Friday 1 April the Sydney Male Choir
sang at the Sydney Kings basketball match held at the Sydney
Entertainment Centre. Despite the fact that one of the items performed was
'When the Kings go marching in' the Kings lost the last match of the season
- better luck next year guys. There was a crowd of over 9,000 people there for
the match and a quote from the
Sydney Kings website summarises what they felt about the choir's performance
- 'even an appearance by the Sydney Male Choir, who
sang the National Anthem and wowed the massive crowd with their emotional,
uplifting pre-game performance.' Rodney
O the Sydney Kings presenter christened the Sydney Male Choir - the
Silver Kings!
Here is a shot from Jann Eggins of the choir singing
'Advance Australia Fair'
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Kiama Pavilion
Arranged to help support the work of the Christ
Church, Kiama and the Spirit of uBuntu' s work via Rotary with HIV/Aids affected
families in South Africa where a capacity audience enjoyed a varied programme of
songs from the Sydney Male Choir and the piano playing of Mark Matthews. A few
days before the concert Eleanor Gair, our Accompanist, injured herself, had to
be taken to hospital and was unable to play. At the eleventh hour Houston
located a former student of his, Bethany Morris, and she was able to understudy
for Eleanor. Bethany received copies of the music on Friday and played for us on
Sunday! What a remarkable performance and the Sydney Male Choir is very grateful
for her contribution to a very rewarding concert. Here is more information about
Bethany - Biog
We have been asked to return
next year!
Click on a thumbnail to see enlarged version
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Bethany Morris, Accompanist and Denise Layton, Page Turner |
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Houston Dunleavy, MD and Brennan Keats, arranger of two pieces of our music |
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African Trilogy with soloist Peter Marshall |
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Bui Doi with soloist Kevin Burg |
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