Sydney Songfest
Description
Experience the resonance of 220 young voices as they unite for a choral celebration. Gondwana Choirs presents the inaugural Sydney Songfest at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, featuring a massed ensemble of secondary school singers and members of the Sydney Children’s Choir.
The program opens with performances by Sydney Children’s Choir, including the Matthew Doyle Choir, and Santa Sabina College, Danebank Anglican School for Girls, and culminates in a 15-minute massed choral work under the direction of acclaimed South African conductor Dr Michael Barrett.
Lineup
Dr Michael Barrett
South African conductor Dr Michael Barrett is a renowned conductor, educator, and choral clinician who has led choirs to victory at the Grand Prix of Nations and conducted honour choirs across the globe. A passionate advocate for South African choral music and a published composer, he brings a wealth of expertise to this project ahead of his 2026 debut at Carnegie Hall. We are particularly excited that Michael has agreed to conduct this year's Songfest choir.
Sydney Children's Choir
Members of the Sydney Children's Choir, Matthew Doyle Choir, and William Barton Choir
Danebank Anglican School for Girls
Redlands School
Santa Sabina College
The King's School
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