South of the River Choir

Homebrew CD now available

Returning to Chapel Off Chapel, Stonnington’s own community choir, South Of The River, launched it’s long awaited 2nd CD. The new CD ‘Homebrew’ which was recorded ‘live’ at the Armadale Baptist Church in April this year, explores the music and rhythms of Africa, traditional African American gospel and Australian compositions.

Under the direction of Annemarie Sharry for nearly 10 years, south of the river choir has firmly established itself in the Melbourne music scene, as regular festival performers and finalists in the 2006 ABC classic fm ‘Choir of the Year’ awards.

For details on purchasing the latest CD click here...

Thanks to all those who attended the launch and a special THANKS to all of the Friends of the Choir that helped us with producing our the latest musical composition.

ABOUT

South of the River is a community choir celebrating diversity and harmony through a shared passion for singing. Under the direction of Annemarie Sharry, the choir explores the music and rhythms of Africa, traditional African American gospel and original Australian compositions.

Since forming in 2002 the 40 voice a cappella ensemble has inspired audiences at a diverse range of venues across Victoria, including Melbourne Town Hall, Crown Casino's Grand Palladium Ballroom, Federation Square, The Royal Melbourne Show, The Seymour Cup, Grape Grazing in the Yarra Valley, Dame Phyllis Frost Women's Centre and numerous Melbourne pubs and community events.

South of the River love to go out into the community. Some of the festivals include: Port Fairy Folk Festival; St Kilda Festival; Stringybark Festival; Eltham Jazz and Blues festival; Queenscliff Music Festival; Apollo Bay Music Festival; Williamstown Music Festival; Bruthen Music Festival; Dandenong Ranges Music Festival and many more. In addition, the choir has created successful collaborations with other artists including The Prayerbabies, Tony Backhouse, Geoff Achison; Daryl Braithwaite, Jo Jo Smith and award winning composer Burkhard Dallwitz.