Photograph taken at a Concert at St.Columba’s Church, Hawthorn. 6th April, 2008.

The Hills Choral Society is an incorporated community choir based in the Mitcham Hills area, which has been singing a rich variety of music for over 40 years and currently has over 40 members (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass).

The choir was formed in 1965 with Alan Field being the first Conductor / Music Director, soon followed by William Harrison OAM who was Music Director for 26 years.  We are pleased with the stability and the traditions of the choir.

The choir rehearses each Wednesday night and performs 3 main concerts each year (most commonly in April, July and November) with special performances given at local churches at Christmas; traditionally the choir also sings carols in the wards of the Daw Park Repatriation Hospital. For the main concerts the choir is supported by guest vocalists and musicians.

The choir has developed a reputation for its broad repertoire and entertaining programming.  Our repertoire includes traditional and classical, religious and opera choral pieces, particularly in the British tradition but with selections from music from all over the world. We also sing from the more modern and popular choral music including selections from musicals and show tunes, jazz cabaret and folk.

The Hills Choral Society has a committee made up of 6 officers (elected at the annual general meeting held in November each year) along with 2 choir representatives, who meet once every month or two months as required.