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    Choral Professional Development

    A learning day with outstanding choral clinicians

    Calling all choir leaders! Don’t miss this exciting professional development opportunity where you’ll engage with three exceptional Australian conductors and music educators – Dr Elizabeth Scott (NSW), Sharon Batterham (VIC), and Lachlan Massey (NSW). 

    This dynamic and hands-on day will cover a variety of topics relevant to choir leaders of all experience levels, as well as choirs of all ages. Comfortable attire is recommended and be prepared to sing!  

    Mark your calendars for this valuable event, proudly supported by the Australian National Choral Association. 

    A light morning tea will be provided by the Tasmanian Orff Schulwerk Association, and participants are encouraged to bring their own lunch or visit nearby shops and cafes. 

    Professional development certificates will be available for all attendees. 

    Image credit: Alastair Bett

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    What's included in registration?

    Your registration includes an insightful day of learning with all workshop notes, a light morning tea and networking time with three leaders in Australian choral music. 

    Participants should bring their own lunch, or can purchase from nearby shops or cafes.

    Who should register?

    This workshop is suited for choral directors and leaders who work with choirs of all ages, and all genres regardless of their experience level.  Those who sing in choirs and would like some insight into conducting pedagogy are also invited to attend.

    Why participate?

    Whether you’re a conductor, music educator, ensemble leader, or advanced singer, this is your chance to step out of your usual rehearsal space and into a creative space of shared expertise and energy.  

    The Choral Professional Development at Festival of Voices isn’t just another workshop. It’s an immersive, inspiring, and deeply practical experience designed to refresh your skills, expand your network, and reignite your passion for choral leadership. It is a chance to learn, connect, and be inspired in one of the most vibrant choral gatherings in the country.  

    Schedule

    Saturday 4 July:  Hobart Town Hall
    8.45 am – 9.15 am:  Registration
    9.15 am – 9.30 am:  Welcome and housekeeping
    9.30 am – 11.00 am:  Session 1 (Elizabeth Scott, NSW)
    11.00 am – 11.30 am:  Morning tea (provided by Tasmanian Orff Schulwerk Association)
    11.30 am – 1.00 pm:  Session 2 (Sharon Batterham, VIC)
    1.00 pm – 1.45 pm:  Lunch (BYO)
    1.45 pm – 3.15 pm:  Session 3 (Lachlan Massey, NSW)

    * This schedule is correct as of 14 November 2025.  May be subject to change.

    Patron advice

    Participants should bring a refillable water bottle plus a keep cup or mug for morning tea.  Wear something comfortable and be prepared to sing! 

    Our pricing model

    As a non-profit, we prioritise bringing singing and music to our communities, not maximising income. We work to make our ticket prices as affordable as possible, and we’ve shifted to an early bird pricing model instead of concession pricing. This change focuses on equity, allowing everyone to secure tickets at a reduced price and helping us keep the festival accessible to as many people as possible.

    Each event will have a set number of tickets available at the early bird price. Once these are sold, standard prices will apply. This ensures we can cover event costs while keeping the festival sustainable and maintaining affordable options for our audiences.

    Duration

    6 hours including lunch break

    Event Details

    Choral Professional Development
    Sat 4 July, 9.15 am
    Hobart Town Hall
    From $45 + fees
    Registrations

    Early bird $45

    • Early bird-priced tickets are available until the allocation sells out

    Full price $60

    Individual ANCA members, TOSA members and Young Tasmania Sings Conductors $52

    Booking fee

    • For bookings with a total value of $30 or less, a booking fee of $4 will be added upon checkout.
    • For bookings with a total value between $30.01 and $199.99, a booking fee of $6 will be added upon checkout.
    • For bookings with a total value of $200 or more, a booking fee of $11 will be added upon checkout.

    FEAT. Live Solar Slice $1 per transaction

    Festival of Voices is proudly partnering with climate impact organisation FEAT. Live! $1 will be donated from every booking fee to the ‘Solar Slice’ initiative.

    This contribution will support an indigenous-led biodiversity restoration program on Lungtalanana Island, Tasmania, aiming to restore habitat for the Bass Strait Wombat and the Long-Nosed Potoroo and reintroduce these species to the island.

    The project is led by the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre and supported by GreenCollar, WWF, and FEAT. Live. You can read more info on this project here.

    Hobart Town Hall

    Getting to the venue

    • The Hobart Town Hall is at 50 Macquarie St, Hobart TAS 7000 
    • A car park behind the Hobart Town Hall is available for drop offs, accessible from Elizabeth Street. Please see entryway to this carpark here. 
    • 2 accessible parking spaces are available in the Hobart Town Hall carpark, accessible from Elizabeth Street. Please see entryway to this carpark here. 
    • Please follow this link for a virtual tour of the Hobart Town Hall. 

    See this venue’s accessibility options.

    Conditions of Sale
    • Read the full conditions of sale.
    • Festival of Voices adheres to the Live Performance Australia Ticketing Code of Practice.
    • All tickets and registrations are non-refundable unless otherwise specified on the specific event page.
    Festival FAQs

    Read Festival of Voices’ frequently asked questions.

    Contact Us

    For assistance please contact us on 03 6224 5975 or at [email protected].

    Featuring:

    Dr Elizabeth Scott Conductor and Music Educator (NSW)
    Lachlan Massey Conductor, Composer and Music Educator (NSW)
    Sharon Batterham Conductor and Music Educator (VIC)