The Choral Grapevine 1 1 June—September 2016 A newsletter for all choristers in Western Vic. & SE of SA June-September 2016 Founder: June Roberts Editor: Helen Lyth 3/13 Balmoral Crescent Rippleside 3215 Phone: (03) 52786058 Email: [email protected]CHORAL CALENDAR The Choral Grapevine website: https://thechoralgrapevine.wordpress.com/ Date, Time, Venue Concert details Saturday, 25 th June, 7pm, Deans Marsh Hall, Deans Marsh WINTER SOLSTICE CONCERT featuring The Deans Marsh Singers Information: Tanya Stewart Sat July 2 nd , 7:30pm, Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre, Mt Gambier Sun 3 rd , 2:00pm, Naracoorte Town Hall LIMESTONE COAST SYMPHONY AND SYMPHONIC CHOIR CONCERT with The Naracoorte Singers. This concert is part of the orchestra's 2016 concert season. Enquiries: Lee Casteen 0428 838 227 July 10-11 Adelaide, July 19-20 Melbourne Jerry Blackstone conducting Master class tour (see page 6 of June CGV for more details) Visit http://anca.org.au/jerry-tour to book! Saturday, 30 th July, 7pm, The Geelong Racing Club, Tucker Street, Breakwater WHEN ICICLES HANG: A winter-themed Cafe Concert The Geelong Chorale conducted by Allister Cox. Bookings essential. Enquiries: Jan 0407095408 Wednesday, 17th August, Aber- vale Retirement Village, Church Street, Grovedale The Geelong U3A Choir in concert. For more information contact Dawn Cunning- ham Sunday 28 August, 3pm, St Mary’s Basilica, Yarra Street, Geelong BACH IN THE CASTLE OF HEAVEN The Australian Chamber Choir – Di- rected by Douglas Lawrence Tickets available at www.Trybooking.com/JOXZ or phone 5223 3554 or at the door, $35 Adult and Seniors, $30 Concession and Student; Sunday 4th September, 2:30pm, Thompson Street Uniting Church, Belmont INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER MALE CHORUS ANNUAL CONCERT Saturday 17 th , Sunday 18 th Sep- tember, Melbourne and Ballarat (More details later) MOZART’S REQUIEM, The Ballarat Choral Society and The Victoria Chorale with Ballarat Wind Orchestra. For more information contact Jennie Brennan, Secretary 0437 462 147 Sunday 25 th September, (venue and time TBA) ANNUAL CONCERT The Naracoorte Singers Enquiries: Lee Casteen 0428 838 227 Monday, 3rd October, 2pm Belmont Senior Citizens Hall, Thompson Street, Belmont SENIOR CITIZENS WEEK CONCERT, The International Harvester Male Chorus Sunday, 23rd October, 2pm, Ste Luke’s Uniting Church, Highton FOR THE JOY OF SINGING THE CLASSICS III: St Cecilia Mass, Gounod $12 (includes music hire and afternoon tea) Bookings and information: Anne Pilgrim 0412 524 316 Sunday, 23 rd October, Millicent A PLEASANT SUNDAY AFTERNOON presented by The Millicent Choral So- ciety More information: Jennifer Golding Sunday 20 th November, Wen- douree Performing Arts Centre (more details later) BEETHOVEN’S 9 TH SYMPHONY, (the Choral Symphony) – Ballarat Choral Society and Ballarat Symphony Orchestra. Invitation for your choir, or individual choristers, to perform please contact Jennie Brennan, Secretary 0437 462 147 Calendar continues page 4.
Transcript
The Choral Grapevine 1
1 JunemdashSeptember 2016
A newsletter for all choristers in Western Vic amp SE of SA
June-September 2016 Founder June Roberts Editor Helen Lyth
313 Balmoral Crescent Rippleside 3215
Phone (03) 52786058 Email hlythwestnetcomau
CHORAL CALENDAR
The Choral Grapevine website httpsthechoralgrapevinewordpresscom
Date Time Venue Concert details
Saturday 25th June 7pm Deans
Marsh Hall Deans Marsh
WINTER SOLSTICE CONCERT featuring The Deans Marsh Singers
Information Tanya Stewart
Sat July 2nd 730pm Sir Robert
Helpmann Theatre Mt Gambier Sun 3rd 200pm Naracoorte
Town Hall
LIMESTONE COAST SYMPHONY AND SYMPHONIC CHOIR CONCERT with The Naracoorte Singers This concert is part of the orchestras 2016 concert season
Enquiries Lee Casteen 0428 838 227
July 10-11 Adelaide July 19-20 Melbourne
Jerry Blackstone conducting Master class tour (see page 6 of June CGV for more
details) Visit httpancaorgaujerry-tour to book
Saturday 30th July 7pm The Geelong Racing Club Tucker
Street Breakwater
WHEN ICICLES HANG A winter-themed Cafe Concert
The Geelong Chorale conducted by Allister Cox
Bookings essential Enquiries Jan 0407095408
Wednesday 17th August Aber-
vale Retirement Village Church
Street Grovedale
The Geelong U3A Choir in concert For more information contact Dawn Cunning-ham
Sunday 28 August 3pm St Maryrsquos Basilica Yarra Street
Geelong
BACH IN THE CASTLE OF HEAVEN The Australian Chamber Choir ndash Di-rected by Douglas Lawrence Tickets available at wwwTrybookingcomJOXZ
or phone 5223 3554 or at the door $35 Adult and Seniors $30 Concession and Student
Sunday 4th September 230pm
Thompson Street Uniting Church Belmont
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER MALE CHORUS ANNUAL CONCERT
Saturday 17th Sunday 18th Sep-
tember Melbourne and Ballarat (More details later)
MOZARTrsquoS REQUIEM The Ballarat Choral Society and The Victoria Chorale
with Ballarat Wind Orchestra For more information contact Jennie Brennan Secretary 0437 462 147
Sunday 25th September (venue
and time TBA) ANNUAL CONCERT The Naracoorte Singers Enquiries Lee Casteen 0428 838 227
Monday 3rd October 2pm
Belmont Senior Citizens Hall Thompson Street Belmont
SENIOR CITIZENS WEEK CONCERT The International Harvester Male
Chorus
Sunday 23rd October 2pm Ste
Lukersquos Uniting Church Highton
FOR THE JOY OF SINGING THE CLASSICS III St Cecilia Mass Gounod
$12 (includes music hire and afternoon tea) Bookings and information Anne Pilgrim 0412 524 316
Sunday 23rd October Millicent
A PLEASANT SUNDAY AFTERNOON presented by The Millicent Choral So-
ciety More information Jennifer Golding
Sunday 20th November Wen-
douree Performing Arts Centre
(more details later)
BEETHOVENrsquoS 9TH SYMPHONY (the Choral Symphony) ndash Ballarat Choral
Society and Ballarat Symphony Orchestra Invitation for your choir or individual choristers to perform please contact Jennie
Brennan Secretary 0437 462 147
Calendar continues page 4
The Choral Grapevine 2
2 JunemdashSeptember 2016
TIDES OF WELCOME
(QUEENSCLIFF) Tides of Welcome is a small singing group capped at 30
singers (though this may be relaxed if youre a bass) The
choir is directed by Andrea Robertson The first gig for
2016 was singing at the Barwon Heads Festival of the Sea
on March 20th Carolyn (Queenscliff Neighbourhood
House)
HAMILTON SINGERS Anybody know of an accompanist who is need of a choir to accompany
Hamilton Singers is seeking someone who would like to
accompany their singing Travel expenses can be paid for and generally a small term payment is given Please
contact Beth Tonissen on 55723535 if you are interested or
know of someone who may be interested
THE DEANS MARSH SINGERS The Deans Marsh Singers hosted a vocal workshop with
four piece a cappella group Cocheogravel on Sunday 24th April
The Deans Marsh Singers will be performing a set of songs at a community celebration of the Winter Solstice at
The Deans Marsh Hall on Saturday 25th June at 7pm
Tanya Stewart 03 5231 2831
COLAC CHORALE The Colac Chorale was delighted to host this yearrsquos successful
Choral Festival held on Sunday May 22nd at the Colac
Performing Arts Centre A total of thirteen Choirs took part
and items included many different choral styles and
participating numbers ndash with quite a few groups choosing an
a`cappella style of presentation Choirs travelled to Colac
from Millicent SA Geelong Warrnambool Cobden and
Apollo Bay (where the 2017 Choral Festival will be held)
Various positive feedback comments were received following
the day
These included ldquoa most successful eventrdquo ldquodiversity of
performancesrdquo ldquowide range of choral stylesrdquo ldquo it provided a
wonderful opportunity to network and connect with other
choristersrdquo and ldquoa lasting memory will be that of seeing how
much all the choristers enjoy singingrdquohellip All will look
forward to participating again in the future
Two other positive comments involving the Colac Festival
were made regarding the ldquomagnificent afternoon teardquo ndash and
that consideration may be given to once again holding the
Festival ldquoduring the dayrdquo rather than in the evening (as
previously) thus enabling more convenient travel
arrangements and therefore more distant groups able to
consider participating
Once again the Colac Chorale was very happy to host such a
positive event
We will now turn our attention to preparing for our
forthcoming concert with a ldquobird themerdquo later in the year
Gwenyth Knox (5231 4278)
Editor Note Congratulations to all who participated in this
years most successful festival Thanks and congratulations to
the committee and members of The Colac Chorale who
hosted the event
MILLICENT CHORAL SOCIETY
In May we held a successful Sunday afternoon Variety
Concert Our guest artist was the Mt Gambier City Band and our
local theatre company The Company of 7 As always after
our functions afternoon tea was served We have been pleased with the response from audience participants
Our winter break has begun but forward planning includes
a Pleasant Sunday Afternoon on Oct 23 and a concert for residents of our local Aged care residence on Oct 24
And then Christmas is just around the corner Jennifer
Golding
GEELONG U3A CHOIR It is hard to believe that Easter has come and gone and June is
almost over
U3A Geelong turned 30 this year and on Saturday 30th July at
Cobbin Farm a full day of outstanding speakers from science
music medicine literature wellbeing and history will be
presented The cost is $1000 which includes a lunch box tea
coffee with birthday cake and champagne
Last month our Choir had the joy of sharing music at the 21st
Anniversary of the Combined Belmont Probus Club On
stage we all enjoyed the chance to demonstrate our
performance skills with lots of happy faces and this was a
great chance to share our music with friends The audience
were so enthusiastic that the Choir was even afforded a
standing ovation at the end of the concert Particular mention
must be made to our fantastic Music Director Margaret
Hughes and our Accompanist Jan Smith who with their
guidance and patience the U3A Geelong Choir is what it is
today
We are currently rehearsing new music for a concert to be
held in JulyAugust
Music is everywhere whether itrsquos humming a tune in the
shower singing along to the radio or hearing a busker on the
footpath music features prominently in all our lives and one
of the simple joys of life is being able to share this music with
others
And In Case You Didnrsquot Know Neuroscience shows
singing connects the neural pathways in the brain differently
and releases endorphins making people healthier happier
smarter and more creative That explains basically why we
are a good bunch of well-adjusted contented friendly easy
going tolerant and capable choristers
Till next time keep warm protect your voices and happy
singing
Dawn Cunningham
IIs there a report from your choir If not ask your committee how you can help We need a CGV rep from every choir
The Choral Grapevine 3
3 JunemdashSeptember 2016
Please distribute The Choral Grapevine to your choir members
THE GEELONG CHORALE The Geelong Chorale performed a program of English and
French romantic music on Sunday April 17 at St Pauls Anglican Church Geelong The wonderful acoustic
enabled us to produce a lovely concert for which we
received much commendation The concert opened with
the English component - I was Glad Song for Athene and God is Gone Up Vaughan Williams Valiant for Truth
was very well received and we repeated this wonderful
work at the Western District Choral Festival The first half concluded with Psalm 148 by Holst The second half
comprised French music - four lovely motets by Maurice
Durufle and the beautiful Solemn Mass by Louis Vierne
We were fortunate to be accompanied on the organ by Dion Henman One could almost imagine we were singing
at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris where Vierne was
organist Dion also played Prelude on Psalm 37
by Herbert Howells in the first half and Toccata from
Suite Gothique by Louis Boellmann in the second half
Our next performance was at the Western District Choral
Festival where we also performed Waltzing Matilda
Special thanks to the Colac Chorale for their excellent
organisation of the festival and we are already looking
forward to 2017 in Apollo Bay
Our next concert When Icicles Hang is on Saturday July 30 at 630pm It is a cafe concert at the Geelong Racing
Club Over the course of the evening we will sing music
about winter The title piece is a set of 6 Elizabethan
poems set to music by John Rutter The music may be about winter but the atmosphere and meal will be warm
and inviting We hope you can join us Angela West 044
836 3781
GEELONG HARMONY CHORUS Theres not a lot to report other than a very pleasant sojourn to Wollongong where we competed in the Sweet Adelines
Australia regional championships and although we missed
out on any bling we did improve our national ranking by
three places from 10th last year to seventh this year which pleased our Musical Director Alex Morris no end
As always wed love to have more members Were a great
bunch of women singers who take their a cappella harmony singing very seriously but we also manage to fulfil the fun
and friendship part of the deal too If you know a woman
who loves to sing the ringing chords of four-part a cappella
barbershop then get her to call Cynthia on 0406 666 737 or go to our website geelongharmonycomau and let us
know Anna Marie Shew
Choirs in The Choral Grapevine network in 2016 Ballarat Ballarat Choral Society U3A Choristers Ballarat Vox Berri Riverland Choral Group Bordertown Bordertown A Cappella
Singers Camperdown Camperdown Uniting Church Choir Casterton Sacred Heart Church Choir Cobden Cobden Community
Choir Colac Colac Chorale Deans Marsh Deans Marsh Singers Drysdale Coryule Chorus The Bellarine Community Choir Geelong acabellas Bella Mama Geelong (Bay City) Conchords The Geelong Chorale Geelong Harmony Chorus Geelong Trades
Hall Choir Geelong Welsh Ladies Choir Geelong Youth Choir The Gesualdo Consort Grace Notes International Harvester Male Cho-rus Sing Geelong St Lukes Uniting Church Choir St Marys Basilica Choir Geelong St Pauls Church Choir U3A Geelong Choir
Windfire Chamber Choir With One Voice Geelong Wondrous Merry Gisborne The Gisborne Singers Hamilton Footprints in the
Custard Good Shepherd Choir Hamilton Singers Tabor Male Choir Lavers Hill Lavers Hill Choir Millicent Millicent Choral
Society Mt Gambier Mayfair Youth Jazz Mount Gambier Choral Society Mt Gambier Christ Church Anglican Choir Naraco-orte Naracoorte Singers Penola Southern Heritage Singers Port Fairy Port Fairy St Johns Anglican Church Choir Portland
Portland Choral Group Queenscliff Tides of Welcome Warrnambool Cantori Red Tent Singers Warrnambool Christ Church Choir Merri Singers (formerly Warrnambool Mozart Choir) Warrnambool St Johns Presbyterian Choir Warrnambool Theatre Com-
pany Chorale
Photos from The Millicent Choral Societyrsquos variety concert held in May
The Choral Grapevine 4
4 JunemdashSeptember 2016
Editorial
Congratulations to all who performed in the Western District Choral Festival hosted by The Colac Chorale on May 22nd Read
about the festival in the report from The Colac Chorale on Page 2
Yesterday was the second Singing the Classics for 2016 attended by a large turnout of choristers and light opera aficionados from
around the district and Melbourne John Stubbings (star of many shows presented by GSODA Geelong GampS and Lyric Theatre)
directed the group through a selection of favourite choruses from light operas and musicals including Die Fledermaus The Gipsy
Baron and The Sound of Music before inviting Margaret Hughes Musical Director of the Geelong U3A Choir to conduct a
comic piece Painless Opera by Phyllis Wolfe-White This had the group in stitches as they worked their way through a medley of
popular operatic tunes to words like ldquoI never did like opera They always sing too highrdquo (O Mia Babbino Carordquo Puccini) Anne
Pilgrim (founder and co-ordinator of For the Joy of Singing the Classics) was a most accomplished accompanist With the popu-larity of singing songs from the shows itrsquos likely that Singing the Classics 2017 will feature another chance to sing your favourite
choruses and songs
There are fewer reports that usual in this edition of The Choral Grapevine If therersquos not one from your group please ask your
committee to appoint someone to write one for the next edition Between newsletters please keep an eye on our website for up-
dates to the calendar (as current as I can make it with the information you send me) and performance information and reports
While space in the newsletter is limited we have lots of space on the web for your posters and performance photos We can even
link to videos you have uploaded to You Tube or other online platforms
httpsthechoralgrapevinewordpresscom Helen
Music at the Basilica
The next concert in the 2016 series is presented by The Australian Chamber Choir directed by Douglas Lawrence The con-
cert is on Sunday 28 August at The Basilica of Mary of the Angels at 3pm
This program contrasts three of Bachrsquos masterpieces with a gem by Johann Michael Bach (JSrsquos father-in-law) and famous Latin Motets from other times and places Gregorio Allegrirsquos famous Miserere is performed alongside one of the most difficult
pieces in the motet repertoire ndash Messiaenrsquos O sacrum convivium which holds a mystery all its own Three Latin Motets by
Herbert Howells represent a pinnacle of early 20th century English choral music See the calendar (page 1) for booking de-
tails
Windfire Chamber Choir Choral Scholarships
Are you the voice we have been looking for
Applications are being invited by Music at the Basilica Inc from students interested in being awarded a Windfire Choral Schol-
arship in 2017
Successful candidates will sing as Windfire Scholars in the Windfire Chamber Choir in two concerts per year Applicants must
be Australian citizens aged 16-27 who intend to study at an approved secondary or tertiary course at an Australian school uni-
versity TAFE College or other approved institution either full-time or part-time in 2017 For brochure and application follow
Please pass this opportunity on to any young singers that you know who might be interested
For the last two years five choral scholars have had their musical training subsidised via the scholarship program and also had
the opportunity to sing with The Windfire Chamber Choir an adult choir tackling music from the sacred choral repertoire under
the expert direction of Rick Prakhoff
Date Time Venue Details
Saturday 3rd December 5pm
Wesley Church Yarra Street Gee-
long
A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION The Geelong Chorale conducted by Allister Cox
This concert includes the Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten and features The Gee-
long Handbell Choir
Enquiries Angela West (03) 5222 3595
Sunday 4th December (time and
venue TBA) CHRISTMAS CONCERT The Naracoorte Singers Enquiries Lee Casteen 0428 838 227
Sunday 12th December (time
TBA) Naracoorte Square
CAROLS IN THE SQUARE with The Naracoorte Singers
Enquiries Lee Casteen 0428 838 227
The Choral Grapevine 5
5 JunemdashSeptember 2016
New music for your choir from MALCOLM JOHN Malcolm John is a Geelong-based composer who retired after many years as Director of Music at Geelong Grammar
School to pursue composing As director of music at St Lukes Uniting Church Highton he produces music for the
choirrsquos week-by week services and special events A selection of this choral music is listed below
Last year The Geelong Association of Music and Art recognised Malcolm Johnrsquos contribution to music with a
Here is a selection of choral music available directly from Malcolm John 03 5241 6445
Choral Homilies Music by Malcolm John from 2000 - 2 - 5 min each ME - MD
Original anthems for small church choir mostly for SAB piano or organ
Texts ndash The Bible The Way and David Shephard For St Lukes UCA Highton Victoria
Walking in my paths ndash Psalm 81
You are aware ndash Thessalonians 51-11
You will be clean ndash Ezekiel 36 25-27
Do good to your servants ndash Psalm 118 65-68
In those days ndash Joel 2 28-29
I beg you to live ndash Ephesus 4 1-6
Let me assure you ndash Mark 1029-31
O God in mercy bless us ndash Psalm 67
I will send a comforter ndash John 16 26-27
You people there are leaders ndash Corinthians 8 7-15
That man is a fool ndash Psalm 14 Excerpts
Posada song ndash Advent unison song by Marina Scott
The voice of wisdom ndash Proverbs 8 Excerpts
Into the Faith ndash Ephesians 4 11-14
Christ has made us free ndash Galatians 5
Be delighted with the Lord ndash Psalm 37 1-9
Be patient then brothers and sisters ndash James 5 7-8
Kingdom of light ndash Colossians 1 11-14
My time has come ndash John 13 31-37
Trust the Lord ndash 1 Peter 5 6-11
One heart and mind ndash Acts 4 32-35
Hymn 2 Cor 4 (B McClelland)
Healing the leper Mark 1 40 ndash 45 (solo optional)
Lordwith all my heart - Psalm 138 (+ congregation)
When someone becomes a Christian ndash 2 Corinthians
516-21
Wake up ndash Romans 13 11-14
We can rejoice ndash Romans 5 5 ndash 8
Healing the leper ndash Mark 1 40-45
Presence of God - Colossians 1
Then the eleven disciples ndash Matthew
He spread out a cloud ndash Psalm 105
Your attitude ndash Phil2 4 ndash 11
Long ago ndash Ephesians 1 4 ndash 6
Then Peter replied ndash 1Corinthians 15 19 ndash 26
O Lord from the depths of despair - Psalm 130
My time has come (2nd version) John 13 31 ndash 35
To each other (Unison) ndash Ephesians 4 1 -6
= in Books 1 and 2
Psalm 23 Modern text Unison setting 2013
Christ is the exact likeness of the unseen God Colossians
1 35-38
The Choral Grapevine 6
6 JunemdashSeptember 2016
SING FOR GOOD 2016 UNITES AUSTRALIA AND THE WORLD THROUGH SONG
Sing for Good 2016 is here and this year will unite Australia and the world in song Letrsquos get together have
fun and make a difference to people in need wwwsingforgoodorg
The Sing for Good Video Challenge swaps ice-buckets and moustaches for community singinghellip promoting
joy wellbeing and inclusion We aim to get people singing in every postcode of Australia (and beyond) over
the next three years
Herersquos how the challenge works
1 Sing with a group (two or more)
2 Enter your video
3 Vote donate + share
Donations raised through Sing for Good help support disadvantaged people through Creativity Australiarsquos inclusive With One Voice choirs as well as charity partners who will each receive 75 percent of funds raised
through their organisationrsquos involvement in the campaign
Register now at wwwsingforgoodorg
Contact Kim Reynolds at Creativity Australia or (03) 8679 6088 or Tania de Jong on 0411 45 9999
From ANCA
Jerry Blackstone Conducting Masterclass Tour 2016
Bookings are rolling in for the various events across Australian with Dr Jerry Blackstone who will be in
Adelaide on July 10 and 11 and in Melbourne on July 19 and 20
Jerry is a charismatic and approachable conductor and teacher and we are delighted to welcome him back
after the success of Choralfest last year Jerry has worked with conductors of all levels and offers expertise on a range of topics including male voice development and beginner conductor skills and can cater to
your individual interest in the masterclass workshops
Visit httpancaorgaujerry-tour to book
We look forward to seeing you there
Adelaide CONDUCTING MASTERCLASS I 10 JULY WORKSHOP I 10 JULY MORNING - COME and SING WITH JERRY BLACKSTONE I 10 JULY EVENING CONDUCTING MASTERCLASS I 11 JULY Melbourne CONDUCTOR MASTERCLASS | 19 JULY CANAPES and SING DURUFLE | 19 JULY EVENING SECONDARY SCHOOLS CHORAL DAY | 20 JULY
The Choral Grapevine 2
2 JunemdashSeptember 2016
TIDES OF WELCOME
(QUEENSCLIFF) Tides of Welcome is a small singing group capped at 30
singers (though this may be relaxed if youre a bass) The
choir is directed by Andrea Robertson The first gig for
2016 was singing at the Barwon Heads Festival of the Sea
on March 20th Carolyn (Queenscliff Neighbourhood
House)
HAMILTON SINGERS Anybody know of an accompanist who is need of a choir to accompany
Hamilton Singers is seeking someone who would like to
accompany their singing Travel expenses can be paid for and generally a small term payment is given Please
contact Beth Tonissen on 55723535 if you are interested or
know of someone who may be interested
THE DEANS MARSH SINGERS The Deans Marsh Singers hosted a vocal workshop with
four piece a cappella group Cocheogravel on Sunday 24th April
The Deans Marsh Singers will be performing a set of songs at a community celebration of the Winter Solstice at
The Deans Marsh Hall on Saturday 25th June at 7pm
Tanya Stewart 03 5231 2831
COLAC CHORALE The Colac Chorale was delighted to host this yearrsquos successful
Choral Festival held on Sunday May 22nd at the Colac
Performing Arts Centre A total of thirteen Choirs took part
and items included many different choral styles and
participating numbers ndash with quite a few groups choosing an
a`cappella style of presentation Choirs travelled to Colac
from Millicent SA Geelong Warrnambool Cobden and
Apollo Bay (where the 2017 Choral Festival will be held)
Various positive feedback comments were received following
the day
These included ldquoa most successful eventrdquo ldquodiversity of
performancesrdquo ldquowide range of choral stylesrdquo ldquo it provided a
wonderful opportunity to network and connect with other
choristersrdquo and ldquoa lasting memory will be that of seeing how
much all the choristers enjoy singingrdquohellip All will look
forward to participating again in the future
Two other positive comments involving the Colac Festival
were made regarding the ldquomagnificent afternoon teardquo ndash and
that consideration may be given to once again holding the
Festival ldquoduring the dayrdquo rather than in the evening (as
previously) thus enabling more convenient travel
arrangements and therefore more distant groups able to
consider participating
Once again the Colac Chorale was very happy to host such a
positive event
We will now turn our attention to preparing for our
forthcoming concert with a ldquobird themerdquo later in the year
Gwenyth Knox (5231 4278)
Editor Note Congratulations to all who participated in this
years most successful festival Thanks and congratulations to
the committee and members of The Colac Chorale who
hosted the event
MILLICENT CHORAL SOCIETY
In May we held a successful Sunday afternoon Variety
Concert Our guest artist was the Mt Gambier City Band and our
local theatre company The Company of 7 As always after
our functions afternoon tea was served We have been pleased with the response from audience participants
Our winter break has begun but forward planning includes
a Pleasant Sunday Afternoon on Oct 23 and a concert for residents of our local Aged care residence on Oct 24
And then Christmas is just around the corner Jennifer
Golding
GEELONG U3A CHOIR It is hard to believe that Easter has come and gone and June is
almost over
U3A Geelong turned 30 this year and on Saturday 30th July at
Cobbin Farm a full day of outstanding speakers from science
music medicine literature wellbeing and history will be
presented The cost is $1000 which includes a lunch box tea
coffee with birthday cake and champagne
Last month our Choir had the joy of sharing music at the 21st
Anniversary of the Combined Belmont Probus Club On
stage we all enjoyed the chance to demonstrate our
performance skills with lots of happy faces and this was a
great chance to share our music with friends The audience
were so enthusiastic that the Choir was even afforded a
standing ovation at the end of the concert Particular mention
must be made to our fantastic Music Director Margaret
Hughes and our Accompanist Jan Smith who with their
guidance and patience the U3A Geelong Choir is what it is
today
We are currently rehearsing new music for a concert to be
held in JulyAugust
Music is everywhere whether itrsquos humming a tune in the
shower singing along to the radio or hearing a busker on the
footpath music features prominently in all our lives and one
of the simple joys of life is being able to share this music with
others
And In Case You Didnrsquot Know Neuroscience shows
singing connects the neural pathways in the brain differently
and releases endorphins making people healthier happier
smarter and more creative That explains basically why we
are a good bunch of well-adjusted contented friendly easy
going tolerant and capable choristers
Till next time keep warm protect your voices and happy
singing
Dawn Cunningham
IIs there a report from your choir If not ask your committee how you can help We need a CGV rep from every choir
The Choral Grapevine 3
3 JunemdashSeptember 2016
Please distribute The Choral Grapevine to your choir members
THE GEELONG CHORALE The Geelong Chorale performed a program of English and
French romantic music on Sunday April 17 at St Pauls Anglican Church Geelong The wonderful acoustic
enabled us to produce a lovely concert for which we
received much commendation The concert opened with
the English component - I was Glad Song for Athene and God is Gone Up Vaughan Williams Valiant for Truth
was very well received and we repeated this wonderful
work at the Western District Choral Festival The first half concluded with Psalm 148 by Holst The second half
comprised French music - four lovely motets by Maurice
Durufle and the beautiful Solemn Mass by Louis Vierne
We were fortunate to be accompanied on the organ by Dion Henman One could almost imagine we were singing
at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris where Vierne was
organist Dion also played Prelude on Psalm 37
by Herbert Howells in the first half and Toccata from
Suite Gothique by Louis Boellmann in the second half
Our next performance was at the Western District Choral
Festival where we also performed Waltzing Matilda
Special thanks to the Colac Chorale for their excellent
organisation of the festival and we are already looking
forward to 2017 in Apollo Bay
Our next concert When Icicles Hang is on Saturday July 30 at 630pm It is a cafe concert at the Geelong Racing
Club Over the course of the evening we will sing music
about winter The title piece is a set of 6 Elizabethan
poems set to music by John Rutter The music may be about winter but the atmosphere and meal will be warm
and inviting We hope you can join us Angela West 044
836 3781
GEELONG HARMONY CHORUS Theres not a lot to report other than a very pleasant sojourn to Wollongong where we competed in the Sweet Adelines
Australia regional championships and although we missed
out on any bling we did improve our national ranking by
three places from 10th last year to seventh this year which pleased our Musical Director Alex Morris no end
As always wed love to have more members Were a great
bunch of women singers who take their a cappella harmony singing very seriously but we also manage to fulfil the fun
and friendship part of the deal too If you know a woman
who loves to sing the ringing chords of four-part a cappella
barbershop then get her to call Cynthia on 0406 666 737 or go to our website geelongharmonycomau and let us
know Anna Marie Shew
Choirs in The Choral Grapevine network in 2016 Ballarat Ballarat Choral Society U3A Choristers Ballarat Vox Berri Riverland Choral Group Bordertown Bordertown A Cappella
Singers Camperdown Camperdown Uniting Church Choir Casterton Sacred Heart Church Choir Cobden Cobden Community
Choir Colac Colac Chorale Deans Marsh Deans Marsh Singers Drysdale Coryule Chorus The Bellarine Community Choir Geelong acabellas Bella Mama Geelong (Bay City) Conchords The Geelong Chorale Geelong Harmony Chorus Geelong Trades
Hall Choir Geelong Welsh Ladies Choir Geelong Youth Choir The Gesualdo Consort Grace Notes International Harvester Male Cho-rus Sing Geelong St Lukes Uniting Church Choir St Marys Basilica Choir Geelong St Pauls Church Choir U3A Geelong Choir
Windfire Chamber Choir With One Voice Geelong Wondrous Merry Gisborne The Gisborne Singers Hamilton Footprints in the
Custard Good Shepherd Choir Hamilton Singers Tabor Male Choir Lavers Hill Lavers Hill Choir Millicent Millicent Choral
Society Mt Gambier Mayfair Youth Jazz Mount Gambier Choral Society Mt Gambier Christ Church Anglican Choir Naraco-orte Naracoorte Singers Penola Southern Heritage Singers Port Fairy Port Fairy St Johns Anglican Church Choir Portland
Portland Choral Group Queenscliff Tides of Welcome Warrnambool Cantori Red Tent Singers Warrnambool Christ Church Choir Merri Singers (formerly Warrnambool Mozart Choir) Warrnambool St Johns Presbyterian Choir Warrnambool Theatre Com-
pany Chorale
Photos from The Millicent Choral Societyrsquos variety concert held in May
The Choral Grapevine 4
4 JunemdashSeptember 2016
Editorial
Congratulations to all who performed in the Western District Choral Festival hosted by The Colac Chorale on May 22nd Read
about the festival in the report from The Colac Chorale on Page 2
Yesterday was the second Singing the Classics for 2016 attended by a large turnout of choristers and light opera aficionados from
around the district and Melbourne John Stubbings (star of many shows presented by GSODA Geelong GampS and Lyric Theatre)
directed the group through a selection of favourite choruses from light operas and musicals including Die Fledermaus The Gipsy
Baron and The Sound of Music before inviting Margaret Hughes Musical Director of the Geelong U3A Choir to conduct a
comic piece Painless Opera by Phyllis Wolfe-White This had the group in stitches as they worked their way through a medley of
popular operatic tunes to words like ldquoI never did like opera They always sing too highrdquo (O Mia Babbino Carordquo Puccini) Anne
Pilgrim (founder and co-ordinator of For the Joy of Singing the Classics) was a most accomplished accompanist With the popu-larity of singing songs from the shows itrsquos likely that Singing the Classics 2017 will feature another chance to sing your favourite
choruses and songs
There are fewer reports that usual in this edition of The Choral Grapevine If therersquos not one from your group please ask your
committee to appoint someone to write one for the next edition Between newsletters please keep an eye on our website for up-
dates to the calendar (as current as I can make it with the information you send me) and performance information and reports
While space in the newsletter is limited we have lots of space on the web for your posters and performance photos We can even
link to videos you have uploaded to You Tube or other online platforms
httpsthechoralgrapevinewordpresscom Helen
Music at the Basilica
The next concert in the 2016 series is presented by The Australian Chamber Choir directed by Douglas Lawrence The con-
cert is on Sunday 28 August at The Basilica of Mary of the Angels at 3pm
This program contrasts three of Bachrsquos masterpieces with a gem by Johann Michael Bach (JSrsquos father-in-law) and famous Latin Motets from other times and places Gregorio Allegrirsquos famous Miserere is performed alongside one of the most difficult
pieces in the motet repertoire ndash Messiaenrsquos O sacrum convivium which holds a mystery all its own Three Latin Motets by
Herbert Howells represent a pinnacle of early 20th century English choral music See the calendar (page 1) for booking de-
tails
Windfire Chamber Choir Choral Scholarships
Are you the voice we have been looking for
Applications are being invited by Music at the Basilica Inc from students interested in being awarded a Windfire Choral Schol-
arship in 2017
Successful candidates will sing as Windfire Scholars in the Windfire Chamber Choir in two concerts per year Applicants must
be Australian citizens aged 16-27 who intend to study at an approved secondary or tertiary course at an Australian school uni-
versity TAFE College or other approved institution either full-time or part-time in 2017 For brochure and application follow
Please pass this opportunity on to any young singers that you know who might be interested
For the last two years five choral scholars have had their musical training subsidised via the scholarship program and also had
the opportunity to sing with The Windfire Chamber Choir an adult choir tackling music from the sacred choral repertoire under
the expert direction of Rick Prakhoff
Date Time Venue Details
Saturday 3rd December 5pm
Wesley Church Yarra Street Gee-
long
A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION The Geelong Chorale conducted by Allister Cox
This concert includes the Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten and features The Gee-
long Handbell Choir
Enquiries Angela West (03) 5222 3595
Sunday 4th December (time and
venue TBA) CHRISTMAS CONCERT The Naracoorte Singers Enquiries Lee Casteen 0428 838 227
Sunday 12th December (time
TBA) Naracoorte Square
CAROLS IN THE SQUARE with The Naracoorte Singers
Enquiries Lee Casteen 0428 838 227
The Choral Grapevine 5
5 JunemdashSeptember 2016
New music for your choir from MALCOLM JOHN Malcolm John is a Geelong-based composer who retired after many years as Director of Music at Geelong Grammar
School to pursue composing As director of music at St Lukes Uniting Church Highton he produces music for the
choirrsquos week-by week services and special events A selection of this choral music is listed below
Last year The Geelong Association of Music and Art recognised Malcolm Johnrsquos contribution to music with a
Here is a selection of choral music available directly from Malcolm John 03 5241 6445
Choral Homilies Music by Malcolm John from 2000 - 2 - 5 min each ME - MD
Original anthems for small church choir mostly for SAB piano or organ
Texts ndash The Bible The Way and David Shephard For St Lukes UCA Highton Victoria
Walking in my paths ndash Psalm 81
You are aware ndash Thessalonians 51-11
You will be clean ndash Ezekiel 36 25-27
Do good to your servants ndash Psalm 118 65-68
In those days ndash Joel 2 28-29
I beg you to live ndash Ephesus 4 1-6
Let me assure you ndash Mark 1029-31
O God in mercy bless us ndash Psalm 67
I will send a comforter ndash John 16 26-27
You people there are leaders ndash Corinthians 8 7-15
That man is a fool ndash Psalm 14 Excerpts
Posada song ndash Advent unison song by Marina Scott
The voice of wisdom ndash Proverbs 8 Excerpts
Into the Faith ndash Ephesians 4 11-14
Christ has made us free ndash Galatians 5
Be delighted with the Lord ndash Psalm 37 1-9
Be patient then brothers and sisters ndash James 5 7-8
Kingdom of light ndash Colossians 1 11-14
My time has come ndash John 13 31-37
Trust the Lord ndash 1 Peter 5 6-11
One heart and mind ndash Acts 4 32-35
Hymn 2 Cor 4 (B McClelland)
Healing the leper Mark 1 40 ndash 45 (solo optional)
Lordwith all my heart - Psalm 138 (+ congregation)
When someone becomes a Christian ndash 2 Corinthians
516-21
Wake up ndash Romans 13 11-14
We can rejoice ndash Romans 5 5 ndash 8
Healing the leper ndash Mark 1 40-45
Presence of God - Colossians 1
Then the eleven disciples ndash Matthew
He spread out a cloud ndash Psalm 105
Your attitude ndash Phil2 4 ndash 11
Long ago ndash Ephesians 1 4 ndash 6
Then Peter replied ndash 1Corinthians 15 19 ndash 26
O Lord from the depths of despair - Psalm 130
My time has come (2nd version) John 13 31 ndash 35
To each other (Unison) ndash Ephesians 4 1 -6
= in Books 1 and 2
Psalm 23 Modern text Unison setting 2013
Christ is the exact likeness of the unseen God Colossians
1 35-38
The Choral Grapevine 6
6 JunemdashSeptember 2016
SING FOR GOOD 2016 UNITES AUSTRALIA AND THE WORLD THROUGH SONG
Sing for Good 2016 is here and this year will unite Australia and the world in song Letrsquos get together have
fun and make a difference to people in need wwwsingforgoodorg
The Sing for Good Video Challenge swaps ice-buckets and moustaches for community singinghellip promoting
joy wellbeing and inclusion We aim to get people singing in every postcode of Australia (and beyond) over
the next three years
Herersquos how the challenge works
1 Sing with a group (two or more)
2 Enter your video
3 Vote donate + share
Donations raised through Sing for Good help support disadvantaged people through Creativity Australiarsquos inclusive With One Voice choirs as well as charity partners who will each receive 75 percent of funds raised
through their organisationrsquos involvement in the campaign
Register now at wwwsingforgoodorg
Contact Kim Reynolds at Creativity Australia or (03) 8679 6088 or Tania de Jong on 0411 45 9999
From ANCA
Jerry Blackstone Conducting Masterclass Tour 2016
Bookings are rolling in for the various events across Australian with Dr Jerry Blackstone who will be in
Adelaide on July 10 and 11 and in Melbourne on July 19 and 20
Jerry is a charismatic and approachable conductor and teacher and we are delighted to welcome him back
after the success of Choralfest last year Jerry has worked with conductors of all levels and offers expertise on a range of topics including male voice development and beginner conductor skills and can cater to
your individual interest in the masterclass workshops
Visit httpancaorgaujerry-tour to book
We look forward to seeing you there
Adelaide CONDUCTING MASTERCLASS I 10 JULY WORKSHOP I 10 JULY MORNING - COME and SING WITH JERRY BLACKSTONE I 10 JULY EVENING CONDUCTING MASTERCLASS I 11 JULY Melbourne CONDUCTOR MASTERCLASS | 19 JULY CANAPES and SING DURUFLE | 19 JULY EVENING SECONDARY SCHOOLS CHORAL DAY | 20 JULY
The Choral Grapevine 3
3 JunemdashSeptember 2016
Please distribute The Choral Grapevine to your choir members
THE GEELONG CHORALE The Geelong Chorale performed a program of English and
French romantic music on Sunday April 17 at St Pauls Anglican Church Geelong The wonderful acoustic
enabled us to produce a lovely concert for which we
received much commendation The concert opened with
the English component - I was Glad Song for Athene and God is Gone Up Vaughan Williams Valiant for Truth
was very well received and we repeated this wonderful
work at the Western District Choral Festival The first half concluded with Psalm 148 by Holst The second half
comprised French music - four lovely motets by Maurice
Durufle and the beautiful Solemn Mass by Louis Vierne
We were fortunate to be accompanied on the organ by Dion Henman One could almost imagine we were singing
at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris where Vierne was
organist Dion also played Prelude on Psalm 37
by Herbert Howells in the first half and Toccata from
Suite Gothique by Louis Boellmann in the second half
Our next performance was at the Western District Choral
Festival where we also performed Waltzing Matilda
Special thanks to the Colac Chorale for their excellent
organisation of the festival and we are already looking
forward to 2017 in Apollo Bay
Our next concert When Icicles Hang is on Saturday July 30 at 630pm It is a cafe concert at the Geelong Racing
Club Over the course of the evening we will sing music
about winter The title piece is a set of 6 Elizabethan
poems set to music by John Rutter The music may be about winter but the atmosphere and meal will be warm
and inviting We hope you can join us Angela West 044
836 3781
GEELONG HARMONY CHORUS Theres not a lot to report other than a very pleasant sojourn to Wollongong where we competed in the Sweet Adelines
Australia regional championships and although we missed
out on any bling we did improve our national ranking by
three places from 10th last year to seventh this year which pleased our Musical Director Alex Morris no end
As always wed love to have more members Were a great
bunch of women singers who take their a cappella harmony singing very seriously but we also manage to fulfil the fun
and friendship part of the deal too If you know a woman
who loves to sing the ringing chords of four-part a cappella
barbershop then get her to call Cynthia on 0406 666 737 or go to our website geelongharmonycomau and let us
know Anna Marie Shew
Choirs in The Choral Grapevine network in 2016 Ballarat Ballarat Choral Society U3A Choristers Ballarat Vox Berri Riverland Choral Group Bordertown Bordertown A Cappella
Singers Camperdown Camperdown Uniting Church Choir Casterton Sacred Heart Church Choir Cobden Cobden Community
Choir Colac Colac Chorale Deans Marsh Deans Marsh Singers Drysdale Coryule Chorus The Bellarine Community Choir Geelong acabellas Bella Mama Geelong (Bay City) Conchords The Geelong Chorale Geelong Harmony Chorus Geelong Trades
Hall Choir Geelong Welsh Ladies Choir Geelong Youth Choir The Gesualdo Consort Grace Notes International Harvester Male Cho-rus Sing Geelong St Lukes Uniting Church Choir St Marys Basilica Choir Geelong St Pauls Church Choir U3A Geelong Choir
Windfire Chamber Choir With One Voice Geelong Wondrous Merry Gisborne The Gisborne Singers Hamilton Footprints in the
Custard Good Shepherd Choir Hamilton Singers Tabor Male Choir Lavers Hill Lavers Hill Choir Millicent Millicent Choral
Society Mt Gambier Mayfair Youth Jazz Mount Gambier Choral Society Mt Gambier Christ Church Anglican Choir Naraco-orte Naracoorte Singers Penola Southern Heritage Singers Port Fairy Port Fairy St Johns Anglican Church Choir Portland
Portland Choral Group Queenscliff Tides of Welcome Warrnambool Cantori Red Tent Singers Warrnambool Christ Church Choir Merri Singers (formerly Warrnambool Mozart Choir) Warrnambool St Johns Presbyterian Choir Warrnambool Theatre Com-
pany Chorale
Photos from The Millicent Choral Societyrsquos variety concert held in May
The Choral Grapevine 4
4 JunemdashSeptember 2016
Editorial
Congratulations to all who performed in the Western District Choral Festival hosted by The Colac Chorale on May 22nd Read
about the festival in the report from The Colac Chorale on Page 2
Yesterday was the second Singing the Classics for 2016 attended by a large turnout of choristers and light opera aficionados from
around the district and Melbourne John Stubbings (star of many shows presented by GSODA Geelong GampS and Lyric Theatre)
directed the group through a selection of favourite choruses from light operas and musicals including Die Fledermaus The Gipsy
Baron and The Sound of Music before inviting Margaret Hughes Musical Director of the Geelong U3A Choir to conduct a
comic piece Painless Opera by Phyllis Wolfe-White This had the group in stitches as they worked their way through a medley of
popular operatic tunes to words like ldquoI never did like opera They always sing too highrdquo (O Mia Babbino Carordquo Puccini) Anne
Pilgrim (founder and co-ordinator of For the Joy of Singing the Classics) was a most accomplished accompanist With the popu-larity of singing songs from the shows itrsquos likely that Singing the Classics 2017 will feature another chance to sing your favourite
choruses and songs
There are fewer reports that usual in this edition of The Choral Grapevine If therersquos not one from your group please ask your
committee to appoint someone to write one for the next edition Between newsletters please keep an eye on our website for up-
dates to the calendar (as current as I can make it with the information you send me) and performance information and reports
While space in the newsletter is limited we have lots of space on the web for your posters and performance photos We can even
link to videos you have uploaded to You Tube or other online platforms
httpsthechoralgrapevinewordpresscom Helen
Music at the Basilica
The next concert in the 2016 series is presented by The Australian Chamber Choir directed by Douglas Lawrence The con-
cert is on Sunday 28 August at The Basilica of Mary of the Angels at 3pm
This program contrasts three of Bachrsquos masterpieces with a gem by Johann Michael Bach (JSrsquos father-in-law) and famous Latin Motets from other times and places Gregorio Allegrirsquos famous Miserere is performed alongside one of the most difficult
pieces in the motet repertoire ndash Messiaenrsquos O sacrum convivium which holds a mystery all its own Three Latin Motets by
Herbert Howells represent a pinnacle of early 20th century English choral music See the calendar (page 1) for booking de-
tails
Windfire Chamber Choir Choral Scholarships
Are you the voice we have been looking for
Applications are being invited by Music at the Basilica Inc from students interested in being awarded a Windfire Choral Schol-
arship in 2017
Successful candidates will sing as Windfire Scholars in the Windfire Chamber Choir in two concerts per year Applicants must
be Australian citizens aged 16-27 who intend to study at an approved secondary or tertiary course at an Australian school uni-
versity TAFE College or other approved institution either full-time or part-time in 2017 For brochure and application follow
Please pass this opportunity on to any young singers that you know who might be interested
For the last two years five choral scholars have had their musical training subsidised via the scholarship program and also had
the opportunity to sing with The Windfire Chamber Choir an adult choir tackling music from the sacred choral repertoire under
the expert direction of Rick Prakhoff
Date Time Venue Details
Saturday 3rd December 5pm
Wesley Church Yarra Street Gee-
long
A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION The Geelong Chorale conducted by Allister Cox
This concert includes the Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten and features The Gee-
long Handbell Choir
Enquiries Angela West (03) 5222 3595
Sunday 4th December (time and
venue TBA) CHRISTMAS CONCERT The Naracoorte Singers Enquiries Lee Casteen 0428 838 227
Sunday 12th December (time
TBA) Naracoorte Square
CAROLS IN THE SQUARE with The Naracoorte Singers
Enquiries Lee Casteen 0428 838 227
The Choral Grapevine 5
5 JunemdashSeptember 2016
New music for your choir from MALCOLM JOHN Malcolm John is a Geelong-based composer who retired after many years as Director of Music at Geelong Grammar
School to pursue composing As director of music at St Lukes Uniting Church Highton he produces music for the
choirrsquos week-by week services and special events A selection of this choral music is listed below
Last year The Geelong Association of Music and Art recognised Malcolm Johnrsquos contribution to music with a
Here is a selection of choral music available directly from Malcolm John 03 5241 6445
Choral Homilies Music by Malcolm John from 2000 - 2 - 5 min each ME - MD
Original anthems for small church choir mostly for SAB piano or organ
Texts ndash The Bible The Way and David Shephard For St Lukes UCA Highton Victoria
Walking in my paths ndash Psalm 81
You are aware ndash Thessalonians 51-11
You will be clean ndash Ezekiel 36 25-27
Do good to your servants ndash Psalm 118 65-68
In those days ndash Joel 2 28-29
I beg you to live ndash Ephesus 4 1-6
Let me assure you ndash Mark 1029-31
O God in mercy bless us ndash Psalm 67
I will send a comforter ndash John 16 26-27
You people there are leaders ndash Corinthians 8 7-15
That man is a fool ndash Psalm 14 Excerpts
Posada song ndash Advent unison song by Marina Scott
The voice of wisdom ndash Proverbs 8 Excerpts
Into the Faith ndash Ephesians 4 11-14
Christ has made us free ndash Galatians 5
Be delighted with the Lord ndash Psalm 37 1-9
Be patient then brothers and sisters ndash James 5 7-8
Kingdom of light ndash Colossians 1 11-14
My time has come ndash John 13 31-37
Trust the Lord ndash 1 Peter 5 6-11
One heart and mind ndash Acts 4 32-35
Hymn 2 Cor 4 (B McClelland)
Healing the leper Mark 1 40 ndash 45 (solo optional)
Lordwith all my heart - Psalm 138 (+ congregation)
When someone becomes a Christian ndash 2 Corinthians
516-21
Wake up ndash Romans 13 11-14
We can rejoice ndash Romans 5 5 ndash 8
Healing the leper ndash Mark 1 40-45
Presence of God - Colossians 1
Then the eleven disciples ndash Matthew
He spread out a cloud ndash Psalm 105
Your attitude ndash Phil2 4 ndash 11
Long ago ndash Ephesians 1 4 ndash 6
Then Peter replied ndash 1Corinthians 15 19 ndash 26
O Lord from the depths of despair - Psalm 130
My time has come (2nd version) John 13 31 ndash 35
To each other (Unison) ndash Ephesians 4 1 -6
= in Books 1 and 2
Psalm 23 Modern text Unison setting 2013
Christ is the exact likeness of the unseen God Colossians
1 35-38
The Choral Grapevine 6
6 JunemdashSeptember 2016
SING FOR GOOD 2016 UNITES AUSTRALIA AND THE WORLD THROUGH SONG
Sing for Good 2016 is here and this year will unite Australia and the world in song Letrsquos get together have
fun and make a difference to people in need wwwsingforgoodorg
The Sing for Good Video Challenge swaps ice-buckets and moustaches for community singinghellip promoting
joy wellbeing and inclusion We aim to get people singing in every postcode of Australia (and beyond) over
the next three years
Herersquos how the challenge works
1 Sing with a group (two or more)
2 Enter your video
3 Vote donate + share
Donations raised through Sing for Good help support disadvantaged people through Creativity Australiarsquos inclusive With One Voice choirs as well as charity partners who will each receive 75 percent of funds raised
through their organisationrsquos involvement in the campaign
Register now at wwwsingforgoodorg
Contact Kim Reynolds at Creativity Australia or (03) 8679 6088 or Tania de Jong on 0411 45 9999
From ANCA
Jerry Blackstone Conducting Masterclass Tour 2016
Bookings are rolling in for the various events across Australian with Dr Jerry Blackstone who will be in
Adelaide on July 10 and 11 and in Melbourne on July 19 and 20
Jerry is a charismatic and approachable conductor and teacher and we are delighted to welcome him back
after the success of Choralfest last year Jerry has worked with conductors of all levels and offers expertise on a range of topics including male voice development and beginner conductor skills and can cater to
your individual interest in the masterclass workshops
Visit httpancaorgaujerry-tour to book
We look forward to seeing you there
Adelaide CONDUCTING MASTERCLASS I 10 JULY WORKSHOP I 10 JULY MORNING - COME and SING WITH JERRY BLACKSTONE I 10 JULY EVENING CONDUCTING MASTERCLASS I 11 JULY Melbourne CONDUCTOR MASTERCLASS | 19 JULY CANAPES and SING DURUFLE | 19 JULY EVENING SECONDARY SCHOOLS CHORAL DAY | 20 JULY
The Choral Grapevine 4
4 JunemdashSeptember 2016
Editorial
Congratulations to all who performed in the Western District Choral Festival hosted by The Colac Chorale on May 22nd Read
about the festival in the report from The Colac Chorale on Page 2
Yesterday was the second Singing the Classics for 2016 attended by a large turnout of choristers and light opera aficionados from
around the district and Melbourne John Stubbings (star of many shows presented by GSODA Geelong GampS and Lyric Theatre)
directed the group through a selection of favourite choruses from light operas and musicals including Die Fledermaus The Gipsy
Baron and The Sound of Music before inviting Margaret Hughes Musical Director of the Geelong U3A Choir to conduct a
comic piece Painless Opera by Phyllis Wolfe-White This had the group in stitches as they worked their way through a medley of
popular operatic tunes to words like ldquoI never did like opera They always sing too highrdquo (O Mia Babbino Carordquo Puccini) Anne
Pilgrim (founder and co-ordinator of For the Joy of Singing the Classics) was a most accomplished accompanist With the popu-larity of singing songs from the shows itrsquos likely that Singing the Classics 2017 will feature another chance to sing your favourite
choruses and songs
There are fewer reports that usual in this edition of The Choral Grapevine If therersquos not one from your group please ask your
committee to appoint someone to write one for the next edition Between newsletters please keep an eye on our website for up-
dates to the calendar (as current as I can make it with the information you send me) and performance information and reports
While space in the newsletter is limited we have lots of space on the web for your posters and performance photos We can even
link to videos you have uploaded to You Tube or other online platforms
httpsthechoralgrapevinewordpresscom Helen
Music at the Basilica
The next concert in the 2016 series is presented by The Australian Chamber Choir directed by Douglas Lawrence The con-
cert is on Sunday 28 August at The Basilica of Mary of the Angels at 3pm
This program contrasts three of Bachrsquos masterpieces with a gem by Johann Michael Bach (JSrsquos father-in-law) and famous Latin Motets from other times and places Gregorio Allegrirsquos famous Miserere is performed alongside one of the most difficult
pieces in the motet repertoire ndash Messiaenrsquos O sacrum convivium which holds a mystery all its own Three Latin Motets by
Herbert Howells represent a pinnacle of early 20th century English choral music See the calendar (page 1) for booking de-
tails
Windfire Chamber Choir Choral Scholarships
Are you the voice we have been looking for
Applications are being invited by Music at the Basilica Inc from students interested in being awarded a Windfire Choral Schol-
arship in 2017
Successful candidates will sing as Windfire Scholars in the Windfire Chamber Choir in two concerts per year Applicants must
be Australian citizens aged 16-27 who intend to study at an approved secondary or tertiary course at an Australian school uni-
versity TAFE College or other approved institution either full-time or part-time in 2017 For brochure and application follow
Please pass this opportunity on to any young singers that you know who might be interested
For the last two years five choral scholars have had their musical training subsidised via the scholarship program and also had
the opportunity to sing with The Windfire Chamber Choir an adult choir tackling music from the sacred choral repertoire under
the expert direction of Rick Prakhoff
Date Time Venue Details
Saturday 3rd December 5pm
Wesley Church Yarra Street Gee-
long
A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION The Geelong Chorale conducted by Allister Cox
This concert includes the Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten and features The Gee-
long Handbell Choir
Enquiries Angela West (03) 5222 3595
Sunday 4th December (time and
venue TBA) CHRISTMAS CONCERT The Naracoorte Singers Enquiries Lee Casteen 0428 838 227
Sunday 12th December (time
TBA) Naracoorte Square
CAROLS IN THE SQUARE with The Naracoorte Singers
Enquiries Lee Casteen 0428 838 227
The Choral Grapevine 5
5 JunemdashSeptember 2016
New music for your choir from MALCOLM JOHN Malcolm John is a Geelong-based composer who retired after many years as Director of Music at Geelong Grammar
School to pursue composing As director of music at St Lukes Uniting Church Highton he produces music for the
choirrsquos week-by week services and special events A selection of this choral music is listed below
Last year The Geelong Association of Music and Art recognised Malcolm Johnrsquos contribution to music with a
Here is a selection of choral music available directly from Malcolm John 03 5241 6445
Choral Homilies Music by Malcolm John from 2000 - 2 - 5 min each ME - MD
Original anthems for small church choir mostly for SAB piano or organ
Texts ndash The Bible The Way and David Shephard For St Lukes UCA Highton Victoria
Walking in my paths ndash Psalm 81
You are aware ndash Thessalonians 51-11
You will be clean ndash Ezekiel 36 25-27
Do good to your servants ndash Psalm 118 65-68
In those days ndash Joel 2 28-29
I beg you to live ndash Ephesus 4 1-6
Let me assure you ndash Mark 1029-31
O God in mercy bless us ndash Psalm 67
I will send a comforter ndash John 16 26-27
You people there are leaders ndash Corinthians 8 7-15
That man is a fool ndash Psalm 14 Excerpts
Posada song ndash Advent unison song by Marina Scott
The voice of wisdom ndash Proverbs 8 Excerpts
Into the Faith ndash Ephesians 4 11-14
Christ has made us free ndash Galatians 5
Be delighted with the Lord ndash Psalm 37 1-9
Be patient then brothers and sisters ndash James 5 7-8
Kingdom of light ndash Colossians 1 11-14
My time has come ndash John 13 31-37
Trust the Lord ndash 1 Peter 5 6-11
One heart and mind ndash Acts 4 32-35
Hymn 2 Cor 4 (B McClelland)
Healing the leper Mark 1 40 ndash 45 (solo optional)
Lordwith all my heart - Psalm 138 (+ congregation)
When someone becomes a Christian ndash 2 Corinthians
516-21
Wake up ndash Romans 13 11-14
We can rejoice ndash Romans 5 5 ndash 8
Healing the leper ndash Mark 1 40-45
Presence of God - Colossians 1
Then the eleven disciples ndash Matthew
He spread out a cloud ndash Psalm 105
Your attitude ndash Phil2 4 ndash 11
Long ago ndash Ephesians 1 4 ndash 6
Then Peter replied ndash 1Corinthians 15 19 ndash 26
O Lord from the depths of despair - Psalm 130
My time has come (2nd version) John 13 31 ndash 35
To each other (Unison) ndash Ephesians 4 1 -6
= in Books 1 and 2
Psalm 23 Modern text Unison setting 2013
Christ is the exact likeness of the unseen God Colossians
1 35-38
The Choral Grapevine 6
6 JunemdashSeptember 2016
SING FOR GOOD 2016 UNITES AUSTRALIA AND THE WORLD THROUGH SONG
Sing for Good 2016 is here and this year will unite Australia and the world in song Letrsquos get together have
fun and make a difference to people in need wwwsingforgoodorg
The Sing for Good Video Challenge swaps ice-buckets and moustaches for community singinghellip promoting
joy wellbeing and inclusion We aim to get people singing in every postcode of Australia (and beyond) over
the next three years
Herersquos how the challenge works
1 Sing with a group (two or more)
2 Enter your video
3 Vote donate + share
Donations raised through Sing for Good help support disadvantaged people through Creativity Australiarsquos inclusive With One Voice choirs as well as charity partners who will each receive 75 percent of funds raised
through their organisationrsquos involvement in the campaign
Register now at wwwsingforgoodorg
Contact Kim Reynolds at Creativity Australia or (03) 8679 6088 or Tania de Jong on 0411 45 9999
From ANCA
Jerry Blackstone Conducting Masterclass Tour 2016
Bookings are rolling in for the various events across Australian with Dr Jerry Blackstone who will be in
Adelaide on July 10 and 11 and in Melbourne on July 19 and 20
Jerry is a charismatic and approachable conductor and teacher and we are delighted to welcome him back
after the success of Choralfest last year Jerry has worked with conductors of all levels and offers expertise on a range of topics including male voice development and beginner conductor skills and can cater to
your individual interest in the masterclass workshops
Visit httpancaorgaujerry-tour to book
We look forward to seeing you there
Adelaide CONDUCTING MASTERCLASS I 10 JULY WORKSHOP I 10 JULY MORNING - COME and SING WITH JERRY BLACKSTONE I 10 JULY EVENING CONDUCTING MASTERCLASS I 11 JULY Melbourne CONDUCTOR MASTERCLASS | 19 JULY CANAPES and SING DURUFLE | 19 JULY EVENING SECONDARY SCHOOLS CHORAL DAY | 20 JULY
The Choral Grapevine 5
5 JunemdashSeptember 2016
New music for your choir from MALCOLM JOHN Malcolm John is a Geelong-based composer who retired after many years as Director of Music at Geelong Grammar
School to pursue composing As director of music at St Lukes Uniting Church Highton he produces music for the
choirrsquos week-by week services and special events A selection of this choral music is listed below
Last year The Geelong Association of Music and Art recognised Malcolm Johnrsquos contribution to music with a
Here is a selection of choral music available directly from Malcolm John 03 5241 6445
Choral Homilies Music by Malcolm John from 2000 - 2 - 5 min each ME - MD
Original anthems for small church choir mostly for SAB piano or organ
Texts ndash The Bible The Way and David Shephard For St Lukes UCA Highton Victoria
Walking in my paths ndash Psalm 81
You are aware ndash Thessalonians 51-11
You will be clean ndash Ezekiel 36 25-27
Do good to your servants ndash Psalm 118 65-68
In those days ndash Joel 2 28-29
I beg you to live ndash Ephesus 4 1-6
Let me assure you ndash Mark 1029-31
O God in mercy bless us ndash Psalm 67
I will send a comforter ndash John 16 26-27
You people there are leaders ndash Corinthians 8 7-15
That man is a fool ndash Psalm 14 Excerpts
Posada song ndash Advent unison song by Marina Scott
The voice of wisdom ndash Proverbs 8 Excerpts
Into the Faith ndash Ephesians 4 11-14
Christ has made us free ndash Galatians 5
Be delighted with the Lord ndash Psalm 37 1-9
Be patient then brothers and sisters ndash James 5 7-8
Kingdom of light ndash Colossians 1 11-14
My time has come ndash John 13 31-37
Trust the Lord ndash 1 Peter 5 6-11
One heart and mind ndash Acts 4 32-35
Hymn 2 Cor 4 (B McClelland)
Healing the leper Mark 1 40 ndash 45 (solo optional)
Lordwith all my heart - Psalm 138 (+ congregation)
When someone becomes a Christian ndash 2 Corinthians
516-21
Wake up ndash Romans 13 11-14
We can rejoice ndash Romans 5 5 ndash 8
Healing the leper ndash Mark 1 40-45
Presence of God - Colossians 1
Then the eleven disciples ndash Matthew
He spread out a cloud ndash Psalm 105
Your attitude ndash Phil2 4 ndash 11
Long ago ndash Ephesians 1 4 ndash 6
Then Peter replied ndash 1Corinthians 15 19 ndash 26
O Lord from the depths of despair - Psalm 130
My time has come (2nd version) John 13 31 ndash 35
To each other (Unison) ndash Ephesians 4 1 -6
= in Books 1 and 2
Psalm 23 Modern text Unison setting 2013
Christ is the exact likeness of the unseen God Colossians
1 35-38
The Choral Grapevine 6
6 JunemdashSeptember 2016
SING FOR GOOD 2016 UNITES AUSTRALIA AND THE WORLD THROUGH SONG
Sing for Good 2016 is here and this year will unite Australia and the world in song Letrsquos get together have
fun and make a difference to people in need wwwsingforgoodorg
The Sing for Good Video Challenge swaps ice-buckets and moustaches for community singinghellip promoting
joy wellbeing and inclusion We aim to get people singing in every postcode of Australia (and beyond) over
the next three years
Herersquos how the challenge works
1 Sing with a group (two or more)
2 Enter your video
3 Vote donate + share
Donations raised through Sing for Good help support disadvantaged people through Creativity Australiarsquos inclusive With One Voice choirs as well as charity partners who will each receive 75 percent of funds raised
through their organisationrsquos involvement in the campaign
Register now at wwwsingforgoodorg
Contact Kim Reynolds at Creativity Australia or (03) 8679 6088 or Tania de Jong on 0411 45 9999
From ANCA
Jerry Blackstone Conducting Masterclass Tour 2016
Bookings are rolling in for the various events across Australian with Dr Jerry Blackstone who will be in
Adelaide on July 10 and 11 and in Melbourne on July 19 and 20
Jerry is a charismatic and approachable conductor and teacher and we are delighted to welcome him back
after the success of Choralfest last year Jerry has worked with conductors of all levels and offers expertise on a range of topics including male voice development and beginner conductor skills and can cater to
your individual interest in the masterclass workshops
Visit httpancaorgaujerry-tour to book
We look forward to seeing you there
Adelaide CONDUCTING MASTERCLASS I 10 JULY WORKSHOP I 10 JULY MORNING - COME and SING WITH JERRY BLACKSTONE I 10 JULY EVENING CONDUCTING MASTERCLASS I 11 JULY Melbourne CONDUCTOR MASTERCLASS | 19 JULY CANAPES and SING DURUFLE | 19 JULY EVENING SECONDARY SCHOOLS CHORAL DAY | 20 JULY
The Choral Grapevine 6
6 JunemdashSeptember 2016
SING FOR GOOD 2016 UNITES AUSTRALIA AND THE WORLD THROUGH SONG
Sing for Good 2016 is here and this year will unite Australia and the world in song Letrsquos get together have
fun and make a difference to people in need wwwsingforgoodorg
The Sing for Good Video Challenge swaps ice-buckets and moustaches for community singinghellip promoting
joy wellbeing and inclusion We aim to get people singing in every postcode of Australia (and beyond) over
the next three years
Herersquos how the challenge works
1 Sing with a group (two or more)
2 Enter your video
3 Vote donate + share
Donations raised through Sing for Good help support disadvantaged people through Creativity Australiarsquos inclusive With One Voice choirs as well as charity partners who will each receive 75 percent of funds raised
through their organisationrsquos involvement in the campaign
Register now at wwwsingforgoodorg
Contact Kim Reynolds at Creativity Australia or (03) 8679 6088 or Tania de Jong on 0411 45 9999
From ANCA
Jerry Blackstone Conducting Masterclass Tour 2016
Bookings are rolling in for the various events across Australian with Dr Jerry Blackstone who will be in
Adelaide on July 10 and 11 and in Melbourne on July 19 and 20
Jerry is a charismatic and approachable conductor and teacher and we are delighted to welcome him back
after the success of Choralfest last year Jerry has worked with conductors of all levels and offers expertise on a range of topics including male voice development and beginner conductor skills and can cater to
your individual interest in the masterclass workshops
Visit httpancaorgaujerry-tour to book
We look forward to seeing you there
Adelaide CONDUCTING MASTERCLASS I 10 JULY WORKSHOP I 10 JULY MORNING - COME and SING WITH JERRY BLACKSTONE I 10 JULY EVENING CONDUCTING MASTERCLASS I 11 JULY Melbourne CONDUCTOR MASTERCLASS | 19 JULY CANAPES and SING DURUFLE | 19 JULY EVENING SECONDARY SCHOOLS CHORAL DAY | 20 JULY
