National Choral School 2012

Each year in January, all of the choristers, composers and conductor interns from across Australia come together for National Choral School, an intensive and inspirational two week season led by the nation’s finest musicians. In 2012, National Choral School will be held at Dunmore Lang College, Macquarie University, NSW. Following participation in National Choral School, applicants will have the opportunity to be selected for further exciting opportunities in our 2012 program.

Sing!

Our four choirs are the foundation of national Choral School: Gondwana Chorale, Gondwana Singers, Gondwana Voices and Junior Gondwana each have their own unique sound. National Choral School includes opportunities for the choirs to sing together in combined works.

Special Guest Artists for 2012 are Felix Riebl and Roscoe James Irwin from The Cat Empire. Together they will present workshops and write a work for the combined choirs of National Choral School.

Dates: Gondwana Voices, Gondwana Singers & Gondwana Chorale 9-22 January 2012
Junior Gondwana: 11-22 January 2012
Family Open Day: 14 January 2012
Performances: 3pm & 6pm, 21 January 2012, Verbrugghen Hall, Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Cost: Gondwana Voices, Gondwana Singers & Gondwana Chorale: $1,370*
Junior Gondwana: $1,265*

Compose!

Gondwana Composer School is developing the next generation of choral composers in Australia. Following the tremendous success of the Gondwana Composer School in 2011, in 2012 we are once again giving composers aged 15 – 21 the opportunity to work with internationally acclaimed Australian choral composer Stephen Leek and Gondwana choristers to develop a broader understanding of choral music and singing, text setting and writing for different age groups. The Composer School is particularly suited to upper secondary and tertiary music students.

Dates: 7-15 January 2012 Cost: $900*

Conduct!

The Gondwana Conductor internship is an amazing opportunity for aspiring conductors aged 18 – 25 to work with some of Australia’s finest choral conductors at national Choral School. interns will have the unique opportunity to conduct the choirs of the school and gain valuable insights and instruction from the artistic team.

Dates: 9-22 January 2012 Cost: $1,370*

*Cost includes accommodation & meals on campus, excursions, ground transfers, t-shirt, music & tuition. Please note that return transport from each chorister’s home to Sydney airport at the beginning and end of the season and travel insurance are not included.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE We aim to make our programs accessible to all young Australians through our Bursary Program. Please tick the Financial Assistance box on the application form if you would like to apply to receive assistance with your participation fees and travel costs.

Rehersal Observation Opportunities

NATIONAL CHORAL SCHOOL REHEARSAL OBSERVATION

Back by popular demand!

Gondwana National Choral School is again throwing open its doors for interested music students and teachers. This is the ideal way to see Australia’s finest young singers working with some of Australia’s foremost conductors. 

Dates: Thursday 12 January 2012
Venue: Dunmore Lang College & Robert Menzies College
Cost: Amount to be advised

For more information: Contact (02) 8274 7004 or email allison@gondwanachoirs.com.au