Choral singers from Wangaratta and Melbourne are set to showcase their talents in Holy Trinity Cathedral this October.
The Galen Catholic College choir, which features staff members as well as students drawn from years seven to 12, will be part of the 'Choirs in the Cathedral' event, along with singers from Melbourne-based Excelsis choir.
Their performances in the free-entry event will commence at 2pm on Sunday, 26 October in the cathedral, which is located on the corner of Docker and Ovens Streets.
Galen College music director Beth Code said it was the first time the groups would combine to perform in the venue, and choir members were looking forward to the opportunity presented by the 90-minute concert.
"We will present a mix of pieces, from spiritual and traditional works to modern songs, including some from musical theatre," Beth said.
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"It's a chance for our choir to experience performing for a larger audience, and also to see what a choir outside of Wangaratta is doing.
"Being part of the choir is a pretty positive experience for them, in a cross-age group with a lot of leadership opportunities.
"They get to perform at our masses and liturgies, and we are also trying to branch out to offer experiences like this, so that they can perform in other situations."
While the Galen choir is drawn from the school, Excelsis is a community choir with choristers ranging from the very young, to the very young at heart.
One of Melbourne’s most exciting and dynamic choirs, it gives regular concert performances and also sings for liturgical events.
Since forming in 2013, highlights for Excelsis have included performing to capacity audiences at St Paul's Cathedral and St Patrick's Cathedral, the Melbourne Recital Centre, The Edge (Federation Square) and Robert Blackwood Hall (Monash University).
Excelsis has also collaborated with the Yarra Philharmonic Orchestra on three occasions, and given three concert tours of the Philippines, in 2015, 2019 and 2024.
A traditional four-part mixed choir (soprano/alto/tenor/bass), Excelsis has a varied repertoire of both secular and sacred music, incorporating classical European works, hymnody, contemporary music from around the world, traditional African pieces, spirituals, gospel songs and Broadway favourites.
Entry is free to the 26 October concert at Holy Trinity Cathedral.
