Choral Program
MacGregor has a very large choir community and prides itself on the approach of “choir is for all". The Choral Program includes both singing choirs and speech choirs and caters to students from Years 1 through to Year 6.
Students participating in the Choral Program will learn vocal technique, ensemble skills and performance etiquette during their rehearsals. Throughout the year they participate in many performances including community events and school concerts and they are often recognised for their high level of performance at competitions such as Fanfare and the Gold Coast Eisteddfod.
Singing Choirs
All students are encouraged to participate in a singing choir at MacGregor! Our groups include:
Vocal Wonders (Year 1)
Directors: Miss Eloise McIntyre and Miss Jane Eadie
Rehearsals: Tuesday Big Lunch in Miss Eadie's Room
Vocal Melody (Year 2)
Director: Mrs Sarah Preston (srich264@eq.edu.au)
Rehearsals: Tuesday Big Lunch in the Hall Music Room
Vocal Harmony (Year 3 and Year 4)
Director: Miss Jane Eadie (jeead0@eq.edu.au)
Rehearsals: Tuesday mornings from 7:45am – 8:30am in the Hall Music Room
MacGregor Voices (Year 5 and Year 6)
Director: Miss Eloise McIntyre (emmci0@eq.edu.au)
Rehearsals: Friday mornings from 7:45am – 8:30am in the Hall Music Room
Chamber Choir (Auditioned* group for Year 4 – Year 6).
Director: Miss Jane Eadie (jeead0@eq.edu.au)
Rehearsals: Thursday mornings from 7:45 – 8:30am in the Hall Music Room
*Auditions for this group are held in Term 4 each year. This group is capped at around 30 students from Years 4-6.
Achievements:
Each year our singing choirs participate in a number of different performances. Past events and achievements include:
- 2017 Fanfare State Finalists
- 2017 Parliament House Concert Series Performers
- SUNPAC Positive Minds Festival Performers
- SUNPAC Summerfest Guest Performers
- 2019 Fanfare Regional Finals Top 3 Performers
- 2019 'Most Outstanding Primary Choir' at Gold Coast Eisteddfod
- Robertson Park Aged Care Concert Performers
- Christmas Concert Performers at local community events and aged care facilities
- Annual MAYFEST, MACFEST and Gala Night Performances
- Annual Music Camp (Year 5 and 6 students only)