ARCappella - the choir of ARC theatre company

ARC’s choir first appeared at the Darebin Festival, Edwards Lake Family Day in 1997. It officially became ARCappella – the four part a cappella unaccompanied choir of ARC in 2000.
Community Choirs and the benefits of community singing have become popular around Melbourne over the past few years, because they provide a non traditional recreational activity and allow individuals to feel part of something bigger; and connected to their local environment, promoting a sense of health a well-being.
ARCappella rehearses every Wednesday evening throughout the year at the Donald Street Community Hall, Donald Street Preston. ARCappella is renowned for its diverse repertoire that includes everything from the Beatles, to African spirituals, to pop songs and musical numbers (and we're always open for new repertoire suggestions!). The only rule is it must be a cappella. Our performances range from community events such as music festivals, to wineries, retirement villages, weddings, birthdays and a range of Christmas events.


The Specific Objectives of ARCappella
• To encourage and develop the vocal talent
• To achieve a high level of expertise within the choir, promoting self esteem and self worth amongst its members
• To perform at community festivals and other occasions and participate as part of the community.

ARCappella has provided a platform for not only young people to show off their vocal talents, but about community spirit and participation.

ARCappella members are volunteers and a significant number have been singing with the choir since joining ARC as a teenager or young adult, growing up in this group, which now features singers of all ages.

In 2009, Arcappella was awarded with the city of Darebin Australia Day Award for its contribution to the Darebin Community.

ARC Christmas Choir 2009
ARCappella, the choir of ARC Theatre Company, is hosting the ARC Christmas Choir 2009 for all interested singers, culminating in a range of performances including Darebin Carols by Candlelight, Ivanhoe Boulevard of Christmas Lights and the Federation Square Christmas Choirs performances.

This is a 10-week program with weekly Wednesday night rehearsals in Preston, 7.30-9.30 commencing with an open audition and registration night on the 7th of October. No previous choir experience necessary. Males and females of all voice parts (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) are welcome.