ENSEMBLES 2025

Camberwell Girls Grammar School Choir

Camberwell Girls Grammar School (Melbourne, Australia) has a very strong vocal tradition dating back to the formation of the school 105 years ago. Singing is embedded in the culture of the school from early learning until the completion of school. Year Level Choirs, House Music Choirs, and Co-Curricular Choirs feature heavily, with every student having the opportunity to sing and engage with music throughout their school life. The SCL Celebration CGGS Choir is a selection of students from Years 8-12 (ages 14-17) who have a passion for music and singing. The choir is conducted by Renee Heron.

Renee Heron

Conductor

Renee Heron is a dynamic music educator and conductor dedicated to nurturing young talent and fostering a deep appreciation for choral music. She is a choral and singing teacher at Camberwell Girls Grammar School and serves as the Artistic Director of The Yarra Voices, a renowned children's choir based in Fitzroy North, Melbourne. In addition to her work in education, Renee leads Choir 3006, a vibrant community ensemble at the Melbourne Recital Centre and is a regular lecturer at Monash University. A leading practitioner of the Kodály music education philosophy in Melbourne, Renee has served as President of the Victorian Branch of the Kodály Music Education Institute of Australia. She attended the Kodály Institute of the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music in Kecskemét, Hungary, in 2016-17, and received an award for excellence in Australian Kodály-inspired Music Education in 2022. Renee holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of Queensland, an AMusA in Violin, and a Master of Teaching from the University of Melbourne. In addition to her work at schools and The Yarra Voices, Renee is a core member of Polyphonic Voices, one of Australia's leading chamber choral ensembles and serves as the Artistic Director of Alta Collective. Under her direction, Alta Collective has gained recognition for its innovative approach to chamber vocal music, collaborating with international groups like Sjaella and The Gesualdo Six. Alta's recording of Earth-Shaped Hearts was a finalist for Choral Work of the Year at the 2024 APRA AMCOS Art Music Awards.

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