Perth Undergraduate Choral Society

Love to sing?

Want to discover African Music?

Join the Perth Undergraduate Choral Society (PUCS) as we prepare a concert of songs from South Africa to Kenya and Nigeria.

We are excited to announce that our conductor for 2010 will be Jonathan Paxman. Jon has heaps of experience with African music and is very excited to be sharing it with us.

The first rehearsal for the concert will be held from 7-9pm on Monday 22nd February in room G5 at the UWA School of Music. Arrive at 6.30pm for free pizza before the rehearsal.

We rehearse every Monday from 7-9 pm. No auditions are necessary and you are welcome to come along to a few rehearsals before you become a financial member.

Previous Concerts

2009 Concerts

Our second concert was a performance of "Early Music" from Byrd, Bruckner, Victoria as well as Bach favourites in Wesley Church on October 10th.

“Beautiful Music Through the Ages” — Concert 2, 2009.

Our first concert or 2009 was a performance of Handel's Israel and Egypt on May 16th in the Perth town hall with the Fremantle Chamber Orchestra and Dominic Perisinotto.

“Israel in Egypt” — Concert 1, 2009.

2008 Concerts

Our final concert for 2008 was a performance of Rutter's Gloria along with a selection of other pieces by Parry, Stanford, Tallis, Rheinburger and more. It was performed on Saturday October 25th.

“Gloria” — Concert 3, 2008.

Our second concert of 2008 was a collaboration with UWACS in a performance of Dvorak's Stabat Mater with MetSo, conducted by Burhan Guner on August 31st.

Our first concert of 2008, Ain't Misbehavin' was on May 10th at Floreat Uniting Church.

“Ain't Misbehavin'” — Concert 1, 2008.

2007 Concerts

Our last concert for 2007 was a selection of works by Ralph Vaughan Williams including "In Windsor Forest" and "Serenade to Music", held on Saturday, October 6th in Government House Ballroom.

“In Windsor Forest” — Concert 2, 2007.

Our concert, “Mozart Vespers - Vivaldi Gloria”, was held on Saturday the 26th of May in St Josephs Church

“Mozart Vespers - Vivaldi Gloria” — Concert 1, 2007.

2006 Concerts

Our final concert for 2006, “Fauré Requiem”, was held on Saturday, October 14th in the Trinity Uniting Church (72 St. Georges Tce, Perth).

“Fauré Requiem” — Concert 3, 2006.

The programme for this concert included:

• “Fauré Requiem”,
• “Cantique de Jean Racine”, and
• “Pavane”

• “Give unto the Lord”,
• “Spirit of the Lord is upon me”

Our second concert of 2006, “Throughout the Ages”, was held on Saturday, August 12th at St George's Cathedral, in collaboration with the Midland Brick Brass.

“Throughout the Ages” — Concert 2, 2006.

The programme for this concert included:

• “Psalm 150” by Heinrich Schutz,
• “Zadok the Priest” by Handel,
• “O Jesu Christ meins Lebens Licht” by J. S. Bach,
• “Jerusalem” by Parry, and
• “I Vow To Thee My Country” by Holst.

Our first concert this year was held on Saturday May 27th at Perth Modern School.

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This concert included:

• Missa Brevis in A Major (BWV 234) and Jesus bleibet meine Freude — Johann Sebatian Bach
• Portions of Elijah — Felix Mendelssohn
• Portions of Messiah — George Frideric Handel