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9 January 2022

December 2021

We returned from lockdown in November 2021 and were able to rehearse until early December. Whilst unable to hold our usual Christmas concert it was a joy to be able to hold our final rehearsal in St Andrew’s Church (rather than the hall), We very much enjoyed singing the Shepherd’s Farewell, Torches, Candlelight Carol (Rutter), Carol of the Birds, The Three Drovers, The Silver Stars are in the Sky, Christmas Day, The Lord Bless You and Keep You (Rutter) and we finished with Hark the Herald Angels Sing.

We plan to resume rehearsals in St Andrew’s Hall on Monday, February 7 with details to be confirmed after the committee meets in mid-January. We are very excited to be planning a concert for Sunday, June 5 which will include Vivaldi’s Gloria.

20 October 2021

October 2021

Well, that was a long week! After only rehearsing for a week or so in July/August and then entering lockdown again, we are ready to resume COVIDSafe rehearsals on Monday 8 November at St Andrew’s Anglican Church Hall, Brighton.

All choristers will need to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination (or medical exemption) and must wear properly fitted masks, as per the public health directions. Choristers will be emailed further details. We are looking forward to singing together as one voice again!

Unfortunately, the long break away from singing together as a choir means that we need to cancel our Christmas Concert this year, but we hope to be able to provide a full schedule of concerts in 2022!

1 August 2021

August 2021

We are excited to resume rehearsals on Monday 9 August. The current COVIDsafe restrictions require masks to be worn inside, including whilst singing. Read more here.

We are looking forward to performing a small dinner concert at the Bentleigh Club in mid-September and our Christmas Concert at St Andrew’s Brighton on 5 December.

We welcome new members – please contact us for more information and let us know a little about yourself.

1 February 2021

February 2021

COVIDSafe Choir rehearsals recommence on Monday, February 8 at St Andrew’s Anglican Church Hall in Brighton.  Rehearsals will be one hour long only, to allow time before and after rehearsal to follow COVIDSafe practice. We are very excited to once again be singing!  Read more here

1 November 2020

November 2020

Over the last few months, we have held a series of catch-ups on Zoom and enjoyed some interesting speakers, along with a musical quiz. COVID-19 continues to make it difficult to predict when we can resume rehearsals but we look forward to starting with small groups in the first half of 2021 as guidelines allow. Stay tuned!

1 June 2020

June 2020

COVID-19 still makes it difficult to predict when we can resume rehearsals. We continue to hold committee meetings. Our next is at the beginning of July. We hope choir members are enjoying our concertmaster’s hard work with choir parts sent out. We have not tried a Zoom meeting (yet?!).

ANCA, the Australian National Choir Association, has relevant information on their website about choirs and there are two webinars on the Gondwana Choir website: COVID-19 and the future of choral singing and Back to choir: positive & practical steps. Both are worth reading and listening to.

In the meantime, we will post updates and keep current members informed by email. Stay well and safe!

Glen Eira City Choir 2022