We're back into it!

After a fantastic End of Year Fundraising Concert at Sydney Boys High School on November 21st, we enjoyed our usual summer break and are now back into it! 2010 promises to be a great year for The Bees with a new Musical Director in the wings (we are down to a short list of talented individuals) and all the energy that will bring to the choir.

Meantime, feel free to leave comments on our guest book page.

For full details on upcoming events click here.

HONEYBEES CHOIR SYDNEY

The Honeybees is a non-profit community choir established primarily for the purpose of promoting & encouraging a cappella singing - in particular, gospel music - in Australia.

We are not a religious choir, but are united in our love of the uplifting and passionate quality of the gospel genre. Our repertoire includes traditional gospel songs, as well as modern gospel-inspired numbers, which draw on related musical styles such as soul, R & B and jazz.

The Honeybees came together in 1996 under the direction of acclaimed singer-songwriter Tony Backhouse. In 2003, we welcomed Dynes Austin as Musical Director. Under his leadership, we have expanded our gospel repertoire and embraced many new performance opportunities.  In 2010 we will be welcoming a new Musical Director.  Details to be revealed in the near future.

We enjoy performing and are involved in approximately 12 gigs each year. Commitment to rehearsals and to performing at gigs is a requirement of membership.

We choose to perform – either paid or unpaid – at gigs which have meaning to us and which can signal support for an issue, a cause, or a service. Over the years, we have performed in many venues at a wide range of events including concerts and special services, weddings and funerals, fundraising events, book launches and theatrical performances.