Newcastle Music Festival Choir

Festival Choir Convenor – Georgi Laney

Registrations: Opening soon. 

Performance Date: Sunday 10 August, 2025 at 2.30 pm at Christ Church Cathedral, with soloist Anna Sandstrom, conductors Peter Guy and Christopher Allan.

Cost of registration: $45.

Repertoire for 2025: 
To be announced soon!

Information for participants:

  • Rehearsals will be 2 hours each. 
  • You are expected to attend ALL rehearsals, unless illness prevents you.
  • Rehearsal Dates: 7.00pm – 9.15pm (Includes a 10 minute break) 
  • Final rehearsal 11.00am – 1.00pm – Saturday 9 August. 
  • A link to download the music will be sent to you via email following registration. Please bring your printed hard copies, or your Ipad if prefer to use online music, on the evening of the first rehearsal.
  • You will be asked to familiarise yourself with the music, where possible, by listening to learning tracks made available to you online after registration.
  • Rehearsals will be held at the Christ Church Cathedral, Church Street, Newcastle. Most rehearsals will be seated.
  • Choristers will be standing on choir risers in the performance. Seating on chairs will be limited to only those who are unable to stand on the risers. You may be required to stand for lengthy periods in the performance.

Participation in the Festival Choir is one of the great opportunities offered by Newcastle Music Festival, and an inspiring and wonderful community experience. 

Please email georgi.laney@gmail.com for further information. 

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