Murray Concert Choir
Murray Concert Choir is a learning choir that brings together people who love to sing. Our repertoire is eclectic, classical and sometimes surprising. We welcome new singers to join us and experience the joy of singing together.
Four Choirs International Festival, Saturday
Saturday 16 May 2026
Over several decades, every second year, the Murray Concert Choir from Albury-
Wodonga, the Beechworth Singers and Vocal Dimension, Wangaratta combine to
perform major concert works, usually with an orchestra, as the Three Choirs
Festival.This year, as an exciting bonus, our former musical director, Patti Graetz, is
bringing her current choir and musicians from Phoenix, Arizona, on tour to Australia
and joining with our three choirs to create the Four Choirs Festival, now with an
international flavour!
Appropriately, the concert repertoire will consist of pieces by Australian and
American composers. A wide variety of music in different styles will be performed
for local audiences in Albury-Wodonga and Wangaratta. Among the Australian
composers to be featured will be two from Albury: Daniel Brinsmead, with his
beautiful suite, “The Firebird,” and Paul Tasker, whose setting of Henry Kendall’s
poem, “Sutherland’s Grave,” will be premiered at the festival.
A combined choir of over 130 singers and a full orchestra of 45 musicians will
impress all music lovers with their quality performances of some great music.
Galvin Hall, Wodonga Senior Secondary College
Four Choirs International Event, Sunday
Sunday 17 May 2026
Over several decades, every second year, the Murray Concert Choir from Albury-
Wodonga, the Beechworth Singers and Vocal Dimension, Wangaratta combine to
perform major concert works, usually with an orchestra, as the Three Choirs
Festival.This year, as an exciting bonus, our former musical director, Patti Graetz, is
bringing her current choir and musicians from Phoenix, Arizona, on tour to Australia
and joining with our three choirs to create the Four Choirs Festival, now with an
international flavour!
Appropriately, the concert repertoire will consist of pieces by Australian and
American composers. A wide variety of music in different styles will be performed
for local audiences in Albury-Wodonga and Wangaratta. Among the Australian
composers to be featured will be two from Albury: Daniel Brinsmead, with his
beautiful suite, “The Firebird,” and Paul Tasker, whose setting of Henry Kendall’s
poem, “Sutherland’s Grave,” will be premiered at the festival.
A combined choir of over 130 singers and a full orchestra of 45 musicians will
impress all music lovers with their quality performances of some great music.
Holy Trinity Anglican Cathedral, Wangaratta
A Classic Christmas - Sunday
Sunday 7 December 2025
Under the direction of Jeremy Kerr, Music Director, accompanied by Sandra Williams, the Murray Concert Choir presents a feast of classic and traditional Christmas Carols and Hymns - Vaughan Williams, Rutter, Mendelssohn, Berlioz and more.
Galvin Hall, Wodonga
A Classic Christmas - Saturday
Saturday 6 December 2025
Under the direction of Jeremy Kerr, Music Director, accompanied by Sandra Williams, the Murray Concert Choir presents a feast of classic and traditional Christmas Carols and Hymns - Vaughan Williams, Rutter, Mendelssohn, Berlioz and more.
St Matthews Anglican Church
A Classic Christmas, Friday
Friday 5 December 2025
Under the direction of Jeremy Kerr, Music Director, accompanied by Sandra Williams, the Murray Concert Choir presents a feast of classic and traditional Christmas Carols and Hymns - Vaughan Williams, Rutter, Mendelssohn, Berlioz and more.
Zion Lutheran Church
Hooked on Choral Classics - Sunday
Sunday 7 September 2025
“Hooked on Choral Classics”, will bring you all your favourites by Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, Handel, Fauré, Verdi, Mendelssohn and Haydn, but also modern classics such as Vangelis’ “Song of Freedom” and songs from TV and film - “The Vicar of Dibley”, “Henry V”, “Dr Who” and “The Hobbit”!
Come with us on this journey through classical choral music. Under the baton of Paul Tasker, and accompanied by the Hooked on Classics Chamber Orchestra, the choir bring you a feast of well-loved classics, including Bach, "Sheep May Safely Graze" and "Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring", "O Fortuna" from "Carmina Burana by Carl Orff, Handel's Hallelujah Chorus - and so many more choral jewels..
Galvin Hall
Hooked on Choral Classics - Saturday
Saturday 6 September 2025
“Hooked on Choral Classics”, will bring you all your favourites by Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, Handel, Fauré, Verdi, Mendelssohn and Haydn, but also modern classics such as Vangelis’ “Song of Freedom” and songs from TV and film - “The Vicar of Dibley”, “Henry V”, “Dr Who” and “The Hobbit”!
Come with us on this journey through classical choral music. Under the baton of Paul Tasker, and accompanied by the Hooked on Classics Chamber Orchestra, the choir bring you a feast of well-loved classics, including Bach, Sheep May Safely Graze" and "Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring", "O Fortuna" from "Carmina Burana by Carl Orff, Handel's Hallelujah Chorus - and so many more choral jewels..
St Matthews Church
REIMAGINED - Songs with a Twist
Sunday 11 May 2025
Get ready for a musical journey like no other! In "Reimagined: Songs with a Twist," our choir takes beloved, well-known songs and turns them upside down with fresh and surprising new arrangements. Under the direction of the popular and talented music director Lauren Schmutter, this concert will showcase well-known songs and transform them into fresh, surprising arrangements that will thrill audiences.
Featuring music from The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Guns N' Roses, Whitney Houston, and even The Spice Girls, you'll explore unexpected harmonies and creative twists that bring these classics to life in a whole new way!
Don’t miss this unique and creative choral experience—where the familiar becomes extraordinary!
Adults - $25
Concession - $20
Under 18 - Free
Galvin Hall Wodonga
REIMAGINED - Songs with a Twist!
Saturday 10 May 2025
Get ready for a musical journey like no other! In "Reimagined: Songs with a Twist," our choir takes beloved, well-known songs and turns them upside down with fresh and surprising new arrangements. Under the direction of the popular and talented music director Lauren Schmutter, this concert will showcase well-known songs and transform them into fresh, surprising arrangements that will thrill audiences.
Featuring music from The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Guns N' Roses, Whitney Houston, and even The Spice Girls, you'll explore unexpected harmonies and creative twists that bring these classics to life in a whole new way!
Don’t miss this unique and creative choral experience—where the familiar becomes extraordinary!
Adults - $25
Concession - $20
Under 18 - Free
St Matthews Church Albury
A Holly Jolly Christmas, Sunday 8 December 2024
Sunday 8 December 2024
A heartwarming celebration of songs and Carols from all your favourite Christmas movies. Repertoire includes "Put a Little Love in Your Heart" from "Scrooged", "Somewhere in My Memory" from "Home Alone", "Love is All Around" from "Love Actually", "Feliz Navidad", "Walking in the Air", the iconic "War is Over" by John Lennon and Yoko Ono - and much more. The concert features songs from movies dating from 1943 to 2024.
This will be a heartwarming and uplifting experience for singers and audiences - and lots of fun. A much needed lift in difficult times.
"It's in the singing of a choir.........wherever you find love, it feels like Christmas", sings Father Christmas in "The Muppet Christmas Carol”.
It’s been a difficult year for so many people around the world and at home, so come and share in this joyous celebration of Christmas songs. It will raise the spirits of young and old alike. As Angela Lansbury sang many years ago in “Mame” - “We Need a Little Christmas”. We really do!
St Johns Anglican Church
A Holly Jolly Christmas, Saturday 7 December 2024
Saturday 7 December 2024
A heartwarming celebration of songs and Carols from all your favourite Christmas movies. Repertoire includes "Put a Little Love in Your Heart" from "Scrooged", "Somewhere in My Memory" from "Home Alone", "Love is All Around" from "Love Actually", "Feliz Navidad", "Walking in the Air", the iconic "War is Over" by John Lennon and Yoko Ono - and much more. The concert features songs from movies dating from 1943 to 2024.
This will be a heartwarming and uplifting experience for singers and audiences - and lots of fun. A much needed lift in difficult times.
"It's in the singing of a choir.........wherever you find love, it feels like Christmas", sings Father Christmas in "The Muppet Christmas Carol”.
It’s been a difficult year for so many people around the world and at home, so come and share in this joyous celebration of Christmas songs. It will raise the spirits of young and old alike. As Angela Lansbury sang many years ago in “Mame” - “We Need a Little Christmas”. We really do!
St Matthews, Albury
A Holly Jolly Christmas - Friday 6 December 2024
Friday 6 December 2024
A heartwarming celebration of songs and Carols from all your favourite Christmas movies. Repertoire includes "Put a Little Love in Your Heart" from "Scrooged", "Somewhere in My Memory" from "Home Alone", "Love is All Around" from "Love Actually", "Feliz Navidad", "Walking in the Air", the iconic "War is Over" by John Lennon and Yoko Ono - and much more. The concert features songs from movies dating from 1943 to 2024.
This will be a heartwarming and uplifting experience for singers and audiences - and lots of fun. A much needed lift in difficult times.
"It's in the singing of a choir.........wherever you find love, it feels like Christmas", sings Father Christmas in "The Muppet Christmas Carol”.
It’s been a difficult year for so many people around the world and at home, so come and share in this joyous celebration of Christmas songs. It will raise the spirits of young and old alike. As Angela Lansbury sang many years ago in “Mame” - “We Need a Little Christmas”. We really do!
Zion Lutheran Church
The Patience of Job - Reflections on the Human Condition
Sunday 22 September 2024
Murray Concert Choir welcomes Dr Kieran Crichton as the Musical Director for the coming concert, The Patience of Job. Dr Crichton has a wealth of choral music experience which he brings to the presentation of this concert. The pieces in the concert have been selected to reflect different aspects of the human condition. The centre piece is a selection of three lessons from The Lamentations of Job by the sixteenth century Dutch composer Roland De Lassus. Job is the biblical figure of the patient, long suffering good man who nevertheless argues with his God. Other aspects of the human condition include a sense of wonder at one’s place in the universe (I Am Humbled); the sadness of losing a friend (Angel); the longing for lasting love (Anyone); preparing for life’s end (Crossing The Bar); kindness and peacefulness in old age (Sure On This Shining Night).
This concert is full of lovely music which is sure to delight patrons.
St Johns Anglican Church Wodonga
The Patience of Job - Reflections on the Human Condition
Saturday 21 September 2024
Murray Concert Choir welcomes Dr Kieran Crichton as the Musical Director for the coming concert, The Patience of Job. Dr Crichton has a wealth of choral music experience which he brings to the presentation of this concert. The pieces in the concert have been selected to reflect different aspects of the human condition. The centre piece is a selection of three lessons from The Lamentations of Job by the sixteenth century Dutch composer Roland De Lassus. Job is the biblical figure of the patient, long suffering good man who nevertheless argues with his God. Other aspects of the human condition include a sense of wonder at one’s place in the universe (I Am Humbled); the sadness of losing a friend (Angel); the longing for lasting love (Anyone); preparing for life’s end (Crossing The Bar); kindness and peacefulness in old age (Sure On This Shining Night).
This concert is full of lovely music which is sure to delight patrons.
St Matthews Albury
Melodies In Motion; SUNDAY Concert 2:30pm
Sunday 26 May 2024
Join us for an unforgettable weekend of music and nostalgia as The Murray Concert Choir proudly presents "Melodies in Motion: Songs from the Silver Screen.”
Get ready to embark on a cinematic journey through the ages, as our choir repertoire brings to life enchanting songs from beloved movies spanning decades.
Comprised of dedicated and talented choristers and performers from across the region, The Murray Concert Choir is dedicated to uplifting our community through the power of music. With members of all ages and backgrounds, we come together to create music that will both inspire and unite.
Experience the magic of beautiful harmonies as we breathe new life into iconic film melodies, transporting you to the heart of your favourite cinematic moments. Including the timeless classic ‘As Time Goes By’ from Casablanca, ‘Moon River’ from Breakfast at Tiffany's, the iconic ballad ‘My Heart Will Go On’ from Titanic and the uplifting Ain’t No Mountain High Enough from Sister Act.
St John's Anglican Church
Melodies In Motion; SATURDAY Concert 7:30pm
Saturday 25 May 2024
Join us for an unforgettable weekend of music and nostalgia as The Murray Concert Choir proudly presents "Melodies in Motion: Songs from the Silver Screen.”
Get ready to embark on a cinematic journey through the ages, as our choir repertoire brings to life enchanting songs from beloved movies spanning decades.
Comprised of dedicated and talented choristers and performers from across the region, The Murray Concert Choir is dedicated to uplifting our community through the power of music. With members of all ages and backgrounds, we come together to create music that will both inspire and unite.
Experience the magic of beautiful harmonies as we breathe new life into iconic film melodies, transporting you to the heart of your favourite cinematic moments. Including the timeless classic ‘As Time Goes By’ from Casablanca, ‘Moon River’ from Breakfast at Tiffany's, the iconic ballad ‘My Heart Will Go On’ from Titanic and the uplifting Ain’t No Mountain High Enough from Sister Act.
St Matthews Albury
Christmas Around the World, Wodonga
Sunday 10 December 2023
This year the Choir, under the baton of Jeremy Kerr, is taking you on a musical journey that celebrates Christmas songs from around the world.
Our journey will include songs from our own homeland, such as the summery Christmas joy of the Australian Christmas carols by William James, along with songs by composers from our local community. The program features a song written for the ABC Classic Choir pandemic project: “Christmas With You” by indigenous Australian composer, Yorta Yorta woman Deborah Cheetham.
Our musical sleigh will transport us from the laid back warmth of the Australian summer to touch down in the snow and ice of Europe, with carols from Spain, Poland, the Netherlands and Ukraine, and take us through to Africa and the Americas.
There will be feature items and solos by some of our choristers and by friends from the local music scene. The ConMen and the Murray Divas, our Men’s and Women’s choruses, will make a special appearance.
St John's Anglican Church
Christmas Around the World - Albury (Saturday)
Saturday 9 December 2023
This year the Choir, under the baton of Jeremy Kerr, is taking you on a musical journey that celebrates Christmas songs from around the world.
Our journey will include songs from our own homeland, such as the summery Christmas joy of the Australian Christmas carols by William James, along with songs by composers from our local community. The program features a song written for the ABC Classic Choir pandemic project: “Christmas With You” by indigenous Australian composer, Yorta Yorta woman Deborah Cheetham.
Our musical sleigh will transport us from the laid back warmth of the Australian summer to touch down in the snow and ice of Europe, with carols from Spain, Poland, the Netherlands and Ukraine, and take us through to Africa and the Americas.
There will be feature items and solos by some of our choristers and by friends from the local music scene. The ConMen and the Murray Divas, our Men’s and Women’s choruses, will make a special appearance.
St Matthews Anglican Church
Christmas Around the World - Walla
Friday 8 December 2023
This year the Choir, under the baton of Jeremy Kerr, is taking you on a musical journey that celebrates Christmas songs from around the world.
Our journey will include songs from our own homeland, such as the summery Christmas joy of the Australian Christmas carols by William James, along with songs by composers from our local community. The program features a song written for the ABC Classic Choir pandemic project: “Christmas With You” by indigenous Australian composer, Yorta Yorta woman Deborah Cheetham.
Our musical sleigh will transport us from the laid back warmth of the Australian summer to touch down in the snow and ice of Europe, with carols from Spain, Poland, the Netherlands and Ukraine, and take us through to Africa and the Americas.
There will be feature items and solos by some of our choristers and by friends from the local music scene. The ConMen and the Murray Divas, our Men’s and Women’s choruses, will make a special appearance.
Zion Lutheran Church
"GLORIA" - Three Choirs Festival 2023 - Sunday
Sunday 10 September 2023
The Three Choir’s Festival returns after a four-year COVID hiatus and features the Vivaldi “Gloria”, the Rutter “Gloria”, Rutter “Prayer for Ukraine” and some of the choruses from Jenkins’ “The Armed Man”. A truly glorious and uplifting repertoire, sing by the combined choirs of the Murray Concert Choir, Beechworth Singers and Vocal Dimension Wangaratta, with the Three Choirs Festival orchestra.
Holy Trinity Cathedral
"GLORIA!" - Three Choirs Festival 2023 - Saturday
Saturday 9 September 2023
The Three Choir’s Festival returns after a four-year COVID hiatus and features the Vivaldi “Gloria”, the Rutter “Gloria”, Rutter “Prayer for Ukraine” and some of the choruses from Jenkins’ “The Armed Man”. A truly glorious and uplifting repertoire, sung by the combined choirs of the Murray Concert Choir, Beechworth singers and Vocal Dimension Wangaratta, with the Three Choirs Festival orchestra..
Scots School Chapel Hall
HALLELUJAH (Wodonga)
Sunday 14 May 2023
A selection of Gospel and Spiritual songs with Music Director Lauren Schmutter. Lauren has chosen a program of Gospel and Spiritual songs that will lift your spirits. It includes favourites such as “Oh Happy Day”, “Wade in the Water”, “Shine on Me’ and Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah”. The concert will also include guest solos and duets from some of our talented local Musical Theatre performers. It will be a feast for the soul for singers and audience alike.
St John's Angican Church
HALLELUJAH (Albury)
Saturday 13 May 2023
A selection of Gospel and Spiritual songs with Music Director Lauren Schmutter. Lauren has chosen a program of Gospel and Spiritual songs that will lift your spirits. It includes favourites such as “Oh Happy Day”, “Wade in the Water”, “Shine on Me’ and Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah”. The concert will also include guest solos and duets from some of our talented local Musical Theatre performers. It will be a feast for the soul for singers and audience alike.
St Matthews Church
Christmas Music Old and New - St John's Wodonga
Sunday 18 December 2022
The Murray Concert Choir presents its 40 Year Anniversary Concert, with Guest Conductor, Guy Noble, featuring the music of Charpentier, Bach, John Ross the choir's founder and other local composers. Get into the Christmas spirit and Join in some traditional carols .
St John's Anglican Church
Christmas Music Old & New, St Matthews
Saturday 17 December 2022
The Murray Concert Choir presents its 40 Year Anniversary Concert, with Guest Conductor, Guy Noble, featuring the music of Charpentier, Bach, John Ross the choir's founder and other local composers. Get into the Christmas spirit and Join in some traditional carols .
St. Matthews Anglican Church
Christmas Music Old & New, Walla
Friday 16 December 2022
The Murray Concert Choir presents its 40 Year Anniversary Concert, with Guest Conductor, Guy Noble, featuring the music of Charpentier, Bach, John Ross the choir's founder and other local composers. Get into the Christmas spirit and Join in some traditional carols .
Zion Lutheran Church
Plague, Prayers and Peace Sunday
Sunday 11 September 2022
Reflections on our times. Songs from Handel "Israel in Egypt", also by, Vaughan Williams, Mozart, Farrant, John Rutter and others.
St John's Anglican Church
Plague, Prayers and Peace Saturday
Saturday 10 September 2022
Reflections on our times. Songs from Handel "Israel in Egypt", also by, Vaughan Williams, Mozart, Farrant, John Rutter and others.
St Matthews Anglican Church
Songs From The Stage - Murray Concert Choir & Friends
Sunday 8 May 2022
ONLINE BOOKING WILL END AT 12PM 8/5/22 - BUT TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR
Under the Direction of Lauren Schmutter & Accompaniment by Sandra Williams.
Songs From The Stage will bring a wonderful contrast of the most loved Musical theatre pieces spanning across the last century. This exciting concert will feature choristers and special guest vocalists, performing all your favourite musical theatre songs.
St Johns Anglican Church
Songs From The Stage - Murray Concert Choir & Friends
Saturday 7 May 2022
ONLINE BOOKING WILL END AT 5PM 7/5/22 - BUT TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR
Under the Direction of Lauren Schmutter & Accompaniment by Sandra Williams.
Songs From The Stage will bring a wonderful contrast of the most loved Musical theatre pieces spanning across the last century. This exciting concert will feature choristers and special guest vocalists, performing all your favourite musical theatre songs.
St Matthews Anglican Church
