Corporate Choir Challenge

Tax deductible program fee  

In 2025, the participation cost will be $1,700 per choir, which is tax deductible, plus a $10 booking and handling fee. 

Participation in the Corporate Choir Challenge includes: 

• 2x 1hr (or 3 x 30min) coaching sessions with a professional choir coach (value $330) 

• Private session in the performance space for rehearsal on the weekend prior to the concert (value $397.50) 

• Live accompaniment provided for your rehearsal session in the performance venue and for the performance (value $330) 

• Hire of the performance venue and technicians on the night (value $1,205) 

• Sheet music and lyrics sheets (value $60-$100 for a choir of 15-20) 

• Backing track for learning and preparation (value $50) 

• Additional learning materials to ensure you are well set up for in-house rehearsals – warmup videos, rehearsal plans and more (value $250) 

• Access to a dedicated choir specialist from when you sign up to work with your group leader to customise rehearsal plans and answer questions to set your group up for success (value $500) 

• Administrative setup pack, including checklist and calendar for key dates and communications for your group, and emails pre-written, ready to copy and send on (saving you 10+ hours across the challenge) 

• Regular email updates your choir members can opt-in, to build momentum and excitement  

• Regular updates for choir leaders with reminders on key dates and what to be focussing on next  

• Framed certificates for all participating groups & prizes for the winning groups 

• Setup of fundraising platform and support to run a successful fundraising campaign (value $350) 

• Professional photography of your group’s performance provided after the performance (value $200) 

• After-party venue for your group to mingle, debrief and party with the other choirs after the performance (value $300). 

What if we don’t have anyone to lead us?  

• We’d love to help resource you for this. Let’s chat further! Email [email protected]  

Do we have to be able to sing? 

• You just have to be willing to try! Singing in a group is about community and collaboration, and these are the primary focus of The Corporate Choir Challenge! Even if you feel like you can’t sing, we encourage participation anyway! Chat with us further – it’s a great night. 

What kind of time commitment are we looking at? 

• In general, groups will rehearse for around 1 hour weekly, for 12-14 weeks prior to the performance. There is an additional rehearsal in the week prior to the performance, to get used to the performance venue. The concert will run for approximately 2 hours. 

Why has the registration fee to participate increased each year? 

• To continue offering this program, we need to cover rising costs. The annual fee adjustments reflect these increasing expenses. 

Major donations will receive:  

• Official recognition across festival communications  

• Thanks at the Corporate Choir Challenge performance  

• Your branding on winning certificates  

• Complimentary tickets to the performance and select program events during the Festival 

Contact Partnerships Manager, Al McCormack, at [email protected] if you’re interested in learning more about supporting our program 

• Singing benefits your immune system by reducing the stress hormone cortisol and boosting the Immunoglobin A antibody 

• It can forge social bonds in large groups and improve our broader social networks 

• It can enhance memory and improve mental health 

• It improves breathing, posture and muscle tension 

• Businesses that have encouraged and implemented staff choirs have seen stronger employee recruitment and retention, enhanced employee engagement, increased teamwork, and leadership skills.   

“I’ve loved being able to see progress from week to week and see the joy and pride develop in the group as we’ve learned the song together. As a life-long choir tragic, I think singing in a choir is one of the greatest joys in life and I’ve absolutely loved being able to share and facilitate that joy with a brand-new group of singers.” 

– Danni – choir leader (‘The Power Chords ‘ – Hydro Tasmania) 

“The choir has had fun shaking off the school day coming together to sing. We’ve enjoyed learning something different – stretching and challenging ourselves. Our choir is made up of new and experienced singers, with some this is their first time singing in front of a group. 

Random segments of the song have been heard from places that you would least expect, including the odd look or two from students who may or may not have heard a bit more of the song than they wanted to in the corridors.” 

– Chris – choir leader (The Friends School) 

“Our weekly rehearsals have been a place to connect, bond and share an experience that has become its own sort of therapy for the team at the end of a long day. It’s not uncommon at rehearsals to hear… “this is just what I needed’.” 

– Tom – choir leader (Sexual Assault Support Services) 

“The greatest joy for this choir has once again been the connection, sheer fun, and the unwavering support they’ve given each other. Their fundraising efforts have fostered a sense of community, and they now enjoy a camaraderie that can only come from a mutual dedication to having fun and embracing their inner fools!” 

– Sam – choir leader (‘A Choired Taste’ – Department of Natural Resources & Environment) 

“The greatest joy is coming together for the common goal of meeting new people, representing our Department, having fun and sharing kindness with people. It’s easy to be caught up in our daily lives but getting to spend an hour at choir each week has been an uplifting and joyful break from the normal day-to-day. 

Corporate choir is all about Connections. Connections with amazing people from across a very large department, connecting the joy of singing, working and laughing together.  

The start of the process was overwhelming but as we progressed, it became more and more exciting and we became more and more confident! Each individual in this choir group has also been Courageous – from signing up, to turning up to practices, rehearsals and finally the big day!” 

– Erin – choir leader (‘DECYPBels’ – Department of Education, Children and Young People) 

“We set up the choir last year specifically for the Corporate Choir Challenge for Festival of Voices, and I think setting up the choir and singing was an excellent thing to do, it certainly really bound us all together and provided connectedness. We would love to see more people joining our choir and singing with us!” 

– Jen – choir member (‘MediSing’ – Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department) 

“Feel the thrill of overcoming nerves and belting out a powerful tune as you and your choir buddies rise together to reach new vocal heights!” 

– Grant – choir member (‘DECYPBels’ – Department of Education, Children and Young People) 

“It was such a beautiful bonding experience for us as a team and we’re still so happy with how it unfolded!” 

– Annie – choir leader (‘Tourhythm Jazzmania’ – Tourism Tasmania) 

Winners 2024 

• CCC24 Winner: Tourism Tasmania – ‘TourRhythm Jazzmania’

• Audience Choice: Royal Hobart Emergency Medicine Department – ‘MediSing’ 

• Most Outrageous Costume: Hydro Tasmania – ‘The Power Chords’ 

• Most Engaging Choralography: University of Tasmania – ‘UniTunes’ 

• Most Creative Use of Resources: Department of Natural Resources & Environment – ‘A Choired Taste’ 

Winners 2023  

• CCC23 Winner: Royal Hobart Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine – ‘MediSing’  

• Most Engaging Choralography: University of Tasmania – ‘UniTunes’ 

• Best Costume: Department of Education, Children and Young People – ‘DECYPBels’  

• Best Debut: Department of Natural Resources and Environment – ‘A Choired Taste’ 

• Audience Choice: Royal Hobart Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine – ‘MediSing’ 

Winners 2022  

• CCC23 Winner: The Tasmanian Law Society – ‘Habeus Chorus’  

• Most Engaging Choralography: Tourism Tasmania – ‘Tourhythm Jazzmania’  

• Best Costume: University of Tasmania – ‘UniTunes’  

• Best Debut: ABC News Team – ‘The Choruspondents’