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
