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SING
Creating opportunities for culturally diverse music to contribute to a richer, more inclusive Australia since 1979
Sing
The Boîte has been supporting Choirs since the 90s, regularly holding the Singers Festival, it has been remembered for The Boîte Millenium Chorus and holds choir sessions and support for those interested.
Music helps us individually and collectively with health benefits across all ages. Below are our educational projects where you can participate and learn through music whilst having fun and being a part of a wonderful community. For both the young and young at heart, why not enjoy and participate in the associated health benefits too!
Our full range of learning and educational resources for teachers and students is coming soon. Please register your interest using the form below and we will make sure you know when they're ready.
Upcoming Events
- Fri, 16 May16 May 2025, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pmBox Hill, 470 Station St, Box Hill VIC 3128, AustraliaThe Brandon Lee Koto Ensemble joins forces with internationally renowned shakuhachi player, Anne Norman to presnet, Itotake(糸竹) featuring voice, shakuhachi, and koto ensemble, with a variety of works ranging from traditional to contemporary songs by Japanese and Australian composers.
- Fri, 23 May
- Sat, 24 May24 May 2025, 2:30 pm – 26 July 2025, 4:30 pmCommunity Church of St Mark, 100 Hodgkinson St, Clifton Hill VIC 3068, AustraliaKrys Derwinski has been MGC's music director since January 2020. Krys is greatly respected musician, teacher and workshop leader deeply involved in Georgian music. Everyone is welcome to explore this unique Georgian repertoire with us.
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- Sat, 10 May10 May 2025, 10:30 am – 11:30 amThe Memo, 235 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville VIC 3777, AustraliaRon Reeves teaches Moldvai folk dance. The dances all have very simple steps. They're deliberately easy to do so that everyone in the village can join in. You don't need to have any special dance training or experience to learn these dances, and they're lots of fun to do!
- Sat, 10 May
- Sun, 27 AprThe Boîte presents Estudiantina of Melbourne with Special Guest Elsa Mouratidou /Church of All Nations27 Apr 2025, 2:00 pm – 4:30 pmChurch of All Nations, 180 Palmerston St, Carlton VIC 3053, AustraliaFor their April concert, Estudiantina of Melbourne is delighted to offer a special guest appearance from visiting singer Elsa Mouratidou. Immersed in the music of Greece, especially Smyrneika and Rebetika, the players joining her on stage will be Melbourne's own Estudiantina of Melbourne.
- Fri, 28 Mar28 Mar 2025, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pmMark St Hall, 1 Mark St, Fitzroy North VIC 3068, Australia30 years ago, Kavisha and Giri’s Commedia d’ell Arte group I Papaveri (The Poppies) and Le Gioie delle Donne (The Joys of the Women Choir) came from Western Australia to Mark St. North Fitzroy. This concert celebrates the anniversary of that exciting event.
- Fri, 21 Mar21 Mar 2025, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pmMark St Hall, 1 Mark St, Fitzroy North VIC 3068, AustraliaLiz, a double-bass caressing, song-writing chanteuse well known in the Australian folk music scene meets composer and guitarist Mastaneh Nazarian who has has been presenting work in various jazz and contemporary settings. Collaboration can lead to some of our most exciting musical moments!
- Fri, 14 Mar14 Mar 2025, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm1 Mark St, 1 Mark St, Fitzroy North VIC 3068, AustraliaDignified Anger: Stories for a Perilous Now is the premiere collaboration of Jan 'Yarn' Wositzky and Penny Glass, performers and musicians who bring a wealth of personal and professional experience to this dramatic, moving and comical piece of storytelling theatre.
- 08 Feb 2025, 2:30 pm – 12 Apr 2025, 4:30 pmCommunity Church of St Mark, 100 Hodgkinson St, Clifton Hill VIC 3068, AustraliaKrys Derwinski has been MGC's music director since January 2020. Krys is greatly respected musician, teacher and workshop leader deeply involved in Georgian music. Everyone is welcome to explore this unique Georgian repertoire with us.
- Thu, 30 Jan30 Jan 2025, 7:00 pm – 10:30 pmChurch of All Nations, 180 Palmerston St, Carlton VIC 3053, AustraliaA virtuoso of diversity and sensitivity, Joseph Tawadros is known for his brilliant technique, deep musicianship, storytelling and joyous style of performance. Don't miss this rare opportunity to see Award winning Joseph Tawadros live in Melbourne!
- Wed, 29 JanSonidos del Alma - Spanish Language Choir - Series 1, 2025 - Learn Spanish through Song /St Brigid's Parish Hall29 Jan 2025, 6:30 pm – 19 Mar 2025, 8:00 pmSt Brigid's Parish Hall, 378 Nicholson St, Fitzroy North VIC 3068, AustraliaGet together in a fun, friendly environment to learn Spanish through song under the direction of Colombian singer-songwriter Iaki Vallejo. The choir is open to all levels, no experience required.
- Mon, 09 Dec09 Dec 2024, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pmLa Mama MUSICA, 349 Drummond St, Carlton VIC 3053, AustraliaThe Boite and La Mama MUSICA have teamed up for an end of year party! A DOUBLE BILL featuring Rebetika ensemble Anatreptix and special guests TGK, performing their only side show in Naarm before the Woodford Folk Festival.
- Sun, 01 DecBoite Voices: Maiem - Songs of the Torres Strait Islands | Wadawurrung Country | Ballarat /The Goods Shed Terminus Theatre
- Sat, 30 NovBoite Voices: Maiem - Songs of the Torres Strait Islands | Melbourne Recital Centre /Melbourne Recital Centre30 Nov 2024, 7:00 pm – 8:20 pmMelbourne Recital Centre, 31 Sturt St, Southbank VIC 3006, AustraliaALWAYS LIVE and The Boîte present Maiem: Songs of the Torres Strait Islands, a massed choir performance featuring special guest CHRISTINE ANU (Melbourne show only) and led by Artistic Director Deb Lowah Clark and Choir Director Stella Savy.
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