2025 SEASON
works
Six young House Ensemble members will continue working with esteemed composer Felicty Wilcox on this new work. This contemporary opera comprises voices, instruments, electronics, and interaction design.
The work creatively addresses deficits in the representation of female and gender diverse opera-makers and rewrites traditional operatic narratives that cast them as victims of gendered violence.
Whispers and Roars is a ten week program for young and emerging song-writers and composers that culminates in a youth festival.
2025 is the 4th year of the Whispers and Roars Festival in 4 locations: Deniliquin, Broken Hill, Gunnedah, and Sydney.
There will be skill development workshops and creative hubs, as well as a final showcase performance by emerging artists in each location.
An uplifting choral celebration of women's stories is going on tour! 100 Women. 100 Stories is a choral performance engaging 100 women from the local community to sing new works written by 6 composers to sing the stories to life of 100 Women from all over Australia.
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In 2025 100 Women 100 Stories will tour to the City of Kingston (VIC), Wagga Wagga (NSW), and the Bass Coast Shire Council (VIC).​​​​
The House is partnering with ATYP and international youth performance companies to create a multilingual performance with choir for young audiences.
The work, titled Chasing the Wind, will premiere in Sydney before travelling to the UK to be presented in the City of Culture celebrations in Bradford June 2025, then pitched for international touring.
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EDUCATION
Our ensemble of young women aged 14-30 rehearse regularly to develop vocal and physical skills.
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The ensemble work with Danielle O'Keefe to develop original work. Past works include SALT, The Howling Girls, and Tender Young Creatures. In 2025 they will develop a new immersive choral work, FIRE, with three recently graduated composers from Sydney Conservatorium.
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In 2025 the ensemble will also work to develop Femina Controlla Machina - led by composer Donna Hewitt in partnership with UNE. This project explores tech, AI and vocal performances.
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JOIN TOY CHOIR!
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In 2025, Toy choir will continue to hold a space for girls aged 10-16 learn to play the ukulele, write songs, and perform in a fun, inclusive community on Saturday mornings.
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Toy Choir is commissioned to write and perform new original songs for NSW events such as SXSW.
NSW Institutions such as the Australian museum and the AGNSW commission Toy Choir to lead audiences through their venues and exhibits with songs written specifically for young people by young people.