Jenny Scott Award 2023
Congratulations to Glen Jarvis for winning the Jenny Scott Award for 2023. Mary Verus and Pam Hibberd were also awarded life memberships to Darwin Chorale. Thank you to everyone who puts in the hard work to keep things running smoothly behind the scenes.: we couldn't put on our productions without you!
Congratulations to Glen Jarvis for winning the Jenny Scott Award for 2023. Mary Verus and Pam Hibberd were also awarded life memberships to Darwin Chorale. Thank you to everyone who puts in the hard work to keep things running smoothly behind the scenes.: we couldn't put on our productions without you!
Flash Mob - 2018 NT Australia Day Ball
Singers from Chorale provided entertainment at the Darwin Convention Centre producing a Flash Mob rendition of the Anthem. 27 Jan 2018
Singers from Chorale provided entertainment at the Darwin Convention Centre producing a Flash Mob rendition of the Anthem. 27 Jan 2018
CHRISTMAS FANTASIA
Darwin Chorale performed Christmas Fantasia at Christ Church Cathedral 16 Dec 2017. With approx 50 singers accompanied by a string orchestra, Michael Loughlin, Music Director, again led the Darwin Chorale in the ambient surroundings of Christ Church Cathedral. The audience particularly enjoyed Ralph Vaughan Williams' Fantasia on Christmas Carols, which included several well known carols threaded through the piece and featured baritone solo, bassoon solo and full choir. Other highlights include a trio from the Mozart opera Cosi Fan Tutte and Vivaldi's short choral work Beatus Vir (Blessed is the man). A special feature of the concert was a performance of Vivaldi's flute concerto The Goldfinch by local flautist Roslyn Perry, accompanied by the string orchestra. The concert concluded with a rousing rendition of the much-loved favourite the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's Messiah.
Darwin Chorale performed Christmas Fantasia at Christ Church Cathedral 16 Dec 2017. With approx 50 singers accompanied by a string orchestra, Michael Loughlin, Music Director, again led the Darwin Chorale in the ambient surroundings of Christ Church Cathedral. The audience particularly enjoyed Ralph Vaughan Williams' Fantasia on Christmas Carols, which included several well known carols threaded through the piece and featured baritone solo, bassoon solo and full choir. Other highlights include a trio from the Mozart opera Cosi Fan Tutte and Vivaldi's short choral work Beatus Vir (Blessed is the man). A special feature of the concert was a performance of Vivaldi's flute concerto The Goldfinch by local flautist Roslyn Perry, accompanied by the string orchestra. The concert concluded with a rousing rendition of the much-loved favourite the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's Messiah.
CHESS the Musical 2017
Music Director: Michael Loughlin Artistic Directors: Fiona Wake, Annette Gore
Music Director: Michael Loughlin Artistic Directors: Fiona Wake, Annette Gore
ABBA Cabaret 2017
Performed at DEC Studio Theatre. Music Director: Michael Loughlin Art Director: Shalom Kaa
Performed at DEC Studio Theatre. Music Director: Michael Loughlin Art Director: Shalom Kaa
Pacific Requieum 2017
Music Director: Michael Loughlin Pacific Requiem, a choral work composed by Australian Michael McNeill, blends the text and music of the Latin Mass with folk and children's music of peoples involved in the Pacific theatre of World War II. The work was written in 2014 and premiered in New Orleans, United States in 2016. Darwin Chorale presents the first Australian performance of this work, as part of “The Territory Remembers” commemorations of the 75th anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on 19 February 1942. Members of the Darwin Youth Choir, Music Director Nora Lewis, will also participate. The work is one of reconciliation and closure for those involved in the Pacific theatre during World War II – Japanese, American and Australian service men and women, non-military personnel and civilian victims. In the composer's own words, “I created this work, not to remember what happened but to trigger that which binds us, our shared common humanity.” Michael McNeill's father served as a US Marine at Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima. He made peace with his former foes, but suffered psychologically for many years afterwards. Michael states that “Pacific Requiem was written as a tool to heal the wounds of those who fought in the Pacific theatre of World War II”. Darwin Chorale is pleased to be able to present this work as a contribution to the dedication of the Memorial Reflection Pool in the Peace Garden at the concert venue – the Darwin Memorial Uniting Church. The venue is appropriate because it is the location of 77 bronze crosses forged from metal salvaged from World War II shipwrecks in Darwin Harbour. The salvager was Japanese expert Ryugo Fujita, a pacifist who adorned the pews and communion rail of the Uniting Church with the 77 crosses. The story of the salvage is an important part of Darwin's history, as well as contributing to post-war reconciliation and friendship. Darwin Chorale Music Director: Michael Loughlin
Music Director: Michael Loughlin Pacific Requiem, a choral work composed by Australian Michael McNeill, blends the text and music of the Latin Mass with folk and children's music of peoples involved in the Pacific theatre of World War II. The work was written in 2014 and premiered in New Orleans, United States in 2016. Darwin Chorale presents the first Australian performance of this work, as part of “The Territory Remembers” commemorations of the 75th anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on 19 February 1942. Members of the Darwin Youth Choir, Music Director Nora Lewis, will also participate. The work is one of reconciliation and closure for those involved in the Pacific theatre during World War II – Japanese, American and Australian service men and women, non-military personnel and civilian victims. In the composer's own words, “I created this work, not to remember what happened but to trigger that which binds us, our shared common humanity.” Michael McNeill's father served as a US Marine at Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima. He made peace with his former foes, but suffered psychologically for many years afterwards. Michael states that “Pacific Requiem was written as a tool to heal the wounds of those who fought in the Pacific theatre of World War II”. Darwin Chorale is pleased to be able to present this work as a contribution to the dedication of the Memorial Reflection Pool in the Peace Garden at the concert venue – the Darwin Memorial Uniting Church. The venue is appropriate because it is the location of 77 bronze crosses forged from metal salvaged from World War II shipwrecks in Darwin Harbour. The salvager was Japanese expert Ryugo Fujita, a pacifist who adorned the pews and communion rail of the Uniting Church with the 77 crosses. The story of the salvage is an important part of Darwin's history, as well as contributing to post-war reconciliation and friendship. Darwin Chorale Music Director: Michael Loughlin
Cabaret: A Jazzy Broadway Christmas 2016
Performed at Darwin Entertainment Centre Music Director Michael Loughlin Artistic Directors Fiona Wake & Annette Gore
Performed at Darwin Entertainment Centre Music Director Michael Loughlin Artistic Directors Fiona Wake & Annette Gore
For the Term Of His Natural Life 2016
Performed at Charles Darwin University Theatre Music Director Michael Loughlin A/Music Director Mark Hulsman (composer For the Term)
Performed at Charles Darwin University Theatre Music Director Michael Loughlin A/Music Director Mark Hulsman (composer For the Term)
Beatles Cabaret 2016
Performed at Darwin Entertainment Centre Music Director Michael Loughlin Artistic Directors Shalom Kaa & Annette Gore TV Advert: https://youtu.be/E_mNGICrow0
Performed at Darwin Entertainment Centre Music Director Michael Loughlin Artistic Directors Shalom Kaa & Annette Gore TV Advert: https://youtu.be/E_mNGICrow0
The Armed Man 2016
Karl Jenkins The Armed Man performed by the Darwin Chorale at Darwin Entertainment Centre. Music Director Michael Loughlin
Karl Jenkins The Armed Man performed by the Darwin Chorale at Darwin Entertainment Centre. Music Director Michael Loughlin
76th Bombing of Darwin commemorative service
Darwin Chorale sings at the 76th Bombing of Darwin commemorative service at the Darwin Cenotaph. Members of the choir participate every year in this commemoration.
Darwin Chorale sings at the 76th Bombing of Darwin commemorative service at the Darwin Cenotaph. Members of the choir participate every year in this commemoration.
Dreams & Prayers concert 2016 - Stabat Mater
Performed with the DSO at the Darwin Convention Centre Music Director Michael Loughlin & Stephen Pevely
Performed with the DSO at the Darwin Convention Centre Music Director Michael Loughlin & Stephen Pevely
Jesus Christ Superstar 2015
Performed at Darwin Entertainment Centre Music Director Nora Lewis Artistic Director Steve Kidd
Performed at Darwin Entertainment Centre Music Director Nora Lewis Artistic Director Steve Kidd
The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace 2015
Performed at Darwin Entertainment Centre Music Director Michael Loughlin
Performed at Darwin Entertainment Centre Music Director Michael Loughlin
Pearl Jamming 2015
30th Anniversary concert 2015 performed at Darwin Convention Centre Music Director Nora Lewis A/Music Director Michael Loughlin Conductor Emeritus Dr. Dean Patterson
30th Anniversary concert 2015 performed at Darwin Convention Centre Music Director Nora Lewis A/Music Director Michael Loughlin Conductor Emeritus Dr. Dean Patterson
Gospel Workshop Dynes Austin 2015
Darwin Chorale Gospel Workshop and performance
Darwin Chorale Gospel Workshop and performance
Voice of Christmas 2015
Music Director Michael Loughlin
Music Director Michael Loughlin
St Cecilia's Day Concert 2014
Performed at CDU Theatre Music Director Nora Lewis AM A/Music Director Michael Loughlin
Performed at CDU Theatre Music Director Nora Lewis AM A/Music Director Michael Loughlin
Cabaret: Elton & Billy 2014
Performed at Darwin Entertainment Centre Studio Theatre Conductor Michael Loughlin
Performed at Darwin Entertainment Centre Studio Theatre Conductor Michael Loughlin
Jerusalem Passion (by M. Wylie) 2014
Performed at Christ Church Cathedral 13 April 2014
Performed at Christ Church Cathedral 13 April 2014
Handel's MESSIAH 2013
Performed with the Darwin Symphony Orchestra at Darwin's Parliament House Conductor Matthew Wood
Performed with the Darwin Symphony Orchestra at Darwin's Parliament House Conductor Matthew Wood
Hats off to Broadway 2012
Performed with Darwin Symphony Orchestra at CDU Soundshell Conductor Michael Loughlin
Performed with Darwin Symphony Orchestra at CDU Soundshell Conductor Michael Loughlin
