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.

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

Choralation

Choralation is an acapella choir based in Abbotsford with around 14 members established in 2000. Non-auditioning but novices may find the repertoire difficult because it is unaccompanied. 

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.

Sydney University Graduate Choir: based at Forest Lodge Public School, the choir sings great choral music by the established masters and by contemporary composers under musical director, Christopher Bowen. 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.

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.