Penrith Children’s City Choir (PCCC) is open to all children 7 – 13 years of age. PCCC operates on a project basis with each project consisting of two to three Sunday afternoon workshops ending with a performance. There are no auditions – all you need is a love of singing.
 
Participation in PCCC allows children to:

• access high quality musical and choral training;
• collaborate with other musical groups – including adult and children’s ensembles, both professional and amateur; and
• experience the thrill of live performance. 

The choir is directed by Lucy McAlary who has extensive experience training voices of all ages. Lucy brings her creative teaching style to a wide range of appealing repertoire – from upbeat African numbers to hilarious music hall songs and soulful ballads.  All material is age-appropriate in content and musical range. A team of mentors from Penrith City Choir supports the workshops.
 
Penrith City Children’s Choir 2023 Projects

PROJECT I ‘SINGING DAY’

Sunday 26 February 3.00 – 5.00pm
St Finbar’s Church Hall, Levy St, Glenbrook
Fees: $25 per child. Family reductions: $40 for two children; $50 for three children.

A great introductory ‘taster’ for new singers and a warm ‘welcome back’ for members. Join us for the
energetic ‘Freedom Train’ from America, the mysterious ‘Camel Driver’ and the beautiful harmony of the
German round ‘Music alone shall live’. Through this wide-ranging and colourful repertoire, we develop vocal
technique, musicianship and part-singing skills in an encouraging and joyful learning environment supported
by experienced adult and teenage mentors. Friends and family are invited to attend an informal performance
at the end of the workshop.

PROJECT II NATIVE AMERICAN CHANTS including public performance
Two Workshops                (Term 1) Sunday 2 April 3.00 – 5.00pm at St Finbar’s
                                              (Term 2) Saturday 13 May 3.00 – 5.00pm at Glenbrook Baptist Church
Public Performance        (Term 2) Sunday 21 May 2.00 – 3.00pm at Glenbrook Baptist Church
                                             Fees: $50 per child. Family reductions: $75 for two children; $90 for three children.

Penrith Children’s Choir are special guests at Penrith City Choir’s concert ‘All American’. The Children’s Choir
will captivate the audience with the haunting beauty of ‘Ancient Mother’ and the rhythmic drive of ‘The Earth
is Our Mother’. The adult chorus will sing modern sacred music, folksongs and spirituals and a medley of
Frank Sinatra hits. Adults and children combine for an exciting finale.

PROJECT III ‘MUSIC AND READINGS FOR CHRISTMAS’ including public performance

Three Workshops           (Term 3) Sunday 10 September 3.00 – 5.00pm
                                            (Term 4) Sunday 12 November 3.00 – 5.00pm
                                            (Term 4) Sunday 3 December 3.00 – 5.00pm
                                             St Finbar’s Church Hall, Levy St, Glenbrook

Public Performance        Sunday 10 December, 7.30pm
                                            St Finbar’s Church with rehearsal at 4.00pm
                                            Fees: $50 per child. Family reductions: $75 for two children; $90 for three children.

Cancelled in recent years this wonderful community event will go ahead in 2023. Directed by Robert Ampt,
other performers include Penrith Symphony Brass, harp, organ, vocal soloists and a combined adult chorus. A
highly anticipated performance which attracts a full house. A must for the whole family.

Children’s Choir members are welcome to attend one, two or all three projects depending on their interests
and availability.

PCCC gratefully acknowledges the generous support of St Finbar’s Church.

How to join: contact PCCC Administrator: Rebecca Padgett on 0417 433 903, Lucy McAlary on 0432 625 986. or email [email protected]