Since its formation in 1969, the Cambrian Youth Choir has established a well-deserved reputation as an outstanding performance ensemble for young singers living in south-east Queensland. The choir provides unique training, competition and performance opportunities for young singers across all voice types - soprano, alto, tenor and bass.

Thanks to the tireless efforts of its musical directors, the choir has created an impressive record of achievements, including many first prizes at recent Queensland eisteddfodau. The choir also competes in local eisteddfodau, with great success, and performs at concerts and special events in the Ipswich area.

The choir has hosted and performed for the visiting Vienna Boys Choir; hosted and performed as supporting artist for the Australian Girl's choir tour of Queensland in July 2001; and also for the Welsh choir in 2003.

Since 2004 the choir has produced four outstanding CD recordings and also recorded a series of half-hour programs of choral music for the Australian Broadcasting Commission. The choir has toured widely throughout Queensland and interstate to concert performances and competitions.

Many members of the Youth Choir have continued on to the Senior Choir, and many talented soloists within the choir have gone on to achieve recognition in the arts both in Australia and overseas.

An objective of the Cambrian Choir organisation is for choristers to make singing a lifestyle choice, progressing from the Cambrian Youth Choir through to the Senior Choir.

The choir is available for hire for special events.

Membership

The Cambrian Youth Choir is a non-auditioned ensemble for young singers, male and female, from 12 to 18 years.

Membership fees are payable on an annual basis. The current rate is $35. Members also incur a $25 uniform hire charge and are required to purchase ceretain basic uniform items that are available through the parent support group.

If you are interested in joining the choir, please CLICK here.

Artistic direction

Musical director: Berniece Hicks
Accompanist: Bronwyn French

Performances

The yearly program incorporates choral workshops, numerous eisteddfodau, concerts, tours, theatre restaurant, stage musicals, charioty performances, Christmas events and guest personal appearances.

Rehearsals

Regular rehearsals are conducted each Friday afternoon from 4.00 to 6.00pm during State school terms, at the Cambrian Centre. Additional rehersals are organised only when necessary.

Uniform

Girls

Hire items - $25/$30 per annum

Blue tunic
White frilly blouse
Long navy skirt
Black frill shirt

Extras - available from the choir

Black pants
Blue polo shirt
Zip front jacket
Scrunchie
White travel shirt
Scarf

Extras - self purchase

Plain black, low heeled court shoe
Grey Mist stockings

Boys

Hire items - $20 per annum

White, long-sleeve shirt
Blue, long-sleeve shirt
Reversible vest
Bow ties

Extras - available from the choir

Tie
Zip front jacket
Blue polo shirt

Extras - self purchase

Black trousers
Black, long sleeve dress shirt
Black socks
Black shoes
Black belt