A thriving community: Chime Choir celebrates 40 years of music making.
23 May, 2024
On 23rd June, 2024, Chime Choir will mark 40 years of making and performing heartfelt choral music with a 40th Anniversary Gala Concert.
A diverse, auditioned community choir, the Choral Institute of Melbourne (Chime) was founded in 1984 by renowned performer and educator Kevin Casey as a teaching choir for young singers. Chime now boasts over 50 choristers from many backgrounds, demographics and experiences with a desire to sing challenging and delightful choral music that speaks to the heart and mind. |
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Under the direction of Artistic Director Jenny Mathers and accompanied by Rosa Hwang, Chime is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a Gala Concert on 23 June at The Edge, Federation Square.
Joining the current choir are past Artistic Directors Jayne Turner and Marten Visser, former accompanist Coral Rafferty and former choristers, appearing in the Alumni Choir.
The Gala’s repertoire will showcase the choir’s favourite pieces from its 40-year history, including works by John Rutter, Mozart, Morten Lauridsen and Ola Gjeilo and will also feature the world premiere of a commissioned piece from Australian composer, Mark Puddy, to mark the milestone year.
Showcasing the depth of Chime’s abilities as a choir, the program will feature gospel, contemporary and sacred works.
In July, Chime will compete in the World Choir Games in Auckland, along with choirs from 41 countries. This is an opportunity for Chime to demonstrate its versatility and skill and bring the work of Australian and international composers to the world stage.
Over its 40 years of music making, the choir has welcomed over 1000 choristers into the Chime family, and together they have performed at festivals, weddings, and special events throughout Victoria and Australia. They have sung with renowned soloists Aled Jones and Andrea Bocelli, choirs including the Soweto Gospel Choir, toured overseas to the US, UK, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan and Europe and competed in multiple choral competitions.
Joining the current choir are past Artistic Directors Jayne Turner and Marten Visser, former accompanist Coral Rafferty and former choristers, appearing in the Alumni Choir.
The Gala’s repertoire will showcase the choir’s favourite pieces from its 40-year history, including works by John Rutter, Mozart, Morten Lauridsen and Ola Gjeilo and will also feature the world premiere of a commissioned piece from Australian composer, Mark Puddy, to mark the milestone year.
Showcasing the depth of Chime’s abilities as a choir, the program will feature gospel, contemporary and sacred works.
In July, Chime will compete in the World Choir Games in Auckland, along with choirs from 41 countries. This is an opportunity for Chime to demonstrate its versatility and skill and bring the work of Australian and international composers to the world stage.
Over its 40 years of music making, the choir has welcomed over 1000 choristers into the Chime family, and together they have performed at festivals, weddings, and special events throughout Victoria and Australia. They have sung with renowned soloists Aled Jones and Andrea Bocelli, choirs including the Soweto Gospel Choir, toured overseas to the US, UK, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan and Europe and competed in multiple choral competitions.
“It is truly a joy to bring such amazing music to the world through Chime. The longevity of the choir is a testament to the dedication of all involved, and the importance of choral music for our fulfillment. I look forward to many more years of bringing Chime’s delightful sounds to stages and events across the world.”
Artistic Director, Jenny Mathers
About Chime Choir:
Chime Choir is an auditioned, diverse community choir based in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia. Over an extraordinary 40 years, Chime’s talented choristers have performed works from composers across the world spanning jazz, gospel, classical and contemporary genres. Chime is available for private and public events, including weddings, festivals and celebrations, and have toured interstate and overseas. Chime Choir is led by Artistic Director Jenny Mathers and accompanist Rosa Hwang.
enquiries: [email protected]
Chime Choir is an auditioned, diverse community choir based in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia. Over an extraordinary 40 years, Chime’s talented choristers have performed works from composers across the world spanning jazz, gospel, classical and contemporary genres. Chime is available for private and public events, including weddings, festivals and celebrations, and have toured interstate and overseas. Chime Choir is led by Artistic Director Jenny Mathers and accompanist Rosa Hwang.
enquiries: [email protected]