Choristry is a 30-voice mixed vocal ensemble dedicated to performing a diverse range of choral music to the highest standard in and around Melbourne, Australia.
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OUR STORY
Choristry was established by Trevor Jones under the name DeChorum in 2008. The name of the ensemble was changed to Choristry in August 2009.
The choir’s inaugural concert, a performance of L’Enfance du Christ by Berlioz, was given in support of the Hush Foundation in December 2008 and recorded by radio station 3MBS.
Since then, the ensemble’s diverse repertoire has included Mozart’s Great Mass in C Minor, Britten’s St Nicolas, Dvorak’s Stabat Mater, Bach’s Magnificat and Cantata 140, works by Eric Whitacre and Randall Thompson and a number of contemporary Australian works by composers including Stephen Leek, Iain Grandage and Matthew Orlovich.
As well as presenting its own concerts, Choristry performed at the 2009 Australia Day concert at Melbourne’s Federation Square and has participated in several services at the city’s St Paul’s Cathedral. Choristry also performs regularly at University of Melbourne graduation ceremonies.
Between 2015 and 2018, Choristry performed under the artistic direction of Dan Walker, a preeminent composer and one of Australia's most sought-after vocal specialists. With Dan's move interstate, the choir is lucky to be preparing its upcoming 10th Anniversary concert under the musical direction of Calvin Bowman.
A fully-auditioned choir, Choristry was formed with the express commitment of performing beautiful choral music at the highest standard. All members of Choristry are experienced vocal performers, many of them soloists in their own right.
The choir’s inaugural concert, a performance of L’Enfance du Christ by Berlioz, was given in support of the Hush Foundation in December 2008 and recorded by radio station 3MBS.
Since then, the ensemble’s diverse repertoire has included Mozart’s Great Mass in C Minor, Britten’s St Nicolas, Dvorak’s Stabat Mater, Bach’s Magnificat and Cantata 140, works by Eric Whitacre and Randall Thompson and a number of contemporary Australian works by composers including Stephen Leek, Iain Grandage and Matthew Orlovich.
As well as presenting its own concerts, Choristry performed at the 2009 Australia Day concert at Melbourne’s Federation Square and has participated in several services at the city’s St Paul’s Cathedral. Choristry also performs regularly at University of Melbourne graduation ceremonies.
Between 2015 and 2018, Choristry performed under the artistic direction of Dan Walker, a preeminent composer and one of Australia's most sought-after vocal specialists. With Dan's move interstate, the choir is lucky to be preparing its upcoming 10th Anniversary concert under the musical direction of Calvin Bowman.
A fully-auditioned choir, Choristry was formed with the express commitment of performing beautiful choral music at the highest standard. All members of Choristry are experienced vocal performers, many of them soloists in their own right.
