The Men’s Shed Chorale was formed in 2012 by a couple of men who had been singing together for many years. They decided that they wanted to form a choir to sing in a relaxed way, aiming to produce the highest quality music that they could, while encouraging a highly social atmosphere. At first, a few singers sang around a piano at one of their homes, followed by lunch. The group has now developed into a choir which has performed over 150 concerts all over the Sydney area. The Chorale is in great demand for entertainment in retirement homes and as a fundraiser for churches and clubs.
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Accompanist
Belinda Tan graduated from the Australian Institute of Music with a Bachelor of Music degree and was awarded the International Excellence Scholarship.
Playing the piano since the age of four, Belinda has been awarded numerous prizes in Indonesia and Australia, including placing runner-up in the prestigious Jakarta Internation
Accompanist
Belinda Tan graduated from the Australian Institute of Music with a Bachelor of Music degree and was awarded the International Excellence Scholarship.
Playing the piano since the age of four, Belinda has been awarded numerous prizes in Indonesia and Australia, including placing runner-up in the prestigious Jakarta International Open Piano Competition earning an invitation to play at Carnegie Hall and Gold with Honours in the Australian International Piano Competition.
Belinda has benefited from the tutelage of teachers who have included - Mrs Yeki Djafar, Dr Johannes S. Nugroho, and Dr Wojciech Wisniewski.
She has also participated in masterclasses with Mr Ananda Sukarlan and Dr Nariaki Sugiura.
During her music studies, she has been an active participant in many concerts always striving to give of her best whatever the occasion.
After graduating with her Bachelor's degree, Belinda has been actively teaching students using AMEB and ABRSM syllabus, and accompanying exams and choir.
She has also participated in masterclasses with Mr Ananda Sukarlan and Dr Nariaki Sugiura.
During her music studies, she has been an active participant in many concerts always striving to give of her best whatever the occasion.
Emeritus Musical Director
Omid is a young conductor based in Sydney. He studied for a Bachelor of Music majoring in classical piano performance and conducting at the Australian Institute of Music (AIM) under many prominent teachers such as Dr Wojciech Wisniewski, Dr Suzanna Hlinka, and Dr Alistair Noble. From early on with his passion for
Emeritus Musical Director
Omid is a young conductor based in Sydney. He studied for a Bachelor of Music majoring in classical piano performance and conducting at the Australian Institute of Music (AIM) under many prominent teachers such as Dr Wojciech Wisniewski, Dr Suzanna Hlinka, and Dr Alistair Noble. From early on with his passion for conducting, he received the position of assistant conductor for the AIM Chamber Orchestra and started his conducting journey under the tutelage of Sarah-Grace Williams. Later on, he received a scholarship from The Metropolitan Orchestra as a mentee to further study orchestral conducting.
He has conducted many ensembles, choirs and orchestras including the North Sydney Youth Orchestra, North Sydney Windband and Concert Band, Melbourne Youth Orchestra, and Sydney Male Choir, and premiered Ladies in Black for amateur theatre with Strathfield Musical society.
His experience in stage management and operations also help him to work and perform in many renowned places such as the Sydney Opera House, Eugene Goossens hall at ABC Centre, The Australian Hall (Sydney), Trackdown studios and The Federation Hall in Melbourne Conservatorium of Music.
Musical Director
With over a decade of professional experience, Daniel is a versatile Conductor and Violinist passionate about exciting music and keen on leading its course into tomorrow.
After commencing his career as the inaugural Assistant Conductor of Symphonia Jubilate, he has since gone on to conduct the Melbourne Youth Orchestra, R
Musical Director
With over a decade of professional experience, Daniel is a versatile Conductor and Violinist passionate about exciting music and keen on leading its course into tomorrow.
After commencing his career as the inaugural Assistant Conductor of Symphonia Jubilate, he has since gone on to conduct the Melbourne Youth Orchestra, Royal Australian Navy Band, Men’s Shed Chorale and Eastern Sydney Chamber Orchestra. As the Conductor of the University of New South Wales (UNSW) String Ensemble, Principal Conductor of UNSW Medical Music Society Orchestra and Conductor of Lily Montiverdi School of Music String Orchestra, he brings to the podium an enthusiasm for delighting the audience with diverse programs from the classical staples to the nostalgic themes of video games.
Off the podium, he maintains a busy profile as a skilled violinist, frequently invited to return and play with orchestras such as the North Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Sutherland Shire Symphony Orchestra, UNSW Symphony Orchestra, Modest Orchestra, Sydney Concert Orchestra and Voces Caelestium.
A graduate of the University of New South Wales, he holds a Bachelor of Music with Honours, a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology, and an AMEB Associate of Music Diploma (AMusA) with Distinction on Violin, studying with Stan Kornel and Adrian Keating. His insightful research into Conducting pedagogy earned him 1st Class Honours and a Dean’s List Citation in 2017. Daniel has completed masterclasses with highly esteemed conducting pedagogues including Colin Metters, James F Keene, Brett Kelly and Stephen Williams.
Daniel is currently completing a Masters Degree of Music in Conducting at the Elder Conservatorium of Music studying with Dr Luke Dollman. The Elder Conservatorium of Music in Adelaide is Australia’s senior Academy of Music. Daniel was accepted into the course following a highly competitive application process.
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