CCS Come & Sing Chorus Application 2026 - Bach's Christmas Oratorio
Join the CCS Come & Sing Chorus!
Canberra Choral Society (CCS) invites you to join the CCS Come & Sing Chorus for our end of year performance of Bach's beloved celebration of Christmas - his glorious Christmas Oratorio.
The concert will be held on Saturday 21 November 2026 in the ANU Llewellyn Hall with a full professional orchestra and soloists.
Our Come & Sing Chorus is open to all singers, including those with no choral experience.
We will direct you to online resources that will help you to learn by ear if you need to. If you have some skills at reading music you’ll have a head start, but it’s not compulsory.
To ensure the highest standards in performance, you will be expected to attend all rehearsals, to listen to the resources and to practise regularly at home.
Please check the rehearsal schedule and ensure that you will be able to meet this commitment.
Key Dates
Fri Aug 7 | Chorus applications open |
Fri Sep 4 | Chorus applications close |
Mon Sep 7 | Offers of a place in C&S Chorus emailed, with information about payment. |
Rehearsals
Mon Oct 5 | Arrive by 6.30pm to collect your score. 7.00-9.30pm | Lyneham High School, 61 Goodwin St, Lyneham |
Mon Oct 12 | 7.00-9.30pm | Lyneham High School |
Mon Oct 19 | 7.00-9.30pm | Lyneham High School |
Mon Oct 26 | 7.00-9.30pm | Lyneham High School |
Mon Nov 2 | 7.00-9.30pm | Lyneham High School |
Mon Nov 9 | 7.00-9.30pm | Lyneham High School |
Mon Nov 16 - Concert week | 7.00-10.00pm | Lyneham High School |
Fri Nov 20 - Concert week | 7.00-10pm | Lyneham High School |
Sat Nov 21 - Concert day | 10.00-1.00pm | Llewellyn Hall |
Sat Nov 21 - Concert | 7.30pm | Llewellyn Hall |
Fees
Payment is NOT required with this application. Payment of fees will be required to secure your place once an offer is made by the Come & Sing Team.
Adult | $200 |
Concession - Current holder of means-tested Australian pension | $130 |
Concession - Full-time student 27+ | $130 |
Youth - Under 27 | $60 |
CCS - Life Member | $0 |
Score - hard copy or digital | $0 |
Terms & conditions |
1. The Canberra Choral Society (CCS) Come & Sing Chorus is open to all singers and will be part of a professional performance presented by CCS. In order to maintain its performance standards, CCS will determine final offers once applications have been received, ensuring that the choir is harmonious with balance across the parts, and of a size that fits safely on stage and follows agreed plans, protocols and restrictions. |
2. If a participant cancels their place before rehearsals start on 5 October, they will be refunded 90% of their fee. If a participant withdraws after one rehearsal there will be a 50% refund. If a participant withdraws after this, refunds may be available at the discretion of Canberra Choral Society. |
3. For enquiries regarding this event please contact Susan in the Come & Sing Team. |
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