UWA Choral Society

UWA Choral Society On 8th December 1931 at the Assembly Rooms in Pier Street, Mr A.J. There was no orchestra, Miss Elsie Watson accompanying the choir on the piano.

As a choral society of over 115 members dedicated to fine music, UWACS is one of the longest established choirs in Australia, having celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2021. Leckie raised his baton to conduct the first appearance of the newly formed UWA Choral Society in a performance of Stanford’s “The Revenge” and a selection of part-songs. Under a series of conductors, Percy Grainger, Dr. (late

r Sir) Malcolm Sargent , Sir Thomas Beecham, Professor Frank Callaway, Tibor Paul, John Winstanley, Roy Rimmer, Ian Westrip, Warwick Stengards, Prue Ashurst, John Beaverstock, Burhan Guner, Jangoo Chapkhana, and now Christopher Van Tuinen, the Society has performed both on its own and with other groups, a diverse range of music.”

Musical highlights have included: Mozart’s Coronation Mass, Vespers and Requiem, Mendelssohn’s Elijah, Verdi’s Requiem, Bach’s Mass in B Minor, Matthew Passion and Christmas Oratorio, Orff’s Carmina Burana, Elgar’s Dream of Gerontius, Lloyd Webber’s Requiem, Rutter’s Requiem, Bruckner’s Mass in E Minor, Haydn’s The Seasons and The Creation, Dvorak’s Stabat Mater and Mass in D Minor, Vivaldi’s Gloria and Handel’s Coronation Anthems, Israel in Egypt and The Messiah.

2011 marked 80 years of choral singing. This coincided with the University of Western Australia's centennial. In that time so many people have contributed and benefitted so much – performers and audience alike. We are confident that this great tradition will continue and in 2031 UWACS will be able to look back on a century of major contributions to the musical life of Western Australia.

21/04/2026
17/04/2026
How lucky were we to experience the breath taking performances of soloists Soprano Jessica Blunt, Mezzo Soprano Ruth Bur...
17/04/2026

How lucky were we to experience the breath taking performances of soloists Soprano Jessica Blunt, Mezzo Soprano Ruth Burke, Tenor Vincent Trikeriotis and Baritone Benjamin Del Borrello at our Resplendent Rossini concert last Sunday 12 April at Perth Modern School's glorious Cyril Tyler Auditorium.

The UWA Choral Society joined forces with South Side Symphony Orchestra to present an exhilarating program to a full house. A HUGE thank you Jess, Ruth, Vin and Ben - you made this a truly special occasion not only for the audience but for our orchestra and choir alike!

Thank you again to our wonderful photographer Cassandra King for the photos of Jessica, Ruth and Vin she took on the day.

Last Sunday audiences witnessed an exciting musical collaboration between the University of Western Australia Choral Soc...
15/04/2026

Last Sunday audiences witnessed an exciting musical collaboration between the University of Western Australia Choral Society and South Side Symphony Orchestra at Perth Modern School’s magnificent venue the Cyril Tyler Auditorium.

Perth’s finest young soloists, Soprano Jessica Blunt, Mezzo Soprano Ruth Burke, Tenor Vincent Trikeriotis and Baritone Benjamin Del Borrello thrilled us all as we performed a selection of Rossini’s most vibrant orchestral and choral music performed under the direction of our brilliant conductors Chris van Tuinen and Izaac Wesson.

Some amazing audience comments:

'What an absolutely wonderful, wonderful performance today. The whole performance from the orchestra, the soloists, the choir and the very essential backstage support staff was exceptional. We were so impressed with the choir – the whole vocal range and the tightness of their performance was
outstanding.'

'Everybody and every part was highest Quality - how lucky we are. And that Green Dress!!'

'The soloists were superb. We particularly liked the two items where the choir had no orchestral backing.'

'Fabulous concert and some great individual performances by the solo artists. It was a real treat.'

Thank you so much to our photographer Cassandra King for these beautiful photos.

📢 TOMORROW IS THE DAY! 📢Don’t miss your chance to experience the power, passion, and beauty of RESPLENDENT ROSSINI.Secur...
11/04/2026

📢 TOMORROW IS THE DAY! 📢
Don’t miss your chance to experience the power, passion, and beauty of RESPLENDENT ROSSINI.

Secure your seats before they’re gone!

🗓️ Sunday 12 April, ⌚ 2.30pm
📍 Cyril Tyler Auditorium, Perth Modern SHS, 90 Roberts Rd, Subiaco

TICKETS NOW ON SALE!
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DOOR SALES AVAILABLE

09/04/2026
Only 4 sleeps to go! Come join us for Resplendent Rossini - a collaboration between UWA Choral Society and South Side S...
08/04/2026

Only 4 sleeps to go!

Come join us for Resplendent Rossini - a collaboration between UWA Choral Society and South Side Symphony Orchestra. Conducted by Chris van Tuinen and Izaak Wesson, be dazzled by Rossini’s - The Barber of Seville - selected arias & The Stabat Mater.

Featuring soloists:
🎵 Jessica Blunt - Soprano
🎵 Ruth Burke - Mezzo Soprano
🎵 Vin Trikeriotis - Tenor
🎵 Benjamin Del Borrello - Baritone

🗓️ Sunday 12 April, ⌚ 2.30pm
📍 Cyril Tyler Auditorium, Perth Modern SHS, 90 Roberts Rd, Subiaco

TICKETS NOW ON SALE!
🎟️ www.trybooking.com/DJCHG

Only 9 more sleeps....get your tickets now so you don't miss out.We've been rehearsing for weeks and are almost there! T...
03/04/2026

Only 9 more sleeps....get your tickets now so you don't miss out.

We've been rehearsing for weeks and are almost there! Tom, one of our basses pictures here on the right says, “Preparing such a dramatic work (the Stabat Mater) for this Rossini concert is a truly exhilarating experience; so beautiful to sing!”

Megah, one of our sopranos pictured here in the middle, agrees. She says "What an extraordinary work by Rossini. I especially love singing the fugue in the final movement—it brings such energy and brilliance. A truly majestic conclusion to the Stabat Mater.

Join us for Resplendent Rossini - a collaboration between UWA Choral Society and South Side Symphony Orchestra. Conducted by Chris van Tuinen and Izaak Wesson, be dazzled by Rossini’s - The Barber of Seville - selected arias & The Stabat Mater.

Featuring soloists:
🎵 Jessica Blunt - Soprano
🎵 Ruth Burke - Mezzo Soprano
🎵 Vin Trikeriotis - Tenor
🎵 Benjamin Del Borrello - Baritone

🗓️ Sunday 12 April, ⌚ 2.30pm
📍 Cyril Tyler Auditorium, Perth Modern SHS, 90 Roberts Rd, Subiaco

TICKETS NOW ON SALE!
🎟️ www.trybooking.com/DJCHG

Only two weeks to go! Resplendent Rossini - a collaboration between UWA Choral Society and South Side Symphony Orchestr...
29/03/2026

Only two weeks to go!

Resplendent Rossini - a collaboration between UWA Choral Society and South Side Symphony Orchestra. Conducted by Chris van Tuinen and Izaak Wesson, be dazzled by Rossini’s - The Barber of Seville - selected arias & The Stabat Mater.

Featuring soloists:
🎵 Jessica Blunt - Soprano
🎵 Ruth Burke - Mezzo Soprano
🎵 Vin Trikeriotis - Tenor
🎵 Benjamin Del Borrello - Baritone

🗓️ Sunday 12 April, ⌚ 2.30pm
📍 Cyril Tyler Auditorium, Perth Modern SHS, 90 Roberts Rd, Subiaco

TICKETS NOW ON SALE!
🎟️ www.trybooking.com/DJCHG

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