As a group we sing four-part harmony, that is bass, baritone, and tenors one and two.

For the uninitiated that is from low to high voice parts and covers the standard ranges that male singers would normally present. Our repertoire is wide and covers many song genres. We sing everything from sacred music to pop with folk and even show songs and sea shanties in between. We also sing and remembrance songs at Anzac day and carols around the Christmas period. On occasions we may sing single compositions comprised of several songs, even using small elements of foreign language. Basically we will attempt to sing anything - we like a challenge.

We normally present at least three formal concerts annually but we also appear at other, often less formal engagements. We have a long history of singing at the dawn service on Anzac Day.

As a choir we love the combination of four part harmony, which provides depth, layering and substance to our music.

The question often arises as to whether you need to read music to join our choir. You don’t, but it does help if you are able to interpret it to some extent to understand a few symbols and musical instructions. It doesn’t help that these are often written in Italian but our very skilled and patient Music Director will explain all of these intricacies. If you enjoy singing and are reasonably tuneful you will manage well.

Currently we sing using music and words so you don’t have to memorise too much. However, there is a downside in this and for best performance  its best to follow the conductor, not the spots on the page. There are plans to sing some songs without music and also without accompaniment. This will enable the Liedertafel to appear at a greater variety of venues and deliver music of a higher quality.

Above all else, we enjoy our music and gain pleasure in sharing it with others. Almost all members would confirm that they get a huge lift from their weekly attendance. Sometimes on a winter’s night it’s hard to be motivated to go to rehearsal but after a few minutes that mood has been changed to positivity and challenge.