Vocally Wild is a long-standing and successful open-entry mixed SATB community choir in Melbourne's Bayside area.
The choir aims to enable anyone to share the special pleasure of choral singing at a quality level through performances in the community, with a balanced variety of music for all tastes, and providing support to improve musical skills
We rehearse on Tuesday nights and currently have vacancies for new members in all sections. We especially welcome men interested in giving singing a go – we always need more tenors and basses.
There is no entry requirement other than wanting to sing and willingness to learn to read parts. Experienced choristers are of course also very welcome to join the core of our choir, and contribute to the high quality of our performances.
You can come along and join in a Tuesday rehearsal any time, or join up, by emailing Derek Skues on skues.derek@gmail.com .
Our amazing start with Vocally Wild
Kendra and Andrew (new members, 2025)
Joining Vocally Wild last year has been one of the best decisions! As a couple, we were looking for a fun, creative outlet together, and we found so much more in this incredible community.
From the moment we walked in, we were struck by how welcoming and genuinely friendly everyone was. It's a testament to the choir’s spirit where newcomers are instantly made to feel like part of the family. The organisers were wonderfully supportive and took the time to make sure we were settled, knew where to be, and were buddied up with someone in our section of the choir.
What truly impressed us was the high level of professionalism in every session. The pre-session emails keeping us informed, the conductor's knowledge and attention to detail and the amazing accompanist who has a depth of experience and incredible skills as a pianist. We look forward to every rehearsal because the standard is excellent, the challenge to learn is all there and the vibe is all about fun!
We had a slightly unusual start as we joined just eight weeks before the major performance! Jumping into a 12-song repertoire with such little time could have been overwhelming, but we never felt stressed. A huge part of this was the fantastic support system in place. The access to recorded parts for practice outside of rehearsal was a game-changer. It allowed us to learn our parts at our own pace and arrive at rehearsal feeling confident, not lost. Thanks to the organisation's dedication and the resources provided, we felt totally ready and confident to stand on stage with the whole group.
The performances are pure joy! But honestly, even just the practice sessions are a worth joining up for. There’s so much laughter, energy, and shared enthusiasm. It’s so much fun to spend an evening learning and making music together. Vocally Wild isn't just a choir; it's a vibrant, supportive, and extremely professional community that makes performing feel effortless and exhilarating.
We can’t recommend Vocally Wild enough. If you’re looking for high-quality musical fun with the friendliest people in Melbourne, this is the choir for you!
The choir aims to enable anyone to share the special pleasure of choral singing at a quality level through performances in the community, with a balanced variety of music for all tastes, and providing support to improve musical skills
We rehearse on Tuesday nights and currently have vacancies for new members in all sections. We especially welcome men interested in giving singing a go – we always need more tenors and basses.
There is no entry requirement other than wanting to sing and willingness to learn to read parts. Experienced choristers are of course also very welcome to join the core of our choir, and contribute to the high quality of our performances.
You can come along and join in a Tuesday rehearsal any time, or join up, by emailing Derek Skues on skues.derek@gmail.com .
Our amazing start with Vocally Wild
Kendra and Andrew (new members, 2025)
Joining Vocally Wild last year has been one of the best decisions! As a couple, we were looking for a fun, creative outlet together, and we found so much more in this incredible community.
From the moment we walked in, we were struck by how welcoming and genuinely friendly everyone was. It's a testament to the choir’s spirit where newcomers are instantly made to feel like part of the family. The organisers were wonderfully supportive and took the time to make sure we were settled, knew where to be, and were buddied up with someone in our section of the choir.
What truly impressed us was the high level of professionalism in every session. The pre-session emails keeping us informed, the conductor's knowledge and attention to detail and the amazing accompanist who has a depth of experience and incredible skills as a pianist. We look forward to every rehearsal because the standard is excellent, the challenge to learn is all there and the vibe is all about fun!
We had a slightly unusual start as we joined just eight weeks before the major performance! Jumping into a 12-song repertoire with such little time could have been overwhelming, but we never felt stressed. A huge part of this was the fantastic support system in place. The access to recorded parts for practice outside of rehearsal was a game-changer. It allowed us to learn our parts at our own pace and arrive at rehearsal feeling confident, not lost. Thanks to the organisation's dedication and the resources provided, we felt totally ready and confident to stand on stage with the whole group.
The performances are pure joy! But honestly, even just the practice sessions are a worth joining up for. There’s so much laughter, energy, and shared enthusiasm. It’s so much fun to spend an evening learning and making music together. Vocally Wild isn't just a choir; it's a vibrant, supportive, and extremely professional community that makes performing feel effortless and exhilarating.
We can’t recommend Vocally Wild enough. If you’re looking for high-quality musical fun with the friendliest people in Melbourne, this is the choir for you!
