Canberra Children's Choir
The Canberra Children's Choir (CCC) is a choir of children established in 1967 in Canberra, Australia. It mainly comprises musicians aged 6 to 16.
History
The Canberra Children's Choir was established in 1967 with 35 children by Judith Clingan.[1] The Canberra Children's Choir was one of the key ensembles in Music for Everyone. Music for Everyone merged with Canberra Youth Music (the umbrella organisation for the Canberra Youth Orchestra) to form Music for Canberra in 2015, and is also home to the Canberra Youth Orchestra.[2]
In January 2026, Music for Canberra and Woden Valley Youth Choir announced a partnership with Music for Canberra taking over the stewardship of the Woden Valley Youth Choir. [3]
Past conductors
- Judith Clingan[4]
- Gillian Bonham[5]
- Mary Tatchell[6]
- Greta Claringbould[7]
- Tobias Cole[8]
Discography
- The Christmas Story narrated by Alastair Duncan[9]
Alumni
- Stephen Leek[10]
- Christopher Lincoln Bogg[11]
- Padma Newsome[12]
- Geoffrey Badger[13]
Performances and collaborations
- Opera Australia's Carmen 2021[8]
World premiers performed by the Canberra Children's Choir
- A Canticle of Light by Judith Clingan (1976)[14]
- St Luke Magnificat by Douglas Knehans (June 9, 1987)[15]
References
- ^ "Canberra Children's Choir 1971-2014". ACT Heritage Library. 10 May 2022.
- ^ "Review / Raffish repertoire from young orchestra". Canberra CityNews. July 26, 2015.
- ^ "Review / Youth choir joins forces with Music for Canberra". Canberra CityNews. January 28, 2026.
- ^ "Waldorf Wayfarers: About Judith Clingan".
- ^ "Australian Choral Education Insights". Australian Choral Education Insights-Thesis by Stephen Leek. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
- ^ "Canberra Children's Choir 1971-2014". ACT Heritage Library. 10 May 2022. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ "Canberra Bach Ensemble: Greta Claringbould". Canberra Bach Ensemble. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Canberra Children's Choir to Perform in Opera Australia's Carmen". Riotact.
- ^ "Alastair Duncan with the Canberra Children's Choir - The Christmas Story, including a message from H.R.H Princess Anne, with original cover painting by Sir William Dobell". 1970.
- ^ "Stephen Leek, Classical Music Composer".
- ^ "The Llewellyn Choir – Solosits/". The Llewellyn Choir. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ "Arts / Celebrating fifty years of Canberra's children's choir". Canberra CityNews. 17 February 2017. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
- ^ "Arts / Celebrating fifty years of Canberra's children's choir". Canberra CityNews. 17 February 2017. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
- ^ "A Canticle of light (multiple choirs with ensemble and soloist(s))".
- ^ "St luke magnificat for double a cappella choir". 30 July 2013.
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