VIVA VISION

We are not only providing music for children in Victoria, but promoting understanding of music and culture from around the world, increasing confidence and citizenship amongst our singers and fulfilling an overall need for excellence through a love of music. Some of our key focuses are:

Vision: Viva strives to make the world a better place. Singers and audiences gain an international perspective through our repertoire, hosting and touring. The choir itself is a community that promotes artistry and cooperation. Within themselves, singers develop self-confidence and discipline, musical abilities, and inner joy.

Repertoire: International folk and art music forms the basis of the Viva experience because these aesthetic adventures are essential to a meaningful life. Only the best is good enough for children, and our musical literature takes singers to levels they don't encounter anywhere else, whether humourous, introspective, or jubilant. MC Terry Anderson said at World of Children's Choirs - 2001: "It's wonderful to hear children making beautiful music; let's not forget also that beautiful music makes wonderful children”.

Music-making: Singing is one of the most basic human activities, stretching back untold generations, yet threatened in today's "only for professionals" society. Viva believes that everyone can and should sing, and that this "artistic nutrition” promotes health through its emotional and physical expression.

Excellence: Viva promotes education rather than mere entertainment, and our challenging repertoire necessitates thoughtful preparation. Rehearsals & performances develop a thirst for doing things to the best of one's ability.

Commitment: We expect regular attendance and performance participation because this is the way to help members reach their full potential as musicians and as citizens of the world.

Staff: Our conductors and accompanists represent the highest standards of both musical and educational expertise, and we care deeply about our singers and the music we all make together.

Administration & Volunteers: we're organized and motivated to make the music happen!