The Boite Schools Chorus 2023, ’Maiem’: Songs from The Torres Straits // Live in BALLARAT
Sat, 26 Aug
|Mount Clear Secondary College
Immerse yourself in the songs and experience the rich cultures of Zenadth Kes - the Torres Strait Islands as hundreds of students from schools across Victoria come together in a massed choir spectacular performing live at the Melbourne Town Hall and in Ballarat. Artwork by Deb Lowah Clark
Time & Location
26 Aug 2023, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Mount Clear Secondary College, 59 Olympic Ave, Mount Clear VIC 3350, Australia
About the Event
The Boite presents The 2023 Boite Schools Chorus, ’Maiem’: Songs from The Torres Straits.
**This page is for the Ballarat performances please see here for tickets and session times for Melbourne Town Hall performances**
Immerse yourself in the songs and experience the rich cultures of Zenadth Kes - the Torres Strait Islands as hundreds of students from schools across Victoria come together in a massed choir spectacular.
Artistic direction and special performances by proud Meriam educator and musician Deb Lowah Clark of the Torres Straits and Artistic Meriam cultural advisor, musician and thespian Luke Captain of the Torres Straits with choir direction by Stella Savy. This collaboration shares knowledge of the Torres Strait Islander peoples, whilst also incorporating traditional Arts of the Torres Straits. ‘At the Boite concert, singing was the obvious highlight. Every song had a great rhythm and beat, created by a small team of drummers…