Question 1

I haven’t sung since school; can I still join?

Accepted Answer

If you’ve had experience singing in harmony in a choir before,  then this choir is for you! If you haven't sung since school, get in touch with us to let us know a little more about your experience in a choir. We will be using sheet music and singing harmonies that are sometimes very close and ‘crunchy’ and will be looking to achieve as much musical excellence as we possibly can.

Question 2

Do I have to be able to read music to join?

Accepted Answer

You do not have to know how read music, however, sheet music will be used for learning the songs, so you will soon learn to be comfortable with it.

Question 3

What do I need to bring to rehearsals?

Accepted Answer

Bring water for hydration, your sheet music (either digital or hard copy – however you work best) which will be provided by Quoir and a pencil/digital pen so that you can make notes on your music.

Question 4

Can I choose what part I sing?

Accepted Answer

Our director will listen to all of the voice types and choose the best part for each singer based on range, tone and style and the overall sound of our choir.

Question 5

What happens at a rehearsal?

Accepted Answer

Each rehearsal will start with a vocal warm up and some general vocal exercises, followed by learning the musical repertoire from sheet music that you will be sent prior to rehearsal.

Question 6

What kind of commitment is expected?

Accepted Answer

Quoir is run concurrently with the school terms. Each Term there will be a ‘block’ of lessons (mostly 8 weeks) that choristers will commit to attending by way of an upfront term fee paid in full by the first week of each term. This will ensure the best possible outcome for the consistency of blend, balance and brilliance.

Question 7

Will we have opportunities to perform?

Accepted Answer

Yes! There will be public performances that we will work towards throughout the year. These will be self produced concerts as well as community based opportunities that may arise.

Question 8

Can I come and try before committing?

Accepted Answer

Before the start of our 2025 year, we will be holding a Come and Try night on Tuesday 28 January 2025 from 7.00-8.30pm.  Attendance is only $10 and light refreshments and all music will be supplied. To register, please follow this link.(https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1333092)
 If you would like to know more about Quoir before committing to join, please contact us here (https://www.libbyodonovan.com/contact)

Question 9

Where are the rehearsals held?

Accepted Answer

In 2025 our rehearsals will be held in Toorak Gardens, with the invitation to be provided on registration

Question 10

What sort of music will we sing?

Accepted Answer

Quoir will explore many styles and genres of music, as long as it involves great harmony. Each Term there will be a focus on a particular style that we will explore through our charts. Everything from music theatre, folk, pop, rock, contemporary, singer-songwriter, traditional, classical and more.

Question 11

How do I join?

Accepted Answer

Step 1. Register here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZe7FAdK6Rc2QVgPH1u6IxjUEfDXUZMIWbm7mkXDcAuoNUAA/viewform?usp=sf_link)
Step 2. Once we have received your registration we will send you a tax invoice. 
Step 3. Once we have received your payment we will email you further important information, including access to the music for printing and digital download to your device.  
Step 4. See you at rehearsal!