Sydney Sings®

Welcome to Sydney Sings® the home of massed choral events mounted by the Sydney University Graduate Choir. These events involve professional soloists and orchestra, together with Sydney University Graduate Choir augmented by guest choristers.

The next Sydney Sings® concert will be held at St Thomas Church, North Sydney, on Saturday 5th December 2026 with a performance of

CPE Bach’s Magnificat

Handel’s Zadok the Priest and additional festive music 

Once again, the Sydney University Graduate Choir invites singers from other choirs to join us in singing this magnificent work in December. We will sing under the baton of our acclaimed Music Director, Christopher Bowen OAM.

Registrations are now open if you would like to express your interest in singing with us. The cost is $200 plus $20 for the music. There are limited numbers of spots available so you will be put on a waiting list if there are no spots available. If you have any questions please email newmembers@sugc.com.au.

Dates below are compulsory to attend for all choristers, including guest choristers.

Compulsory Rehearsals:

• Rehearsal I (rehearsal weekend) – Saturday 21 November 10am-1pm Sop/Alto, 2pm-5pm Tenor/Bass, Forest Lodge Primary School
• Rehearsal II – Monday 23 November, 7.30pm-10pm, Forest Lodge Primary School
• Rehearsal Ill  – Monday 30 November, 7.30pm-10pm, Forest Lodge Primary School
• Rehearsal IV (dress rehearsal) – Thursday 3 December, 7pm–10pm, St Thomas Anglican Church, North Sydney
• Concert day Rehearsal – Saturday 5 December 1pm-4pm, St Thomas Anglican Church, North Sydney

These rehearsals are compulsory to be eligible to participate in Sydney Sings®. Singers must know their parts before we meet for these rehearsals. There will be no time to go over notes if you only start joining from the 21st November.

Guest choristers are invited to attend the SUGC regular rehearsals held on Monday evenings from 17th August at Forest Lodge Public School. Please contact us at newmembers@sugc.com.au if you wish to join these rehearsals in addition to the compulsory rehearsals.

Saturday 5 December 2026

St Thomas Church, North Sydney

St Thomas Church, North Sydney

Forest Lodge Public School 

231-233 Bridge Rd, Forest Lodge NSW 2037

Forest Lodge Public School can be accessed by car or public transport. Enter via Foss Street.

There is limited parking onsite and limited street parking in the local area.

The school is best accessed by public transport: bus (470, or any bus along Parramatta Road), or light rail (Jubilee Park). 

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Sydney University, Great Hall

Science Road, Camperdown NSW 2050

 

Sydney Town Hall

483 George St, Sydney NSW 2000

Sydney Town Hall, on George St, between Bathurst and Druitt Streets, is well served by public transport, both train and bus. Please check timetable information on the Transport NSW website. Sydney Town Hall is fully accessible by people with disabilities.

St Andrew’s House Car Park, adjacent to and underneath the Town Hall has parking. The rates are available on their website. There are other commercial parking stations in the area. We recommend booking a parking space in advance.

Ashfield Boys High School

117 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield NSW 2131

Ashfield Boys High School can be accessed by car and public transport.

Unlimited parking is available at Wests Ashfield Leagues Club, 115 Liverpool Road Ashfield.

The school can also be accessed by bus (along Liverpool Road), or by train to Ashfield station (followed by a 8-10 minute walk).

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What happens to the statistical, financial, and personal information I provide?

We are using standard web security techniques. We won’t share personal details with third parties. The statistical information will be used only as aggregated data. 
For online payments with a credit card, we use PayPal and we (Sydney University Graduate Choir) never see nor store the credit card details: the payment is processed entirely through PayPal.

What do I wear for the concert?

White on top (with long sleeves) and black (long) on the bottom, black socks/stockings and shoes. Black bow- ties for men if possible. If you have a name badge you would like to wear, please put that on too.

How should I cover my score?

Please cover your score in black or put it securely inside a black folder. 

I have registered to sing, but now find I cannot sing. Can I get a refund?

We do not give refunds. If you (or a friend) can attend the concert, you can have an audience ticket (provided tickets are still available) instead of your singer registration. Please contact sydneysings@sugc.com.au about this. 

Will there be food and drinks available on the day of the concert?
We recommend you bring your own food and drink as there will be little time to get food from nearby food outlets.

I want to buy audience tickets. How do I do this?

Audience tickets are available through the trybooking website. Tickets may also be purchased at the rehearsals during break.

I have an audience ticket. Are seats reserved?
No. For this reason, replacement tickets cannot be issued, so please keep your tickets in a safe place. 

Can my children come with me and wait while I rehearse in the morning?
No. We won’t have a child-minding service available at any of the venues. 

What will I do with my purse and keys while the performance is going on?
Please keep valuables to a minimum. You may have a small purse or wallet with you.

Where will I be sitting? Can I sit with my friends?
Singers will be grouped together in their voice parts, so if your friends are in the same voice part, that should be fine. The Music Director usually groups the Graduate Choir together. 

How do I obtain a concert program?
Programs will be available during registration on the day of the performance.

My question isn’t covered here. Who can I contact?
Please email newmembers@sugc.com.au.