You can still register to take part in our fabulous Festival!
Workshops, rehearsals, masterclasses, conversations and concerts in Melbourne’s magnificent venues including the most prestigious of world class concert halls at Melbourne Recital Centre and the stunning Deakin Edge Theatre at Federation Square - http://www.schoolofhardknocks.org.au/singers_festival.html
Check out our amazing program of concerts below. Proceeds go to the School of Hard Knocks.
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This Is My Life
The music and life of Shirley Bassey
Saturday 7 June, 4pm
The Salon, Melbourne Recital Centre,
Starring the sensational Danielle Matthews
Accompanist Adam Przewlocki
“stunning…she has greatness ahead of her” Theatre People
Tickets $20 adult / $15 conc & student U16
www.melbournerecital.com.au OR 03 9699 3333
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School of Hard Knocks presents the World Premiere of Street Requiem : For those who have died on the street
Saturday 7 June, 7pm
Melbourne Recital Centre
Street Requiem was conceived by Dr Jonathon Welch AM and written in collaboration with Dr Kathleen McGuire and Andy Payne.
Street Requiem is a new choral work that aims to bring a sense of peace, remembrance and hope to many communities struggling to come to terms with street violence and a loss of safety on our streets.
Conducted by Dr Jonathon Welch AM & Dr Kathleen McGuire
Featuring
Liane Keegan, contralto : Danielle Matthews, soprano : Street Requiem String Quartet
Choirs: Choir of Hope & Inspiration : THECHO!R : Members of Voices Without Borders asylum seeker choir : School of Hard Knocks ABSOLUTELY EVERYBODY choir program from The Latrobe Valley Voices, The City of Casey Choir and Voices of Brimbank
$25 student/concession to $35 for adults
Ticket Bookings & Enquiries - www.melbournerecital.com.au or ph: 03 9699 3333.
Presented by the School of Hard Knocks & Melbourne International Singers Festival.
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Gospel Proms
Sunday 8 June, 7.30pm
Deakin Edge
Featuring two of the world’s finest Gospel experts. Dr William & Dr Rosephanye Powell leading Massed Gospel Festival Choir in this Gospel Music Extravaganza!!
Introducing Dr Kathleen McGuire & the Hallelujah Gospel Chorus
Dr Jonathon Welch AM and THECHO!R
Featuring the Absolutely Everybody Massed Choir including The Latrobe Valley Voices, Voices of Brimbank, The City of Casey Choir, Western Health Choir plus much more……….
Tickets $20 / $15 available at the door from 7pm
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‘Best of the Fest’ Finale Concert
Monday 9 June, 2.30pm
Deakin Edge
Gala Finale Concert showcasing the fantastic artists and participants involved over the Melbourne International Singers Festival weekend including
Dr William & Dr Rosephanye Powell, Dr Jonathon Welch AM, Dr Kathleen McGuire
Featuring:
Women’s Festival Chorus
Men’s Festival Chorus
Gospel Festival Chorus
Divine Divas of Sunbury
Hallelujah Gospel Chorus
Absolutely Everybody Massed Choir
THECHO!R
Plus more………
TIckets $10 each on sale at door from 2pm
