The Hobart Orpheus Choir meets at the Salvation Army Citadel. 180 Elizabeth Street, Hobart, Tasmania, every Monday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm to sing together and enjoy making music. The choir’s repertoire comprises a wide range of works for mixed male and female voices, from sacred and classical composers, as well as operas and operettas, jazz and easy listening music, as well as traditional and contemporary songs.

Established in 1877, the choir is one of Australia’s oldest. Leading the current group of approx. 50 voices is Madeleine Dyer, the musical director and conductor. Her mission and ours are to present the Tasmanian community with outstanding thrice-yearly performances of a broad range of choral music and to provide opportunities for aspiring young musicians as soloists.

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The current accompanist of the choir is Elizabeth Rockliff. Elizabeth was born on the North-West coast of Tasmania and studied pianoforte and music education at the Tasmanian Conservatorium of Music. She has taught music in Hobart schools, and accompanied Ogilvie High School choirs in local, interstate and overseas performances. As an accompanist and repetiteur, she has been involved in musical activities throughout the Hobart area, officiating in Eisteddfods and working with various choral organisations, including the Tasmanian Conservatorium Chorale and Festival of Voices.

The Hobart Orpheus Choir is proudly a member of Australian National Choral Association (A.N.C.A.)

All enquiries from outside musical groups & events/performance requests will be forwarded to Madeleine, our Musical Director.

See our 'WHAT'S ON' page for details of upcoming performances.

Become a member. The Hobart Orpheus Choir welcomes new members of any age with a passion for singing. Membership is open to anyone with a basic ability to read music and hold a part. Singing in a choir can be a rewarding experience, and we promote a relaxed, sociable atmosphere, great for meeting new people. Sit in on one of our rehearsals and get a feel for what it’s like to sing with the Hobart Orpheus Choir.