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Ensemble

 

Voices of Birralee is a renowned Australian choir that has been captivating audiences with their beautiful harmonies and exceptional performances for over 25 years. The choir was founded in 1995 by Julie Christiansen OAM, who remains the Artistic Director to this day. The choir is based in Brisbane, Queensland, and is made up of over 400 young singers aged between 5 and 30 years old. The choir's name, Voices of Birralee, is derived from the suburb of Birralee in Brisbane, where the choir was first established. The choir's mission is to provide young people with the opportunity to develop their musical skills and to experience the joy of singing in a supportive and nurturing environment. Since its inception, Voices of Birralee has become one of Australia's most respected and successful choirs. The choir has performed at numerous prestigious events and venues, both in Australia and overseas. Some of the highlights of the choir's performances include singing at the opening ceremony of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, performing at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, and touring internationally to countries such as Canada, the United States, and Europe. Voices of Birralee has also won numerous awards and accolades for their outstanding performances. In 2018, the choir won the prestigious Australian Choral Grand Prix, which is awarded to the best choir in Australia. The choir has also won numerous awards at the Queensland Music Festival, including the Best Youth Choir award in 2017 and 2019. One of the unique aspects of Voices of Birralee is their commitment to community engagement and social justice. The choir has performed at numerous charity events and has raised thousands of dollars for various causes. In 2019, the choir performed at the Queensland Music Festival's "You're the Voice" concert, which aimed to raise awareness about domestic violence and to support victims of domestic violence. Voices of Birralee's repertoire is diverse and includes classical, contemporary, and traditional music. The choir has performed works by renowned composers such as Mozart, Bach, and Handel, as well as contemporary works by Australian composers such as Elena Kats-Chernin and Paul Jarman. In addition to their performances, Voices of Birralee is also committed to providing young people with opportunities to develop their musical skills. The choir runs a number of programs, including the Birralee Blokes, which is a choir for young men, and the Birralee Piccolos, which is a choir for young children. Overall, Voices of Birralee is a remarkable choir that has made a significant contribution to the Australian music scene. Their commitment to excellence, community engagement, and social justice has earned them a well-deserved reputation as one of Australia's most respected and successful choirs.

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