About Leichhardt Espresso Chorus
LEICHHARDT ESPRESSO CHORUS is a non auditioned choir from Sydney’s inner west. We are a vibrant, enthusiastic group who love to sing and give performances with caffeine fuelled energy! The chorus is committed to innovation and excellence, proudly supporting the commissioning of new Australian choral works and presentation of traditional repertoire.
Over the past 10 years, the LEC has sponsored the development of 10 new choral commissions and countless orchestral arrangements.
We aim to invigorate community singing. The chorus has a proud tradition of mentoring the Moorambilla regional children’s choirs as part of the Moorambilla Festival in Coonamble, outback NSW each September. We encourage the formation of adult choirs in the region through our involvement with the Festival as its choir in residence, a position we have held since 2006.
Annually we have a full calendar of events that typically includes
- Carols on Norton our free outdoor community concert with Orchestra and 100 voices, sponsored by the Leichhardt Municipal Council
- Traditional choral performances at St James and other Sydney venues
- Workshops at Moorambilla Festival
- As well as involvement in various community events such as the Festival of Sydney (Sydney Opera House), Performance Space Housewarming at CarriageWorks, Battle of the Choirs (Seven Network), Happy Feet – the Movie soundtrack and Choir of the Year (ABC Classic FM) where the choir was named NSW Runner up.
Join us in 2008 as we celebrate our 10th anniversary!
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