Firstly, a note from Caroline:

The Accidentals – an extraordinary group of singers and instrumentalists, are presenting ‘Things Left in Books’ at the Empire Church Theatre on Wednesday 4th June and Thursday 5th June, 7:30 pm.

The Accidentals will take you on a musical journey of memories, nostalgia, curiosity and joy as they tell the story of the things they have found left in books. A unique concert which will beguile you with both music and storytelling. Bookings now open.:  https://empiretheatre.com.au/whats-on/things-left-in-books

The Accidentals are part of the Toowoomba Municipal Band organisation. We encourage you to support them – you won’t regret it!

Secondly, see below information from James Cuskelly about the singing event in September which we will register for as a group.

Finally, don’t forget to put our own date claimer into your diaries for an afternoon, evening of music and fun on June 21st. Don’t get the winter blues – come along to rehearsals and warm your evenings up !! A few rehearsals to go – you can do it 🙂

Sing. Learn. Connect. All Together Now! All Together Now is a joyful, high-energy music event coming to Stanthorpe this September, designed to ignite the love of music in both kids and adults alike! Whether you’re a budding young musician or simply love to sing, this is your chance to be part of something truly special.   The event features an uplifting Community Singing Day, open to everyone, no matter your experience level. Alongside this, student music workshop sessions will inspire and challenge young performers in a fun, supportive environment.   Best of all, participants will learn from internationally acclaimed music educators, including the charismatic Pete Churchill (UK), the brilliant Lucinda Geoghegan (Scotland), and Australia’s own master educators, Dr. James Cuskelly and Andrew Pennay. Their passion, energy, and expertise promise an unforgettable musical experience for all!   All Together Now is more than a workshop — it’s a celebration of community, creativity, and the power of making music together. Don’t miss this chance to be part of the magic in the heart of Stanthorpe!

WHEN Sunday, 28 September 2025 WHERE St Joseph’s School, Stanthorpe REGISTRATION Registrations are now open! Visit http://bit.ly/AllTogetherNowCCM for details. We hope to see you in September!

This coming Tuesday May 6th is the first of the month and our regular rehearsal. See you all for a great night of singing at 6.45pm for a 7pm start.

The discussion around incorporation for Choirbolical has been progressing. See notes under the VOCE tab.

We have a 5th Tuesday rehearsal coming up this week April 29th and another the following week May 6th so find the music (sent via a members email) and come along. Please note everyone is most welcome to come to rehearsals and if you haven’t yet received an email with music for the term please see Lee at rehearsals. For these two rehearsals we will be joined by Judith Noller who is currently researching community choirs, and what better place to be than with Choirbolical where we make beautiful music together.

DATE CLAIMER coming up this Term – Choirbolical in concert with Drayton Brass. Saturday 21st June. Drayton Memorial Hall. Followed by a social dinner …. details to follow.

This Tuesday – April 15th will be our next rehearsal – 6.45pm for a 7pm start. If you are coming along to sing this term don’t forget to have your fees up to date. We have some great music coming up and music and rehearsal tracks will now be distributed through a financial members only mailing list. The Term 2 email went out this week so if you have any initial issues please check with Lee at rehearsals.

See you soon.

The a cappella workshop with Tony Backhouse is on tonight March 27th – 7-9pm at deMolay. Apologies that this information has not gone up earlier.

The weekend concert with VoiceMale and Ultrasound choirs raised a fantastic $2600 for the Toowoomba Homeless Winter Shelter project. It was great to hear more about it and take part in such an enjoyable afternoon of music. Thankyou to everyone.

VOCE will meet this coming Saturday to continue planning upcoming events, look at music distribution and other organisational matters.

THE NEXT REHEARSAL is coming up on Tuesday 1st April and Judith Noller will be coming along to talk about her community choirs research and have information for us as participants in the coming term.

Charity concert @ 100 Glenvale road

Singers – please come at 1pm ready for an on-stage joint rehearsal.

Concert starts at 2pm.

Bring friends and family and your wallet- cash or card, to support Homelessness in the Toowoomba Region.

Music in previous post.

18th March at the usual time and place is our next rehearsal.

Then Sunday 23rd March @ 2pm in concert with VoiceMale at fundraising concert – Toowoomba Community Baptist, Glenvale.

Music: Dona Nobis Pacem; Journey; At this table; Sunshine; Every Night; Poets Rule

See previous post for Concert fundraiser poster.

Looking forward to another great rehearsal on Tuesday 4th March. 6.45pm for 7pm. We have some beautiful music to prepare for an upcoming performance on Sunday 23rd March 2pm @ Toowoomba Community Baptist Church, 100 Glenvale Rd.

Bring an audience for this fundraising concert with Voicemale, Ultrasound and Choirbolical, Supporting the fight against homelessness in the Toowoomba Region. See attached flyer:

Tuesday 18th Feb is our next rehearsal usual time and place. See you there before the 7pm start. Bring your copy of the music or pick up music on the way in and please note that music will no longer be available through the website login.

VOCE will meet on Saturday morning 22nd Feb – if you would like to be one of the willing people who help with the smooth running of choir and plan for the year ahead, please let Lee or one of the other voce people know.

After a fabulous workshop on Saturday to start the year off, our first rehearsal is this coming Tuesday 4th Feb – same time, same place. 6.45pm for 7pm start. Don’t forget to register as you come through the door (a requirement of our hall hire); and current music will be available.

We encourage you to pay a Term or Yearly fee early in the year – this goes towards music purchasing; musical director and accompanist fees, and you may have noticed at the workshop, our recent upgrade of the piano. See website Fee tab.

Are you interested in helping with the organising of Choirbolical events? The next VOCE planning meeting is February 22nd, 9am at The Other Bird cafe on Margaret Street. VOCE is the group that helps our choir run smoothly. Let Wendy know if you intend coming along – all welcome.

Love to Read??? The next best thing to singing!! The books Gail and Stu brought along to the workshop were most welcome. A little book exchange box could be a new feature of our rehearsals. Bring a book along to swap before rehearsals.

Thankyou again to all who came along to make our workshop so enjoyable.