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Young Voices of Macedon

Following a very successful year in 2023 Young Voices of Macedon is pleased to announce a new rehearsal venue in 2024: House of the Rock Church, 247 Station Road, New Gisborne. Rehearsals commence on Thursday 1 February at 4.15 pm. Interested children from the age of 5 are invited to a special ‘Come and Try’ session on Thursday 8 February.

Performance highlights of 2023 included:

Choralfest@Montsalvat
Opening of the Woodend Winter Arts Festival
Annual concert at the Church of the Resurrection, Macedon
Sea Dreaming by Elena Kats-Chernin with the Bendigo Youth Choir and Bendigo Symphony Orchestra
Backing vocals for a recording of Merry Christmas War is over with lead singer Dylan Marguccio, featured on ITunes and Spotify
Service of Readings and Carols at the Church of the Resurrection, Macedon.

2024 performance booking so far include:

Choralfest@Montsalvat
Messe basse by Leo Delibes with the Bendigo Youth Choir, pipe organ and string orchestra, with performances in Macedon and Bendigo
Service of Readings and Carols at the Church of the Resurrection, Macedon.

Rehearsals led by our wonderful teachers Jess Demare and Emma West seek to give children guidance in vocal technique, part singing and general musicianship, along with involvement in a wide range of repertoire. We also help children to enjoy the experience of choral singing within a culture of inclusion and socialisation.

Visit our website: yvmacedon.org.au