Singer Expression of Interest for Odes to Joy

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Register your interest to sing with Darwin Symphony Orchestra and Darwin Chorale

Darwin Symphony Orchestra are looking for singers over the age of 16 to join DSO and Darwin Chorale for our last concert of 2023, Odes To Joy.

All you need to do is to sing in tune and be able to follow the music score! This is a great opportunity for singers who can’t commit to a regular choir to sing with a symphony orchestra in the Darwin Entertainment Centre. 

The repertoire is the 4th movement of Beethoven Symphony No. 9, the famous Ode to Joy movement. 

There are 4 compulsory rehearsals that all singers must attend, and all singers must attend a total of 8 rehearsals. Those dates can be found in the table below.

A link to the chorus score is available here for you to practice at home - Chorus Score.pdf

A link to a recording is available here to listen to and sing along with featuring 800 community singers! Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" live at the Sydney Opera House

To register for this amazing opportunity, please complete the expression of interest form below. Please email tania.watts@cdu.edu.au if you have any questions. 

Rehearsal Schedule

Wednesday 11 October, 7.15 to 9.45pm at CDU Casaurina, Building Orange 6
Wednesday 18 October, 7.15 to 9.45pm at CDU Casaurina, Building Orange 6
Monday 23 October, 7.15 to 9.45pm at CDU Casaurina, Building Orange 6
Wednesday 25 October, 7.15 to 9.45pm at CDU Casaurina, Building Orange 6
Wednesday 1 November, 7.15 to 9.45pm at CDU Casaurina, Building Orange 6
(COMPULSARY) Monday 6 November, 6.45pm at CDU Casuarina, Building Purple 5
Wednesday 8 November, 7.15 to 9.45pm at CDU Casaurina, Building Orange 6
Monday 13 November, 7.15 to 9.45pm at CDU Casaurina, Building Orange 6
Wednesday 15 November, 7.15 to 9.45pm at CDU Casaurina, Building Orange 6
(COMPULSARY) Monday 20 November, 6.45pm at Darwin Entertainment Centre
(COMPULSARY) Thursday 23 November, 6.45pm at Darwin Entertainment Centre
(COMPULSARY) Friday 24 November, 7.30pm at Darwin Entertainment Centre

The concert will be on Saturday 25 November. All singers must be available at Darwin Entertainement Centre, 6pm sharp.