Voices of Birralee

Voices of Birralee is a Brisbane based non-profit child and youth choral organisation founded in 1995 by Artistic Director Julie Christiansen, OAM. It now comprises seven ensembles, which have attained a remarkable level of professionalism and are highly acclaimed by national and international audiences.

This is demonstrated by the Birralee Blokes' current title of ABC Classic FM Australian Choir of the Year and "Choir of the World 2012". The organisation caters for approximately 300 young people aged between 5 and 30 years and employs twelve casual staff and in excess of twenty-five volunteers.

Children's Choirs
The Voices of Birralee philosophy wholeheartedly endorses the fact that every child has a song in their heart and that singing is as important and natural for a child to do as walking, talking and dancing. Experienced tutors nurture each member within the ensembles and classes commence from 5 years of age, in three training choir levels: The Birralee Piccolos, The Birralee Kids and The Birralee Singers.
Fundamental music principles are taught within the choral context, with a strong emphasis placed on having fun in a joyful creative environment and developing healthy vocal technique, aural perception and music literacy.  

Youth Choirs
Birralee has three signature ensembles all of which have attained national and international acclaim. These ensembles provide experienced singers with an opportunity to expand their music education and experience and to rise to the challenge of achieving high artistic standards amidst a friendly and creative environment.
Brisbane Birralee Voices -  Children's Choir - treble voices
Birralee Blokes - Boys and young men with changed or changing voices TTBB
Resonance of Birralee - Youth ensemble - post secondary school SATB

Male Voices
Voices of Birralee is acknowledged as a modern day pioneer in Australia and abroad, in the field of male voice singing. This reputation has been enhanced by the past, present and ongoing successes of The Birralee Blokes - This ensemble provides young men with an opportunity to sing in an all male ensemble which has a wonderfully unique sound and character. Most of the 'Blokes' have been singing for many years and are accomplished musicians. However, fundamental to their success, is  the fact that younger boys whose voices are changing can join and develop their vocal technique and musicianship in a secure and supportive educational environment.

Younger treble boys (unchanged voices) are  well catered for in the training choirs and in the signature children's choir Brisbane Birralee Voices. Resonance of Birralee is a balanced mixed voice ensemble also catering for adult men.