THECHO!R Pays Homage To Our Great Australian Music In 'Australian Songbook'

In celebration of Australian Music Month, THECHO!R will present their next sensational concert. Australian Songbook on Sunday November 19th at 3pm in the Collingwood Town Hall.

Dr Jonathon Welch AM, Artistic Director of THECHO!R explains "this will be a truly special concert of popular, new and contemporary Australian music, with Deborah Cheetham AO and the Dhungala Children's Choir as our special guests."

Established in 2009 by Yorta Yorta Soprano, Composer and Educator Deborah Cheetham and pianist Toni Lalich, Dhungala Children's Choir is an award-winning ensemble for Indigenous children between the ages of 9 and 17.

For thousands of years the Yorta Yorta people have passed down their traditions, language, dreaming and culture through song on their country. Dhungala Children's Choir (DCC) is a continuation of this tradition. DCC gave its debut performance in the SheppARTon festival performance RiverSong and has since become a strong presence in Shepparton, Geelong and throughout Victoria.

THECHO!R was also created in 2009, by Jonathon Welch. One of Melbourne's most exciting community adult choirs, it has performed extensively throughout Victoria, Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane, raising thousands of dollars to support other community related music activities. All funds from this concert will be going to support Dhungala Children's Choir.

"I can't wait for everyone to come together at this concert" Jonathon exclaimed. "We will be performing such a mix of glorious Australian music. We will also be premiering Wominjeka Birrarunga - many voices, a beautiful new work by Deborah, commissioned by THECHO!R."

Tickets are now on sale, $35 adult and $28 concession and under 18. Refreshments are available. Book through THECHO!R's website at http://thechoir.com.au/.