BATTLE OF THE CHOIRS WINNER IS…
August 4th 2008 06:23
The University of Newcastle Chamber Choir
Debut album Battle Cry out now
Available exclusively through participating Australia Post outlets from today
It was state vs state, classic vs contemporary in last night's Battle of the Choirs grand final on Channel Seven. The classic ensemble The University of Newcastle Chamber Choir went head to head with contemporary youth groups Harambee and VoxSynergy, both from Melbourne.
The University of Newcastle Chamber Choir was victorious and took home $100,000 in prize money along with an album deal from Universal Music. University of Newcastle Conductor, Philip Matthias, said the Choir's journey throughout the competition was exhilarating and intense, and a great learning experience for all:
"We obviously transformed from a 'classical' choir to 'rock' choir, but there was no pretence here - it was a real transformation. Interestingly this has fed back into the Choir's classical style. They are certainly freer in approach and embody the music more - a great result.”
"With the prize money we hope to establish and sustain a complete range of choral activities through the Conservatorium for people of all ages and walks of life, including the disadvantaged. We hope to increase awareness of the enormous benefits of being in a choir, not only for the singing of course, but for social and health reasons as well.”
Their debut album Battle Cry is released today exclusively through participating Australia Post outlets. It features a collection of songs that The University of Newcastle Chamber Choir performed throughout the show. Classic tracks including Bohemian Rhapsody, Great Southern Land, Bat Out Of Hell, You Can't Always Get What You Want, Angel, Purple Haze plus many more.
Click HERE to watch The University of Newcastle Chamber Choir in studio and the making of Battle Cry.
Battle Cry is full of the songs that made you cry, the ones that made you dance and the songs that made you sing at the top of your lungs.
BATTLE CRY
Available exclusively through participating Australia Post outlets from today
Debut album Battle Cry out now
Available exclusively through participating Australia Post outlets from today
It was state vs state, classic vs contemporary in last night's Battle of the Choirs grand final on Channel Seven. The classic ensemble The University of Newcastle Chamber Choir went head to head with contemporary youth groups Harambee and VoxSynergy, both from Melbourne.
The University of Newcastle Chamber Choir was victorious and took home $100,000 in prize money along with an album deal from Universal Music. University of Newcastle Conductor, Philip Matthias, said the Choir's journey throughout the competition was exhilarating and intense, and a great learning experience for all:
"We obviously transformed from a 'classical' choir to 'rock' choir, but there was no pretence here - it was a real transformation. Interestingly this has fed back into the Choir's classical style. They are certainly freer in approach and embody the music more - a great result.”
"With the prize money we hope to establish and sustain a complete range of choral activities through the Conservatorium for people of all ages and walks of life, including the disadvantaged. We hope to increase awareness of the enormous benefits of being in a choir, not only for the singing of course, but for social and health reasons as well.”
Their debut album Battle Cry is released today exclusively through participating Australia Post outlets. It features a collection of songs that The University of Newcastle Chamber Choir performed throughout the show. Classic tracks including Bohemian Rhapsody, Great Southern Land, Bat Out Of Hell, You Can't Always Get What You Want, Angel, Purple Haze plus many more.
Click HERE to watch The University of Newcastle Chamber Choir in studio and the making of Battle Cry.
Battle Cry is full of the songs that made you cry, the ones that made you dance and the songs that made you sing at the top of your lungs.
BATTLE CRY
Available exclusively through participating Australia Post outlets from today
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