Chorus History

Where it all Began

Brindabella Chorus is located in Canberra, the national capital of Australia. It takes its name from the range of hills to the west of the Australian Capital Territory, and reflects the fact that members come from all around the region, not just the city of Canberra.

The chorus was established in 1991, with support from our male counterparts, the Barbershop Harmony Club of Canberra. We sang for assessment at the Sydney Convention in 1994, and after the longest gestation period in Sweet Adeline history, we were chartered in 1996, just in time for the Gold Coast Convention in June.

Since that time, we have attended seven more conventions, and have increased our score on each occasion. We have two registered quartets, Synchronicity and In the Pink.

We are taking every opportunity to perform, and over the last year have performed at the War Memorial, Floriade and many other prestigious locations. We also competed in the National Eisteddfod where we won the Open Choral section for the fourth consecutive year and came fourth in the overall contest.

The Present

Our chorus recently competed at our National Convention, placing 2nd overall in Australia out of a field of fifteen choruses. The chorus had 51 enthusiastic members competing, and now numbers 62 members!

Our talented Musical Director, Glenda Lloyd, our capable music staff and enthusiastic management team continue to inspire us all to bigger and better things both musically and administratively.