The People
While these things have been time consuming and difficult to fit into my busy schedule the thing I found the be the real challenge was
the music itself................
I do not have a background in music so I had to very quickly gain extensive knowledge in this area as musical knowledge was needed
to provide the choir with Harmony CD'S and to help with choral arrangements. Within a space of only 4 weeks I went from knowing
nothing more than the four spaces of the Treble Cleff spelt FACE to understanding enough musically to competently use Finale
software and start arranging songs for the choir. I found that I really enjoy learning about music and have now study for and passed
some Australian Music Examination Board (AMEB) exams.
My time is given to AAC on a voluntary basis. My involvement is purely for my love of ABBA's music and music generally as well as the
many good friendships I have made with choir members along the way.
I would love you to join us on Monday nights from 7.30pm to 9pm at the St Columba's Uniting Church, crn Fawkner and Farrer Sts,
Braddon and invite you to drop in for a look at what we do.
Casey White
Musical Director
Bio coming soon
Apart from performing as a classical Baritone Daniel is also establishing himself as an arranger, conductor and accompanist. He
regularly arranges and conducts sacred music for a small ensemble at his local church and recently conducted a recording of sacred
and gospel pieces for string orchestra and soprano in Sydney .
Daniel is the musical director of three choirs including Strange Weather and the accompanist for the Andante Andante choir. He has
enjoyed working with Andante Andante and it's wonderful musical director.
For more information www.danbrinsmead.weebly.com
the music itself................
I do not have a background in music so I had to very quickly gain extensive knowledge in this area as musical knowledge was needed
to provide the choir with Harmony CD'S and to help with choral arrangements. Within a space of only 4 weeks I went from knowing
nothing more than the four spaces of the Treble Cleff spelt FACE to understanding enough musically to competently use Finale
software and start arranging songs for the choir. I found that I really enjoy learning about music and have now study for and passed
some Australian Music Examination Board (AMEB) exams.
My time is given to AAC on a voluntary basis. My involvement is purely for my love of ABBA's music and music generally as well as the
many good friendships I have made with choir members along the way.
I would love you to join us on Monday nights from 7.30pm to 9pm at the St Columba's Uniting Church, crn Fawkner and Farrer Sts,
Braddon and invite you to drop in for a look at what we do.
Casey White
Musical Director
Bio coming soon
Apart from performing as a classical Baritone Daniel is also establishing himself as an arranger, conductor and accompanist. He
regularly arranges and conducts sacred music for a small ensemble at his local church and recently conducted a recording of sacred
and gospel pieces for string orchestra and soprano in Sydney .
Daniel is the musical director of three choirs including Strange Weather and the accompanist for the Andante Andante choir. He has
enjoyed working with Andante Andante and it's wonderful musical director.
For more information www.danbrinsmead.weebly.com
Allison Pyke
Founder and President
I founded the Andante Andante Choir Inc. in 2004. A life time of love for ABBA's music and the
lack of opportunity to share this love outside the internet environment were the driving forces
behind my decision to start the choir. Since deciding to start the choir I have been a "Jack(Jill)-
of-all-trades" doing everything from being a:
Daniel Brinsmead
Accompanist
Daniel is originally from Albury and has been studying in Canberra for the last four years. He
has recently completed an Honours year at the ANU School of Music, majoring in classical
voice under the direction of Stephen Bennett. During this time he has performed solos at
events such as the Italian Opera Gala, Austrian Embassy Haydn Competition finals,
Government House, the Polish embassy and Mozart’s Missa Brevis. He recently performed as
the Bass soloist for Mozart’s Requiem with S.C.U.N.A (The A.N.U choral society) and the
National Capital Orchestra. Outside the A.C.T he has been a vocal scholar for the last three
years at Opera in the Alps held inBeechworth.
Founder and President
I founded the Andante Andante Choir Inc. in 2004. A life time of love for ABBA's music and the
lack of opportunity to share this love outside the internet environment were the driving forces
behind my decision to start the choir. Since deciding to start the choir I have been a "Jack(Jill)-
of-all-trades" doing everything from being a:
- human resources manager (finding and hiring musical directors, musical arrangers
and accompanists), - publicity officer (writing articles, giving interviews to promote the choir and encouraging
people to join), - fund raising manager,
- webmaster,
- account manger, and
- administrator.
Daniel Brinsmead
Accompanist
Daniel is originally from Albury and has been studying in Canberra for the last four years. He
has recently completed an Honours year at the ANU School of Music, majoring in classical
voice under the direction of Stephen Bennett. During this time he has performed solos at
events such as the Italian Opera Gala, Austrian Embassy Haydn Competition finals,
Government House, the Polish embassy and Mozart’s Missa Brevis. He recently performed as
the Bass soloist for Mozart’s Requiem with S.C.U.N.A (The A.N.U choral society) and the
National Capital Orchestra. Outside the A.C.T he has been a vocal scholar for the last three
years at Opera in the Alps held inBeechworth.
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