We are entertainers who love to sing! Our mission is to “Bring Joy Through Song”

We are an iconic part of the Sydney Arts Scene and since 1913 we have been doing just that.

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Our last concert for the year was on Tuesday 26 November for Lane Cove Music before a full house of appreciative and responsive music lovers. We are now in recess and will resume rehearsals on Tuesday 4 February 2025 but if you are interested in joining or want further information contact our President Gerry Byrne on 0417278397.

See our Photos page for images of our successful regional tour when we sang with choirs from Richmond, Leura, Bathurst, Young, Cowra, Wagga Wagga, 2 primary school choirs from Tumut and at Yass.

Our Annual Town Hall Concert “Let us entertain you” held on Saturday 17 August 2024 was an outstanding success. Well supported by the Sydney Lyric String Ensemble and the Senior Choir from Sydney Girls High School we performed to an audience in excess of 800 to cheers and a standing ovation at the end.

Follow this link SMC_Highlight_Reel_Main_Wip03.mp4 - Google Drive to see a highlight reel of the performance.

**On stage ready to bring an afternoon of great entertainment to our 2024 Concert - Let us entertain you. See our Photos page for more images.**

Some of the comments from an enthusiastic audience included.

Wasn’t sure what to expect but greatly enjoyed the program. Way better than I expected. Beyond expectations. Absolutely met and exceeded all expectations It was joyous. Fantastic show. Yes. It had variety and it was entertaining. I loved every minute of it. Thank you.

To all our supporters and “Friends of the Choir” and any new audience members thank you for attending and for your ongoing support.

The SMC have uploaded our Members Health Policy and Code of Conduct on the “Join us” page after the FAQ’s, for potential members to read and understand.

If you would like to be part of the SMC and enjoy coming on tour with us to interesting places and “Bringing Joy Through Song” to a range of different audiences in different locations, come along and join us every Tuesday night between 6.00pm and 8.30pm at Club York 95 York Street in the Sydney CBD, just a 5 minute walk from Town Hall station.

James Paul

James Paul is a Choral director and Music educator with over 25 years experience working with singers of all ages. He runs choral programs at Sydney Boys High School, Sydney Girls High School, St Vincent's College and Inaburra School and he conducts the Sutherland Shire Choral Society and the Sydney Street Choir. James has worked as a vocal coach with Sydney Theatre Company and has prepared choirs for Opera Australia and his compositions have been heard on ABC Classic FM. He holds a Master of Music in Composition from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

Reika Suzuki-Macklin

Reika Suzuki-Macklin completed her high school studies at the Sydney Conservatorium High School in 2020, attaining her LMusA in 2019 for piano under the tutelage of Phillip Shovk, and learned violin under the guidance of Nadia Monastrysky.

She is currently undertaking tertiary studies at the University of NSW where she is completing undergraduate degrees in both Science (Psychology) and Music.

A wonderfully talented and versatile musician, Reika has accompanied choirs (including UNSW choir), and regularly works alongside soloists and instrumental musicians in a variety of settings such as recitals, examinations, Eisteddfods and competitions. Reika also has a passion for tango music, working with TangoOz and Adelante as a pianist. She has conducted orchestras, strings and band ensembles and is a popular and sought after piano teacher.

The Choir is delighted that Reika has joined SMC. We look forward to her contribution to the ongoing musical journey of the Sydney Male Choir.

Join Us

New members welcome! Come along and check out our rehearsals every Tuesday night

Venue:
Red Room, Level 1, Club York, 99 York Street, Sydney, 6pm

See Us

The Choir performs regularly and undertakes a concert tour annually

Next concert:

We are currently in recess until 4 February 2025, with our first scheduled concert in the new year on 23 March in support of Taldumande Youth Services.