About us
Noosa Chorale is a community choir dedicated to bringing the rich repertoire of great choral works to the people of the Noosa region and Sunshine Coast.
The Chorale is a cultural landmark in the Noosa region, with a rich history dating back to our establishment and first performance in 1994. Each year, the Chorale presents a diverse concert programme under the baton of Music Director Adrian King.
Noosa Chorale welcomes new members joining to share our commitment to personal and community enrichment through singing. The shared commitment to personal and community enrichment through music is at the heart of the Chorale, and our members engage wholeheartedly in the rigorous rehearsal schedule leading up to every performance in order to share our love of music with our community.
The Chorale has become a major feature of Noosa's cultural landscape, and has involved many Noosa residents over the years. Since its inception in 1994, the choir has performed major choral works each year, as well as at other community events such as ANZAC Day, Australia Day events, and Christmas Carol singing in Hastings Street and, since 2007, has engaged audiences in two Wassails (Christmas Cheer concerts) each December.
PATRONS
The Chorale's founder, Noosa lawyer Joseph McMahon, is now Patron of the Chorale, along with Ms Gail Spira who accepted appointed to the role of Patron in 2014.
MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Adrian King became Music Director in 2007, taking over the baton from founding Music Director Leonard Spira OAM.
CHOIR CONDUCTING INTERNSHIP 2020
Click here for full details about the Internship.
ACCOMPANIST
Our accompanist for rehearsals is Janet Brewer.
HISTORY
A detailed history of the Chorale's first fifteen years was published as a book, ‘Noosa Sings: Noosa Chorale – 15 years of classical harmony’ by Jim Fagan in 2009.
MEMBERS
Our current members number over 100 each year, including those who sing at our major concerts and other performances, as well as a troop of dedicated volunteers. Our extensive mailing list of several hundred people includes past members, and loyal audience members who have attended many concerts over the years. Our members come from far and wide - from all along the coastal areas of the Noosa Shire and beyond as well as from the Noosa hinterland. All age groups and walks of life are represented. In any one year, the choir’s performances entail the active contributions of several hundred people including choristers, soloists, musicians, and an army of hard-working volunteers, and well more than 1000 audience members.
WE WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Joining the choir is easy and new members are always welcome.
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Noosa Chorale is registered as an incorporated non-profit association. Its affairs are managed by a Management Committee elected from among the members at the Annual General Meeting, and serving in a voluntary capacity.
'HOME BASE'
The Chorale's 'home' is at Noosa's J Theatre which provides a professional performance and rehearsal space, and a regional landmark presence for the Chorale’s concerts.
CONCERTS
Each year, our annual program of concerts includes 3 major concerts at The J, including our very popular Wassail (Christmas Cheer concert), as well as other performances at civic and cultural events.
The Chorale is a cultural landmark in the Noosa region, with a rich history dating back to our establishment and first performance in 1994. Each year, the Chorale presents a diverse concert programme under the baton of Music Director Adrian King.
Noosa Chorale welcomes new members joining to share our commitment to personal and community enrichment through singing. The shared commitment to personal and community enrichment through music is at the heart of the Chorale, and our members engage wholeheartedly in the rigorous rehearsal schedule leading up to every performance in order to share our love of music with our community.
The Chorale has become a major feature of Noosa's cultural landscape, and has involved many Noosa residents over the years. Since its inception in 1994, the choir has performed major choral works each year, as well as at other community events such as ANZAC Day, Australia Day events, and Christmas Carol singing in Hastings Street and, since 2007, has engaged audiences in two Wassails (Christmas Cheer concerts) each December.
PATRONS
The Chorale's founder, Noosa lawyer Joseph McMahon, is now Patron of the Chorale, along with Ms Gail Spira who accepted appointed to the role of Patron in 2014.
MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Adrian King became Music Director in 2007, taking over the baton from founding Music Director Leonard Spira OAM.
CHOIR CONDUCTING INTERNSHIP 2020
Click here for full details about the Internship.
ACCOMPANIST
Our accompanist for rehearsals is Janet Brewer.
HISTORY
A detailed history of the Chorale's first fifteen years was published as a book, ‘Noosa Sings: Noosa Chorale – 15 years of classical harmony’ by Jim Fagan in 2009.
MEMBERS
Our current members number over 100 each year, including those who sing at our major concerts and other performances, as well as a troop of dedicated volunteers. Our extensive mailing list of several hundred people includes past members, and loyal audience members who have attended many concerts over the years. Our members come from far and wide - from all along the coastal areas of the Noosa Shire and beyond as well as from the Noosa hinterland. All age groups and walks of life are represented. In any one year, the choir’s performances entail the active contributions of several hundred people including choristers, soloists, musicians, and an army of hard-working volunteers, and well more than 1000 audience members.
WE WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Joining the choir is easy and new members are always welcome.
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Noosa Chorale is registered as an incorporated non-profit association. Its affairs are managed by a Management Committee elected from among the members at the Annual General Meeting, and serving in a voluntary capacity.
'HOME BASE'
The Chorale's 'home' is at Noosa's J Theatre which provides a professional performance and rehearsal space, and a regional landmark presence for the Chorale’s concerts.
CONCERTS
Each year, our annual program of concerts includes 3 major concerts at The J, including our very popular Wassail (Christmas Cheer concert), as well as other performances at civic and cultural events.
