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Kerrie Polkinghorne. After having it on her bucket list for a little while, Kerrie decided the time was right and set out promoting through the local newspaper (remember that?!) and social media. On 16th April the first rehearsal was underway at a church hall in Marion, with a turnout of about 20 singers. And it didn't completely fail! Heidi Schutz was soon engaged as our piano accompanist and has put up with us ever since.
The choir soon moved to Faith Lutheran Church in Warradale, where we stayed for 10 years until our recent move to Cooinda Neighbourhood Centre. In that time the choir has developed a positive culture, strong friendships, a great committee, and a series of excellent concert experiences.
Some memorable performances include Captured at the Old Adelaide Gaol (2016), Angels and Fairies at Concordia College chapel (2019), Jazzin Around (2018), Christmas by Candlelight at Wesley Uniting Church (2021) and our 2021 trip to Hobart's Festival of Voices.
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During COVID-19 we produced virtual choir videos and an online concert, and was supported by the cities of Marion and Adelaide to produce an original music video with local singer-songwriter Jessica Bigg.
In 2022 Vocalize was the only community choir to compete in the Adelaide Eisteddfod and was lucky enough to take out the Helen Pietsch Choral Encouragement Award, a wonderful achievement!
Post-COVID we engaged in some
different activities including a collaboration with Hobart choir Nelson Sound, and some choir camps with guest clincians Nick Cannon and Jonathan Bligh.
In 2023 we participated in the Big Sing's performance of The Sorcerer with State Opera South Australia, as well as a collaborative charity concert with Unley choir La La Land -Unite for Ukraine.
In 2024 Vocalize presented the Australian premiere of Elaine Hagenberg's thrilling piece By Night, as part of our nature-themed concert, Earth, Wind and Choir.
In 2024 Vocalize performed our b
iggest show to date, two sold-out performances of the original show Bangers and Mash-Ups at the Adelaide Fringe, in collaboration with Soul Song Choirs from Queensland. This then toured Brisbane and Cairns later that year. In 2025 the show returned to the Adelaide Fringe, then toured Hobart in June 2025. Soul Song then took in to the UK!
Later this year Vocalize will perform a movie and musical themed concert with toe-tapping tunes and nostalgic melodies for all to enjoy.
Vocalize enjoys a wide variety of music, with many exciting days ahead for our ever-growing choir!
Kerrie Polkinghorne. After having it on her bucket list for a little while, Kerrie decided the time was right and set out promoting through the local newspaper (remember that?!) and social media. On 16th April the first rehearsal was underway at a church hall in Marion, with a turnout of about 20 singers. And it didn't completely fail! Heidi Schutz was soon engaged as our piano accompanist and has put up with us ever since.The choir soon moved to Faith Lutheran Church in Warradale, where we stayed for 10 years until our recent move to Cooinda Neighbourhood Centre. In that time the choir has developed a positive culture, strong friendships, a great committee, and a series of excellent concert experiences.
Some memorable performances include Captured at the Old Adelaide Gaol (2016), Angels and Fairies at Concordia College chapel (2019), Jazzin Around (2018), Christmas by Candlelight at Wesley Uniting Church (2021) and our 2021 trip to Hobart's Festival of Voices.
During COVID-19 we produced virtual choir videos and an online concert, and was supported by the cities of Marion and Adelaide to produce an original music video with local singer-songwriter Jessica Bigg.In 2022 Vocalize was the only community choir to compete in the Adelaide Eisteddfod and was lucky enough to take out the Helen Pietsch Choral Encouragement Award, a wonderful achievement!
Post-COVID we engaged in some
different activities including a collaboration with Hobart choir Nelson Sound, and some choir camps with guest clincians Nick Cannon and Jonathan Bligh.In 2023 we participated in the Big Sing's performance of The Sorcerer with State Opera South Australia, as well as a collaborative charity concert with Unley choir La La Land -Unite for Ukraine.
In 2024 Vocalize presented the Australian premiere of Elaine Hagenberg's thrilling piece By Night, as part of our nature-themed concert, Earth, Wind and Choir.
In 2024 Vocalize performed our b
iggest show to date, two sold-out performances of the original show Bangers and Mash-Ups at the Adelaide Fringe, in collaboration with Soul Song Choirs from Queensland. This then toured Brisbane and Cairns later that year. In 2025 the show returned to the Adelaide Fringe, then toured Hobart in June 2025. Soul Song then took in to the UK!Later this year Vocalize will perform a movie and musical themed concert with toe-tapping tunes and nostalgic melodies for all to enjoy.
Vocalize enjoys a wide variety of music, with many exciting days ahead for our ever-growing choir!
