Semi Finalist: Darwin Chorale
Darwin Chorale were once again proud to be nominated for an NT Community Achievement Award in the category Group of the Year. The organisers from Awards Australia wrote: "It was our pleasure to celebrate those making a positive difference in the community, through these awards we want to ... more
Member Survey: Win tickets to Crocosaurus Cove
We want to know what you think? The Board is keen to receive your feedback on both your 2023 experience of being a Darwin Chorale member, and your thoughts on how we can continue to grow and develop the Chorale. Please access our survey through this link: 2023 ... more
A Word From The Chair
Darwin Chorale has had an extraordinarily successful year with outstanding audience statistics. We have staged five stand-alone performances with five full-house audiences. Additionally, the finale concert for 2023, Odes to Joy in partnership with Darwin Symphony Orchestra, was exceptionally well attended. The three Disney in Concert shows were ... more
From the Performance Manager
As the year closes I wish to thank everyone who participated in our shows whether onstage or behind the scenes as it takes team to realise a performance. We had a wonderful year with the return of a full stage show, Evita, which welcomed many new members. This ... more
Louise Jessica Morgan: Words from Nora Lewis
"I didn’t really meet Louise properly till early 2020 when our rehearsals were hit by covid restrictions. Wednesday nights were in Christchurch Cathedral because it afforded the space needed to adhere to the separation rules in place. As if it weren’t enough that we were sitting a metre ... more
2023 Darwin Chorale Awards Night
Congratulations to Glen Jarvis for winning the Jenny Scott Award for 2023 at our awards night on 6 December 2023. Mary Verus and Pam Hibberd were also awarded life memberships to Darwin Chorale. Take a look at why these amazing members were celebrated: Jenny Scott Award: Glen Jarvis ... more
Deckchair Fundraiser - Fisherman's Friends 2: One and All
Our exciting fundraiser at the Deckchair Cinema is just a few weeks away and the biq question is: can we sell out the event for a third time? Our first two Deckchair Fundraisers (Mamma Mia 2: Here We Go Again and Fisherman's Friends) sold out before the screenings, ... more
A Word From The Chair
Congratulations to everyone involved in the sell-out staging of Evita at the Darwin Entertainment Centre on 14 and 15 July. The professionalism of the performances and the sophistication of the staging were a testament to the depth of talent in the Darwin Chorale and the broader Darwin arts ... more
Happy Birthday Mary Verus
Family and many friends recenlty descended on Lake Bennet to celebrate Mary Verus' 70th birthday. It's not just an amazing milestone - Mary's contribution to the entertainment indsutry and her community could be the next Netflix special. Mary joined Darwin Chorale in 2000 and has performed in more ... more
Production Manager's Report: The Exciting Stuff
Performance Manager's Report Evita Evita was a huge success not only playing to two sell-out shows, making a profit but most importantly recruiting new members to reinvigorate the choir. Disney Many of the singers who joined for Evita are singing in the Disney concert and we hope to ... more
Evita Wins Through
There's so much to be said about Evita that we're gonna do that as a seperate mail out, but in the meantime check out the words from our Chair Marion Guppy and our Produciton Manager Annette Gore below. Congratulations to everyone involved. Stay tuned for a very special ... more
A new means to store our precious music!
Did you know that the Darwin Chorale has 1198 different pieces of music under categories such as popular music, shows, anthems, sacred, international, jazz, cabaret, spirituals, Australiana, Beatles, Abba, classical works? How is this music stored you may wonder. The Chorale has always happily received donated furniture to ... more
2022 COVID Information
The Darwin Chorale Board is committed to providing covid-safe rehearsal and performance spaces and we look forward to your participation in our exciting 2022 concert program. Our first concert, A Night at the Movies, will be performed on 12,13, 14 May with rehearsals commencing on Wednesday 2 February, ... more
Thanks for the new equipment!
Thanks to a grant from the Community Benefit Fund, we were able to purchase some brand new equipment. We have some new music stands and a schmick keyboard amp! Thanks Licensing NT! more
Darwin Chorale back together... and apart!
Darwin Chorale is back to weekly rehearsals after several months hiatus since Covid-19 restrictions began. With the easing of restrictions and a determination to do what they love, a 40-strong contingent are in preparation for an August concert aptly named, From a Distance. The choir also has a ... more
Darwin Chorale a shining star amidst a stellar line up!
Darwin Chorale joined a stellar line up in Overture To Peace at TIO Stadium on Anzac Eve, The concert culminated a two month commemoration of Darwin's military history, and Darwin Chorale had a starring role alongside Human Nature, Dami Im and Marina Pryor. Director John Foreman OAM ... more
Faure Requiem Concert
The words lofty, sublime and death do not normally go hand in hand, but in Darwin Chorale’s forthcoming concert, Fauré Requiem, those themes are seamlessly bridged. For composter Gabriel Fauré, death is likened to going to sleep and his outlook is therefore introverted and lullaby-like. The traditional Catholic ... more
Darwin Live Grant
The Live Darwin Arts Grant under the Turbocharging Tourism - CBD Activation, NT Government Initiative provided the opportunity for our singers to be involved in supporting the enlivenment of the CBD, enjoy the experience and, for once, be paid for their hard work! more
NT Gov Community Benefit Fund
We were very happy with the successful outcome of the NT Government Community Benefit Fund Minor Community Organisation Grant application which provided $15000.00 towards the purchase of 8 good quality choir microphones and 4 wireless headsets mics for soloists, announcers etc This will enhance the quality of our ... more
Media Release: CHORALE HONOURS DECADES OF CREATIVE LEADERSHIP
DARWIN Chorale has honoured long term music director Nora Lewis AM with the position of Emeritus Music Director. Nora’s contribution to the direction, growth and professionalism of the Darwin Chorale for over three decades cannot be underestimated, Board Chair Kevin Davis AM said. “From her arrival in Darwin ... more
