COME SING WITH US
All the fabulous ‘Play It Forward’ choirs are in full swing rehearsing. You’re invited to join the fun. All choirs will rehearse face to face and online, following Government COVID safe practices.
Choir of Opportunity
Yarraville - Thursday Evenings
The Choir of Opportunity is a fun, un-auditioned community choir based in Yarraville. Originally formed in 2015 as Victoria University's first Centenary Choir, it is now operating independently under the Play It Forward Choir Program.
The Choir of Opportunity rehearses weekly on a Thursday evening and membership is open to all, no experience or audition required! The choir is made up of Victoria University staff members, students, alumni and members of the local community.
MD: Alex Morris
Click here to find out more about the Choir of Opportunity
Latrobe Valley Choir
Traralgon - Weekend Workshops
Latrobe Valley Choir (LVC) are a dedicated, fun-loving ensemble of women based in the Latrobe Valley who love to sing!
Now in our 12th year, Latrobe Valley Choir welcomes singers of all abilities, ages, religions and cultural backgrounds. We aim to promote harmony, connection and collaboration, bringing together women from across the Latrobe Valley community and beyond, through the joy of music in a safe, warm and welcoming space.
There are no auditions - just bring your beautiful voice and passion for music, singing and community!
Click here to find out more about the Latrobe Valley Choir
THECHO!R
Docklands - Wednesday Evenings
Founded in 2009 by Jonathon Welch AM, THECHO!R is Melbourne’s most exciting community adults choir.
This vibrant group of 40+ voices belts out everything from contemporary, jazz and swing to opera, music theatre and rock. They've performed extensively throughout Victoria, Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane, raising thousands of dollars to support other community related music activities including the African Children’s Choir, Choir of Hard Knocks and St Vincent’s Hospital “Sing for a Cure”.
In 2024, THECHO!R is excited to join Play It Forward’s choir program!
THECHO!R welcomes singers of all levels to raise their voices. Come share the joy of music and make a difference – one harmony at a time!
Founding Artistic Director: Jonathon Welch AM
Music Director: Alex Morris
Accompanists: Daniel Brinsmead & Toni Lalich
Click here to find out more about the THECHO!R
Voices of Footscray Hospital
Footscray - Thursday Evenings
Formerly known as the Western Health Singers, the Voices of Footscray Hospital invites all our staff, volunteers and members of the local community who love to sing!
IT'S FREE - AND THERE ARE NO AUDITIONS!
We sing an eclectic range of music from popular to world music and exciting new works, and you'll get to perform at events for the hospital, in the local community and join with our other Play It Forward choirs in special events around Melbourne.
MD: Alex Morris
Click here to find out more about the Voices of Footscray Hospital
Voices of Moonee Valley
Flemington - Friday Mornings
Voices of Moonee Valley is an all abilities community choir that commenced in 2020 under the leadership of Jonathon Welch AM, founding artistic director of the award-winning Choir of Hard Knocks.
Voices of Moonee Valley rehearse weekly on Friday mornings at the The Loft at Crown Street Stables
Flemington. It is a joint collaboration between Play It Forward and Moonee Valley City Council providing a fun and inclusive choir experience for all.
MD: Danielle Matthews & Adam Przewlocki
Click here to find out more about the Voices of Moonee Valley
YES I CAN! Gippsland Choir
Traralgon - Thursday Afternoons
YES I CAN! Gippsland Choir in the Latrobe Valley, established by Play It Forward, founded by Jonathon Welch AM. This project aims to establish an ongoing choral group for participants residing in the Gippsland region by providing a safe place where they can express themselves through music to help build confidence, skills, resilience and friendships.
MD: Caroline Crawford
Click here to find out more about YES I CAN! Gippsland Choir