Welcome to the Inner Sydney Choral Network (ISCN)

The ISCN is a loose federation of choirs that rehearse and perform in the inner suburbs of Sydney. The objective of the ISCN is to provide mutual support and to promote choral singing within inner Sydney.

On this page you will find information and links to other choirs operating in the area of CBCC. If you are interested in having your choir listed on this page, please email the CBCC Secretary.

Australian National Choral Association

ANCA is a non-profit organisation set up to encourage and promote choral music in Australia.

ANCA offers professional workshops for Conductors, Choir trainers, Choristers, and teachers in all areas of Choral training.

ANCA creates opportunities for members to work with both Australian and International conductors and choirs and also networks internationally for the benefit of members.

ANCA is a proud member of the International Federation of Choral Music (IFCM).

As a National body, ANCA offer many other benefits to members right across Australia.

For more information please click About ANCA.

Aurora Australis

We are a women's a cappella chorus who love to sing and strive for excellence. We sing a variety of music including contemporary ballads and songs, barbershop style music, gospel, jazz, some classical and Christmas songs. So if you are interested in singing with a friendly bunch of committed warblers, have a look at our website and come along to a rehearsal at Concord one Thursday night. For more information, go to the website:   www.auroraaustralis.org.au

Leichhardt Espresso Chorus

Leichhardt Espresso Chorus is a non auditioned choir from Sydney’s inner west. We are a vibrant, enthusiastic group who love to sing and give performances with caffeine-fuelled energy! The chorus is committed to innovation and excellence, proudly supporting the commissioning of new Australian choral works and the presentation of traditional repertoire.

Over the past 11 years, the LEC has sponsored the development of 12 new choral commissions and countless orchestral arrangements.  We aim to invigorate community singing. 

Inner West Children's Choir

The Inner West Children's Choir is a treble choir inaugurated by and under the musical direction of Michelle Leonard.

The Inner West Children's Choir welcomes boys with unchanged voices and girls from school years 3 - 7, with outstanding children in year 2 considered for the training choir.

For information contact Michelle Leonard

Sydney Community College Choir: Based in East Balmain and led by director Christopher Bowen and supported by an accompanist. Membership of the choir is administered through the Sydney Community College which also provides a preparatory course of Music Skills Essentials. Entry is through the course or by audition.

The Sydney Welsh Choir: Based at the church hall of Concord Baptist Church with more than seventy men and women drawn from all parts of the Sydney area. Not all choir members were born in Wales; some have Welsh family links while others simply like being part of a choir.

Joubert Singers: a community SATB choir based in Hunters Hill in Sydney under the direction of Rachel Elliott. They sing a broad repertoire of choral music, from the 15-21st century. They have about 30 members.

Inner West Chamber Choir: under the direction of David Hood (and Rachel Elliott) with about 30 members. The web site for this choir is inactive and it is not clear if the choir is still operating.

Newington Community Choir:

The Newington Community Choir was formed in late 2010 by Ms Lauris Elms AM OBE and is directed by Elizabeth Slottje.  The Choir welcomes and caters for new and experienced singers who want an opportunity to sing with others in a relaxed, friendly environment and no audition is needed. We sing in four part harmony, unaccompanied, in the acappella style. It is not necessary to have a ‘good’ voice or to read music. Singing is a refreshing activity, which harmonises and enriches each singer’s contribution to the whole choral effect. We sound and feel better when we sing. We meet in the Newington Community Centre from 1pm to 3pm on the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesdays (except school holidays).

Sydney University Graduate Choir: based at the University, the choir sings great choral music by the established masters and by contemporary composers under music director Christopher Bowen OAM. Membership of the choir is open to: Graduates, Diploma Holders, Students, and Staff of the University of Sydney and of other universities; and other persons admitted at the discretion of the Committee. To join, an audition with the Music Director is required. Rehearsals at the Seymour Centre, most concerts at the University’s Great Hall.

Polyphony: Based at Lewisham under the direction of Corin Bone; they say they are a Sydney chamber choir that “doesn't like boredom”. They don’t charge fees and don’t audition.

Sydney Threshold Choir

The all-women Threshold Choirs honor the ancient tradition of singing at the bedsides of people who are struggling: some with living, some with dying. The voice, as the original human instrument, is a true and gracious vehicle for compassion and comfort. The choirs provide opportunities for women to share the sacred gifts of their voices at life’s thresholds.

When we are invited to a bedside, we visit in small groups. We invite families and caregivers to join us in song or to participate by listening. We choose songs to respond to musical taste, spiritual direction, and physical capacity. The songs may include rounds, chants, lullabies, hymns, spirituals, and choral music.

The Sydney Threshold Choir group meets at 6.30 pm every 2nd and last Wednesday of the month at Beyond the Ordinary Tea House & Healing Center, 314 Darling Street, Balmain.  Cost is $8 per person and includes an endless cup of tea.

Contact Susie 0412 348 463