About Us

Chordiality - a Community Choir

Chordiality is a non-auditioned community SATB choir of about 55 members, with a growing reputation for quality. We rehearse in Indooroopilly, and while many choristers are local, our membership is Brisbane-wide.

The founding members of Chordiality had previously been members of the Queensland Philharmonic Chorale and missed the opportunities it had provided. After intense planning during 2007, Chordiality was enthusiastically launched onto the Brisbane choral scene in 2008.

Our name reflects what we aim to achieve: good music in a friendly atmosphere.

What we do

Chordiality aspires to develop, support and encourage a friendly and co-operative environment for members to pursue excellence and enjoyment in choral singing.

We give two main concerts each year, and our programs are inspired by the long history of choral music. Our secular and religious repertoire from the Renaissance to the 21st century includes madrigals, polyphony, oratorio, opera choruses, jazz, contemporary songs and small works. From Bach to Britten, Morley to Mendelssohn, Vivaldi and Verdi to Vaughan-Williams, in English, Latin, French and German, we sing acapella, accompanied by piano, organ, or a chamber orchestra. We immerse ourselves in the musical styles and techniques of these different periods and surround ourselves and our audiences with beautiful music. 

At the end of each year Chordiality also hosts a Christmas Party for friends, family and supporters.  We often raise $1000 for a chosen charity each year through generous donations at this concert.

Social aspect

The choir is an opportunity to meet people with a common interest and long term friendships have been the result. Members are encouraged to chat and have some socializing time in the break during the rehearsal. On workshop days there will be an opportunity to have a more relaxed chat over the afternoon tea break.

Management

The Choir has a management committee elected by the choir body at its annual general meeting, comprising a President, Treasurer, Secretary and general committee members who each take responsibility for some aspect of running the choir and organizing concerts.

For 2024, the management committee is:

Janet McKeon, President John Beeston, Treasurer Janelle Gatz, Secretary General members: Mary Busteed, Denis Cook (Concert Manager), Claire Cooper (Membership), Alison Jones (Venues), Meredith Smith (Librarian), Gabriella Veidt

Rehearsal Schedule 2025

Rehearsals are on Thursday nights during school terms, 7:00pm - 9:30pm, with a short break of 15 minutes.
Rehearsals are held here. 

There are also Saturday workshops (12.30-2.30 and 3.00 - 5.00) with a bring a plate afternoon tea). (See below for the dates of these workshops.)

Rehearsal Dates 2025

Winter Concert :

Concert: Sunday 15 June

Rehearsals:

30 January to 3 April; 24 April to 12 June

Sat 15 March (Altos and Tenors)

Sat 22 March (Sopranos and Basses)

Sat 10 May (All)

Summer concert:

Concert 16 November

Rehearsals:

17 July to 18 September; 9 October to 13 November

Sat 16August (All)

Sat 25 October (all)

Christmas party:

Party: 7 December

Rehearsals:

20 November to 4 December

Last rehearsal:

13 December