Queensland Kodaly Choir Inc.

03/07/2022

Having a great time in Tenterfield at the Big Chilly Sing! 🎶

25/03/2022

The 2022 dates have been released for the Big Chilly Sing and the Winter School! Hope to see some familiar faces there! 🎶

We cannot WAIT to return to Tenterfield, NSW later this year for the Big 'Chilly' Sing and the Winter School Music Program! 🥳 🥳

We're busy planning another amazing program for you all, complete with...

🎵 World-class teachers, sharing their expertise with students of all abilities!
🎵 Our super popular concerts, where Tenterfield will come alive each night with performances from opera, to jazz, to instrumental maestros!
🎵 A community singing day, where everyone is invited to sing (regardless of experience)!
🎵 And the whole fantastic week ends with a huge concert featuring our hard-working students and teachers, which is the favourite part of the whole week for many!

More details are coming soon, but for now make sure you save the date for the Big 'Chilly' Sing and the Winter School Music Program in July, 2022!

25/06/2021

Unfortunately the upcoming Chilly Sing and Winter School have been cancelled.

Dear all

It is with a heavy heart that I write to you to let you know that have had to make the decision to cancel the Winter School and Beat of the Bush events.

Given the rising alarm around COVID-19 infections in Sydney, the continuing spread of the virus and the very strong advice from Qld Health, the most responsible action at this point is to cancel our events. We are so disheartened to have to make this decision, but the health and well-being of all involved is our priority.

However, we do believe that we are able to safely continue with plans for the concert (Singing and Stringing) in the Stanthorpe Art Gallery this coming Tuesday evening, June 29, from 6:30 - 7:30. Given the cancellation of our event, this will be a particularly significant concert and if you are able to attend, you would be most welcome. There are very limited numbers however and all bookings are made through the Gallery.

http://bit.ly/SingingAndStringing

As per advice in the brochure, in the event that the Winter School be cancelled because of COVID-19, all participants will receive a 100% refund. There is nothing for you to do at this point as we will action refunds over the coming week. This may take several days but be assured that you will be refunded the full amount.

The cancellation of our event will have a significant impact upon many in the local area and several key supporters will be negatively affected by this decision. If you are able to support local businesses in any way, whether in the short or long term, it would be most appreciated.

While we are disappointed to make this decision, we are equally determined to continue to work towards future events. Our commitment to bringing the Arts to our regional areas remains undeterred. The virus presents us with particular challenges and many feel that life is much diminished as a result. However, throughout history and in all places, people have faced difficult times and events. Like those people before us, we will continue to respond reasonably and intelligently to problems, find creative and rewarding solutions and work together for a better world for all. Your support in such endeavours is deeply appreciated.

With all best wishes

James and the Winter School Team

23/06/2021

For those travelling to the Winter School in Tenterfield from Brisbane, here is the information you need to fill out your border travel declaration.

Online Queensland Travel Declaration

02/05/2021

Great to see a few QKC-ers at the Gold Coast Big Sing today!!

22/11/2020

Save the date for the QKC AGM on Sunday 6th December at 6pm (AEST). The meeting will be held on Zoom and details about joining the meeting will be sent to all QKC members. Look forward to a guest presenter, trivia and 2021 updates.

Send us an email if you would like to register for the event - [email protected]. We can’t wait to see everyone online for a sing, chat and catch-up.

20/10/2020

A message from the committee:

Dear all,

We hope you are well and staying in good health. The QKC committee have just had their first online Zoom meeting to discuss the year, plan for the upcoming AGM and pull some ideas together for the future. We will be sending you an email shortly to invite you to the online AGM (with mystery guest artist and QKC-themed trivia) with all the information you need, so please keep an eye out for this.

In the mean time, we wanted to check in with you and see how you are going? Are you and your family well? Have you had any interesting musical experiences lately? Is there any exciting news you want to share with the choir? Please let us know how you are faring during these very interesting times.

We have so missed singing with you and seeing everyone regularly at rehearsals! We hope you can join us online at the AGM so that we can share a drink and a song!

All the best
QKC committee

11/08/2020

Another performance from a Big Sing. Here is Kate Tyson conducting QKC in 'Fill-a Me Up' by Pepper Choplin. Malcome Hume is solo vocalist.

04/08/2020

One of our favourite songs to sing together - Birthsong - was performed at the 2015 Big Sing with Dr James Cuskelly. Music by David Haas and words by Brian Wren.

01/08/2020

Conductor: James Cuskelly
Soloist: Lynda Statham
Narrator: Bruce Shepherd
Accompanist: Sue Shepherd

Our dear friend, Bruce, provides a background to the triumphant story of Earnest Shackleton's struggle through the Antartic. This performance was recorded in 2012 by Roger Worthington.