The Woden Valley Youth Choir is a performing choir based in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. Its performs not only in Canberra but also across Australia and internationally during regular tours. The name derives from the Woden Valley district of Canberra.
There are three choirs catering for different ages - Junior (8 to 9), Intermediate (10 to 11) and Performing (12 to 21).
The musical director of the choir is Alpha Gregory, a well-known Canberra choral director and children's music teacher. Lucy Bermingham is Intermediate Choir Conductor and Veronica Moore is Junior Choir Conductor.
Read more about Woden Valley Youth Choir: History, Discography
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