A children’s community choir…
Upper Hunter Voices launched in 2022 by a group of active community members with a passion for creating opportunities for the children of the Upper Hunter through excellence in musical skills development and encouraging enhanced community engagement through music.
Singing is fun. Singing in a choir is even more fun!
Being a member of a choir enriches our social lives and educational development and builds long-lasting memories and friendships. Choristers blend their voices with each other, learn together, share music experiences, sing in harmony and most importantly bring joy to others with their performances. Choral singing develops social skills and empathy as well as many physical and mental skills such as heightened aural and physical awareness, articulation, imagination and engagement in history, language and stories.
Specialist Choral Director
Upper Hunter Voices is led by a highly experienced, specialist choral director, working with the choir to develop children’s choral skills and musical repertoire across diverse genres, cultures, and periods, as well as rehearsing them to perform at civic and community events and concerts.
Musical Talent and Equity Scholarships
Those children who are part of Upper Hunter Voices will also have an opportunity for a full Scholarship at Richard Gill School (an independent school with a musical focus). Two scholarships each year for the duration of the primary education of the student will be offered, providing opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds with demonstrated talent and aspirations who may not otherwise be able.
Performance Opportunities
Upper Hunter Voices train and rehearse to perform at civic and community events, local festivals, and scheduled concerts.
Excellence in musical skills development
Upper Hunter Voices is a children’s community choir with voices drawn exclusively from The Upper Hunter Region, including those of Muswellbrook and Upper Hunter Shires. Upper Hunter Voices comprises of young people between the ages of 6 and 12, with a keen interest in singing. Singers are provided with performance opportunities and access to professional training and musical skills development.
“We started this out of a shared passion for creating opportunities for the children of the Upper Hunter through excellence in musical skills development and encouraging enhanced community engagement through music..”
— Chris English, School Principal
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
enquiries@UpperHunterVoices.com.au
Phone
(02) 6541 4888
Address
Level 1/80 Bridge St
Muswellbrook
NSW
2333