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Introduction
The Queensland Youth Choir performs at many events in and around Brisbane every year. These include sporting events, award presentations, convention opening and closing ceremonies, festivals, charity events and office functions.
Locally, the choirs have performed at World Expo 88, the opening of Sanctuary Cove (with Frank Sinatra), the official opening of the Brisbane International Airport, the Lord Mayor's Christmas Carols, Southbank Walkways and Christmas Lantern Parade, the opening ceremonies of the Goodwill Games and the 2000 Olympic soccer competition, the Golden Casket Christmas Celebrations at South Bank, numerous conventions, sporting events and charity performances. Individual members and small ensembles also perform regularly in professional musical theatre productions, opera, film and television productions and commercials. These opportunities provide QYC members with exceptional performance experiences that expand their horizons musically and personally.
The choir is often invited to perform at events that provide members with the opportunity to work with celebrity Australian and international performers. Over the years the choir has appeared with Michael Crawford, Rick Price, Gina Jeffries, Rolf Harris, Venetta Fields, The Seekers, Tom Burlinson, Karen Knowles, Jon English, Simon Gallaher, Tina Arena, Nana Mouskouri, Normie Rowe, and Jackie Trent and Tony Hatch.
The choir is able to perform a wide variety of musical styles including:
- Jazz
- Blues
- Evergreens
- Popular
- Classical
- World music
- Australiana
- Christmas music
- Gospel
- Music from stage shows
- Wedding anthems
The choir works with professional choreographers and this enables them to add an additional visual dimension to the overall effect.
As well as performing as a massed choir of up to 100 voices, the Choir also offers performances by individual ensembles of around 20 to 30 voices or small group performances of 8 to 16 voices.
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Event manager testimonials
"The Golden Casket Christmas Celebrations at South Bank were undoubtedly the best yet - due in no small part to your contribution! The Queensland Youth Choir worked wonderfully in the Piazza. We couldn't be happier. All our staff who worked with you commented on how professional, tidy and lovely you all were. I look forward to working with you on future projects."
Kylie Mitchell, Senior Events Coordinator, South Bank Corporation.
"The Queensland Youth Choir delivered an outstanding and professional performance thanks to the dedication of Marion Wood and the obvious enthusiasm and talent of the choir members. I thank you for your valuable support and commitment, without which the 2007 Police Commissioner's Christmas Carols would not have been the success that it was."
R. Atkinson
Commissioner
"The Queensland Youth Choir worked wonderfully in the Suncorp Piazza. The show which you presented was exactly what we were after. It included the audience, gave us the traditional element we were looking for and of course the choir sounded just beautiful. We couldn't be happier."
Amanda Reynolds, Senior Events Coordinator, South Bank Corporation. Golden Casket Christmas Celebrations 2006.
"On behalf of everyone involved in the 2005 Golden Casket Lord Mayor's Carols, I would like to thank the QYC for their increible performance. The audience response was amazing, and we couldn't have been happier with how the choir looked and sounded - superb."
Leisa Barry-Smith, Talent Producer & Jason Barry-Smith, Music Producer
"On behalf of the Riverfestival Board and team, we wish to extend out thanks to the Queensland Youth Choir for your valuable contribution to Riverfestival 2002. The performance of Carmina Burana was truly spectacular, and is a real credit to Rhonda Coady and the members of the Queensland Youth Choir."
Suzannah Conway, Chief Executive Officer
"We were most impressed with the quality of the performances and the professionalism of the performers. The [Parmalat Christmas Celebrations] event was once again a huge success."
Katrina George, Events Coordinator, Southbank Corporation
"On behalf of everyone at the Royal Children's Hospital Foundation, I want to express my warmest thanks for your wonderful support of Kid's Day Out. Your beautiful voices ... really made the concert special."
Jennie Tuncks, Fundraising Manager, Royal Children's Hospital Foundation
"The enthusiasm of the many talented members of the choir significantly contributed to the [Police Commissioner's Carols by Candlelight]. The inspirational performance by the choir was an unforgettable part of the evening's program."
Bob Atkinson, Commissioner, Queensland Police Service
"The NRMA Social Club extends its thanks to the Choir at the Christmas party. Their performance was excellent and helped set the mood for the evening."
The NRMA Social Club Committee
"Unaccompanied choral singing is truly an art form. Your organisation can be justly proud of the high standards achieved by such dedicated young musicians."
Ian Russell, President, Queensland Club
"Theirs was an appealing, vibrant and spirited performance that delighted the audience and reinforced our faith in the calibre and talent of the young people we have around us."
Gillian Lock, Chairperson, Redland Highland Gathering Committee
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