Who we are
We formed, as the Brisbane Lesbian and Gay Pride Choir, in 1998. We weren’t a choir at the start but just a group of people who came together for a series of singing workshops funded by a Brisbane City Council grant. The fire was lit with those workshops and just a few months later we performed at the annual Pride Fair Day.
The Choir is a group of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer-friendly people who come together to sing. We think it's important to perform in and for our local community.
Through our performances we share with audiences the great value of a diverse, inclusive and accepting society. At events in Brisbane and throughout Queensland we have often connected with people struggling with their own sexuality or identity. As a community choir, it’s a great feeling for us to know that our performances matter.
We are an SATB (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) choir and sing a range of songs and musical styles, including traditional, contemporary and original music. A large part of our repertoire is sung a cappella.
We aim to entertain audiences in the GLBTIQ community as well as audiences in the wider Brisbane, national and international community.
Our musical director
Tim Smetham is an experienced educator and musician with over 20 years teaching in primary schools in England and Australia. He has a strong connection with choral music having performed nationally and internationally both as a singer and an accompanist.
Tim is passionate about developing musicianship in young people and adults and has directed numerous choirs including school, church and community groups. He currently works in Brisbane as an Assistant Head of Junior School, Classroom Music Teacher, Curriculum Coordinator and Choral Director at a leading girls’ independent school.
Committee
Co-Convenors: Brian Smith & Katherine Richardson
Secretary: Chris Bedford
Assistant Secretary: Tracey Anderson
Treasurer: Jeff Christensen
Fundraising & Social Coordinator: Julia Geljon
Soprano Leader: Sally Mansfield
Alto Leader: Tenille Flower
Tenor Leader: Joe Burnett
Bass Leader: Warren Pears
Young Pride Representative: Nyssa Smith
Music Personnel
Music Director: Tim Smetham
We formed, as the Brisbane Lesbian and Gay Pride Choir, in 1998. We weren’t a choir at the start but just a group of people who came together for a series of singing workshops funded by a Brisbane City Council grant. The fire was lit with those workshops and just a few months later we performed at the annual Pride Fair Day.
The Choir is a group of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer-friendly people who come together to sing. We think it's important to perform in and for our local community.
Through our performances we share with audiences the great value of a diverse, inclusive and accepting society. At events in Brisbane and throughout Queensland we have often connected with people struggling with their own sexuality or identity. As a community choir, it’s a great feeling for us to know that our performances matter.
We are an SATB (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) choir and sing a range of songs and musical styles, including traditional, contemporary and original music. A large part of our repertoire is sung a cappella.
We aim to entertain audiences in the GLBTIQ community as well as audiences in the wider Brisbane, national and international community.
Our musical director
Tim Smetham is an experienced educator and musician with over 20 years teaching in primary schools in England and Australia. He has a strong connection with choral music having performed nationally and internationally both as a singer and an accompanist.
Tim is passionate about developing musicianship in young people and adults and has directed numerous choirs including school, church and community groups. He currently works in Brisbane as an Assistant Head of Junior School, Classroom Music Teacher, Curriculum Coordinator and Choral Director at a leading girls’ independent school.
Committee
Co-Convenors: Brian Smith & Katherine Richardson
Secretary: Chris Bedford
Assistant Secretary: Tracey Anderson
Treasurer: Jeff Christensen
Fundraising & Social Coordinator: Julia Geljon
Soprano Leader: Sally Mansfield
Alto Leader: Tenille Flower
Tenor Leader: Joe Burnett
Bass Leader: Warren Pears
Young Pride Representative: Nyssa Smith
Music Personnel
Music Director: Tim Smetham
