We are a mixed voice choir varying in numbers but usually with around 40 members. The choir began on the University of Canberra campus and was part of University life for many years. Now, from mid 2017, the choir is an independent entity reimagined as the Canberra Community Chorale.
Membership of the choir is open to people of all ages who have a love of choral music, and a commitment to developing their musical knowledge and skills. We explore traditional and contemporary choral repertoire under the direction of leading professional musicians.
Music Director
Olivia Swift
Olivia Swift assumed the role of Musical Director at the beginning of 2024.
Olivia is a composer, singer and choral conductor based in Canberra, Australia. She is currently completing a Masters with Paul Stanhope at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, researching contemporary examples of madrigals. She is a graduate of the ANU School of Music, where she studied under Larry Sitsky and Jim Cotter.
Olivia sings with both the Luminescence Chamber Singers and The Australian Voices, touring with these groups both around Australia and internationally. She directs the Canberra based Kompactus Youth Choir, and teaches singing through the ACT Academy of Music.
Accompanist
Lucus Allerton
Lucus graduated from the ANU School of Music with Honours in Piano in mid-2013. According to Lucus he is yet to regret that, which makes him happy. At the piano, Lucus enjoys ensemble and accompaniment work most of all, in 2012 winning the Margaret Smiles Accompaniment Prize and reaching the finals of the Sydney Eisteddfod’s 2013 Victoria Jennifer Warren Piano Accompaniment Award.
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