2013 News Archive | Australian Rugby Choir - community service and fellowship through song

2013 Annual Recognition Dinner - During the evening the Patron's award - a perpetual silver tray, was awarded in recognition of outstanding service to choir member Stephen Wedd. Following...
Practice Schedule 2013-2014 - The final choir practice for 2013 was held on December 5th.The first practice for 2014 will be on Thurs 23rd January.

Rotary Conference, Rydges Hotel - About 36 members sang three numbers to a very receptive group of Rotarians as the finale to their conference on November 24th.
Canberra Times article - Remembrance Day 2013 - click here
Remembrance Day ceremony - 30 members braved very wet conditions on the parade ground at the Australian War Memorial. We led the singing of the hymn and National Anthem during the...
Centennial Fanfare - Some 40 members performed at this event, with excellent renditions of three of our concert pieces. We also accompanied the pipes, drums and WVYC.

Concert Tickets available - Costs are $25 adult, $20 Concession, Under 15, $10 . Image is of the group "Credo"
Successful Concert - About 600 people attended our Annual Concert held at the Southern Cross Club, Woden on Sunday afternoon October 20th. This exceeded expectations and our...
ABC radio interview for 2013 Concert - Download the interview here
Cochlear Cup - Deaf Rugby test - We sang the AUS & NZ Anthems in rather windy conditions.
Men's Health - The ARC Committee has endorsed a proposal by choir member Chris Oyston to provide a link to Mens Health advice on this website. Here is the link. Chris...

National Police Memorial - We had the best weather for a number of years at this moving sunset gig on the edge of Lake Burley Griffin. About 26 members attended. Some photos are...
Concert Posters here - Posters for our Annual Concerts are here for you to download and email. Sunday 20th Concert Aged Care Monday 14th Concert
A Great Retreat was had by All - Led by MD Lucy Bermingham and supported by a talented team, our accompanist Karen da Silva, Gabby Bermingham, and Marianne (a Goulburn music teacher)....
Eleven new members in two months - There are also more potential new members trying us out. Our new choristers are spread well across the four voice parts so all augurs well for an exciting...

New format WARBLE released - The new format WARBLE was released in August 2013. This new format enables Members and Friends to quickly see the latest choir news in an attractive format....
Duntroon concert 4th August - 28 choristers were present to sing 10 items to a small but receptive audience. The acoustics in the ANZAC Memorial Chapel at Duntroon are excellent. 21...
Tweet to Brumbies - Go BRUMBIES !

In Our New Venue - July 25th was our first rehearsal at the new venue, Curtin Primary School. Lots of space, warm hall, cosy seats, and we rehearsed some of our Annual Concert...
Brumbies v Cheetahs - 34 members supported by Lucy and Rachel sang pre match to some enthusiastic supporters who then cheered Brumbies to victory and a semi final.
Performance with B&I Lions choir -Sydney Town Hall - Lions commenced with: Soldiers Chorus, Bring him home, Take me home, Let it be me, Rhythm of life, Amen After a B&I soloist sang the ARC let rip with:...
New Member Recruitment Night - The choir is holding a New Member Recruitment Night on 15 August at Curtin Primary School, Please spread the word and encourage any potential new members...

Reserve Forces Ceremony - 24 choir members led the singing for this Wreath Laying Ceremony on a cool afternoon with threatening rain at the Australian War Memorial. (29/7)
Welcome Lions@Parliament House - Stouthearted Men, I am Australian, World in Union and the Brumbies song opened the event. Later we sang a selection of patriotic and popular numbers.
Brumbies v B&I Lions - There was a great atmosphere amongst the pre-match crowd as we sung a variety of special songs for this event - and to top it off Brumbies won 14-12....
Brumbies get a finals spot! - #BRUvREB Brumbies win 39-17! This victory guarantees the Brumbies a finals spot! Well done boys!! Proud to be Australian with a Brumby on our chest!
CANCELLED - Morriston Orpheus Choir tour. - The planned visit by Morriston Orpheus Choir from Wales in August 2013 has now been cancelled.

British & Irish Lions Choir and Australian Rugby Choir - Sydney - This Concert is the last leg of their Australian tour as the final British & Irish Lions tour match, against Australia, is on July 6. More Lions choir...
CANCELLED Visit by Morriston Orpheus Choir from Wales- August 2013 - The Morriston Orpheus Choir will be touring Australia in 2013 including a performance at the Llewellyn Hall, Canberra on Wednesday night, 7th August. ...
Young Newspaper report - A review and picture of the Young CanAssist concert.
Regional Concert - Young - At the conclusion of the concert a Certificate of Appreciation was presented to the choir by the local CanAssist representative. Other concert performers...
Member Access - Members who need assistance in accessing the Members area should send an email to
Nurses and Midwives wreath laying ceremony - As part of International Nurses and Midwives week 28 choir members took part in this ceremony, which was also attended by the Governor-General of Australia....

ANZAC Day - 25 April 2013 - More images here> www.flickr.com/photos/australianwarmemorial/sets/72157633346156780/ www.flickr.com/photos/australianwarmemorial/sets/72157633347760682/
Ten years on - Singing at Duffy- 2003 Bushfires - There was about thirty hours' notice. The Australian Rugby Choir (ARC) was in its Christmas recess — it has about six weeks off during summer. The...
Australian War Memorial Open Day - April 6 - Over 30 choir members, (many of whom also performed the previous evening at Brumbies), participated in this event. We performed two half hour brackets...

Goodwin Retirement Village performance - March 27 - 18 members entertained residents at the Goodwin Retirement Village with ten songs including O What a Beautiful Morning, Let the River Run, Queen Medley,...
Brumbies v Waratahs - It was also Canberra's 100th birthday so along with the crowd we sang Happy Birthday to Canberra. A large crowd attended the match and our performances...

Brumbies v Reds - There was a good turnout of choir members for this event and good numbers of appreciative onlookers, especially at the western gate.