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    Come Sing Handel

    Discover the grandeur of Handel in 2026!

    Explore the richness of the world of classical choral performance at Come Sing Handel, a short workshop at the 2026 Festival of Voices.  

    Led by renowned choral director Dr Elizabeth Scott, this opportunity invites singers to come together for two inspiring sessions exploring some of Handel’s most thrilling and iconic works. Repertoire will include Zadok the Priest (from the Coronation Anthems) and the rousing Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah. 

    Across the two workshop sessions, participants will rehearse these celebrated choruses before participating in the major choral concert on Sunday, 5 July at Federation Concert Hall with the Hobart Chamber Orchestra. It’s a chance to collaborate with like-minded music lovers and experience the excitement of large-scale choral music-making. 

    See the schedule below for full workshop and performance details. After registering, singers will receive further information and a digital copy of the music for the selected works.  Participants will need print a copy of their music and have their own black folder for rehearsal and performance. 

    I am very much looking forward to returning to Festival of Voices again in 2026.  Come and join us for the Come Sing Handel workshops where you will sing two of his most famous choral works, the Hallelujah Chorus and Zadok the Priest
    – Dr Elizabeth Scott

    Enquires: [email protected] 

    Image credit: Alastair Bett

    What's included in registration?

    Participation is $59 per singer, which is a fully inclusive fee covering professional conductor and accompanist fees, venue hire, production costs and much more. 

    Who should register?

    This event is perfect for singers who are new to choral music or haven’t had much experience reading music. You’ll be welcomed into a friendly, supportive environment where you can enjoy singing alongside others, build your confidence, and take part in a rewarding musical experience. Individuals, small groups, or members of community choirs will all find this an accessible and inspiring introduction to choral performance. 

    Why participate?

    By participating in this workshop, you’ll have the chance to experience the joy of singing in a large ensemble, develop new skills under the guidance of an experienced choral director, and perform in a beautiful concert setting. It’s an opportunity to meet fellow music lovers, gain confidence in your abilities, and discover the excitement and satisfaction of making music together. 

    Schedule

    Sunday 28 June – Hobart Town Hall
    1.30pm – 4.30pm Session 1  

    Tuesday 30 June – Hobart Town Hall
    7.00pm – 9.00pm Session 2 

    Saturday 4 July – Federation Concert Hall
    11.00am – 3.00pm Rehearsal on stage (schedule TBA) 

    Sunday 5 July – Federation Concert Hall
    1.30pm – 4.00pm (TBC) Performance 

    Click HERE to download a PDF version of this schedule

    * This schedule is correct as of 17 December 2025.  May be subject to change.

    Patron advice

    Please note: Festival of Voices does not provide supervision of children 15 years and younger. All children requiring supervision must be accompanied by a supervising adult at all times and may be refused admission or attendance if not accompanied by an adult who is also registered for this workshop. 

    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.

     

    Event Details

    Come Sing Handel
    Sun 28 June, Tues 30 June, Sat 4 & Sun 5 July
    Hobart Town Hall, Federation Concert Hall
    From $49 + booking fee
    Registrations

    Early bird $49

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

    Full price $59

    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.

    Federation Concert Hall

    Getting to the venue 

    • Federation Concert Hall is within Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart, 1 Davey Street, Hobart TAS 7000 
    • A drop-off zone is located at the front of Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart, accessible from the far-right lane of Davey Street, just after Evans Street. 
    • Accessible parking spaces are available in the Hotel Grand Chancellor car park. To access this space, please drive into the drop-off zone and request valet park the car for you. More accessible parking can be found along Davey Street by turning into Dunn Place Carpark, on the right past Campbell Street, or turning into the Mures car park, on the left past Campbell Street. 
    • Please follow this link for a virtual tour of the Federation Concert Hall Auditorium (titled Federation Plenary Hall). Please note that lighting designs will not be as featured in this tour at Festival of Voices events. 

    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)