All Ages

World Singing Day

Join thousands around the world in sharing the joy of simply singing together!

World ~Singing Day~

#No experience necessary, just bring your voice and enthusiasm!

Celebrate World Singing Day at the Empire’s Church Theatre on Saturday 18 October, hosted by acclaimed choral conductor and arts educator Kate Albury.

Kate brings a wealth of experience to this global day of song, having led award-winning choirs, conducted national workshops, and fostered arts programs across some of Queensland’s most respected schools. Known for her dynamic leadership and passion for storytelling through choral performance, Kate promises an uplifting afternoon of music-making and community connection.

Saturday 18 October - 2:00pm


BOOKINGS NOT REQUIRED FREE


Music


2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meet your host: ~Kate Albury~

Meet your host: Kate Albury


Kate Albury holds a Bachelor of Arts Music and a Bachelor of Music Education from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, Griffith University, as well as a Master’s Degree in Choral Conducting at the University of Queensland.

Kate served as Choral Director and Middle School Event Coordinator at Brisbane Grammar School for over a decade, growing the choral program in both numbers and reputation. In 2010, she toured Europe with the school’s premier Choir, achieving first place in an International Youth Music Festival in Vienna. Driven by her passion for leadership in the creative arts, she then took on the role of Head of the Arts Faculty at St Patrick’s College, Shorncliffe, and later progressed to Head of Culture. She currently holds the newly established position of Head of Co-Curricular – Culture and Enrichment Programs at Brisbane Boys College.

Kate has conducted choirs and workshops for Voices of Birralee, the State Honours Ensemble Program, and the Queensland Conservatorium. Most significantly, she has frequently joined with conductors from around Australia to be part of the Artistic Team of the National Gondwana Choral School. Kate is highly sought after as an adjudicator and workshop presenter, specialising in choral music and engagement in co-curricular programs. Her great passion is encouraging storytelling through dynamic choral performances.

#World Singing Day 2024

Acknowledgement
of country

The Empire acknowledges the Traditional Custodians, the Giabal, Jarowair and Western Wakka Wakka peoples, where we work and present stories. We would like to pay respect to the Elders, past and present and to all First Nations peoples.

Artwork: We Are Yuree by Adrian Bauwens

Empire Theatre