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In 2011, we decided to pay ACC singers to perform. This video was created at this turning point in the ACC’s history. Paid concerts have become an important affirmation in the early careers of the young singers who work with us. Ensemble singing as a career path is almost non-existent in Australia. While opera singers train for the loudest and most beautiful solo sound, ensemble singers train for a high degree of musicianship, the ability to sight-read at a high level, produce a good blending sound, to be able to listen and continually adjust to other singers and to sing with absolute rhythmical accuracy. Douglas Lawrence was recognised with an AM in the 2020 Australia Day honours for his role promoting ensemble singing and encouraging young singers.

Number A4 on the ACC’s Top Ten shortlist

Text by Bill Neidjie OAM, set to music by Tom Henry

Filmed in concert at St Martin-in-the-Fields, 16 July 2019 by Wright Media.
Post production by Filmoo.com.au