Choral
Friday 31st July, 2026
* Only TWO entries per school allowed in this discipline.
VENUE: ALL sections will be held at the Balaklava Uniting Church – See Eisteddfod Venues page
CONVENOR: Danielle Mudge
ADJUDICATOR: Leonie Hempton
Leonie Hempton completed her undergraduate studies at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and continued piano and accompanying studies in London. After returning to Australia, she worked for many years as a repetiteur and accompanist in opera companies, theatre companies and with singers and instrumentalists. Leonie became increasingly more involved with choirs and choral conducting, completing a degree in conducting through Flinders Street School of Music, under the direction of Carl Crossin.
Her strong background in liturgical music equipped her well to be the Director of Music at St Peter’s Cathedral, Adelaide where she developed and maintained the music program until 2020.
Leonie taught music in NSW secondary schools including Ascham, Kincoppal Rose Bay, and North Sydney Girls High School before moving to Adelaide where she was a teacher at Marryatville High School until 2017.
In 2014 Leonie received an OAM in recognition of her service to the community through music.
She currently works with several Young Adelaide Voices choirs, and is the conductor of the St Peter’s Cathedral Song School.
GENERAL DISCIPLINE INFORMATION
Entrants MUST read the Syllabus Notes for Friday 31st July 2026 for detailed information and the Rules & Conditions of Entry
Choral Stage Area plan at Balaklava Uniting Church is available to view
Choirs include 10 or more voices
Choirs may sing A Capella or accompanied
SEE SYLLABUS page for details on how to enter.
Choral Sections:
Depending on number of entries, some SECTIONS may be divided, combined, cancelled or have entries CLOSED EARLY when capacity is reached
9.00am – Junior Choir – Year 6 & under
10.30am – Senior ‘A’ Choir – Year 12 & under
12.00pm – Senior ‘B’ Choir – Year 12 & under
2.00pm – Choral Workshop (non-competitive) – Any age including adults
ANNOUNCE CHOIR CHAMPION
For full Friday details click HERE (Updated 07/07/2026)
(See the Program page for full program)