“Graduate Singers are not just a choir but a true choral community. They are an ensemble with a clear identity and passion for what they perform. The group consists of singers from all walks of life and yet the precision, balance and blend they achieve is remarkable. If you haven’t heard them, go!”

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Timothy Wayne-Wright
June 2025

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Graduate Singers (known affectionately as ‘Grads’) is one of Adelaide’s premier choirs, praised by The Advertiser as “one of Adelaide’s finest.” For nearly 50 years, Grads has been a vibrant force in South Australia’s choral music scene, earning critical acclaim for its polished performances and artistic integrity.

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Renowned for its versatility, Grads seamlessly navigates the full spectrum of choral repertoire—from majestic large-scale works to the finesse of chamber music. The choir brings together some of Adelaide’s most experienced choral singers, many of whom are regularly featured in major productions across the state. Its diverse membership is united by a shared passion for precision, balance, blend, and beauty.

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Grads is driven by a mission to keep choral music not just alive, but thriving—presenting accessible, high-quality, and diverse performances that celebrate both tradition and innovation. The ensemble is deeply embedded in the local arts community, frequently collaborating with a wide range of artists and organisations, from emerging talents to established institutions.

 

In addition to presenting its own concert series, Grads maintains an active schedule of special engagements. Recent highlights include workshops with former King’s Singer Timothy Wayne-Wright, a Musica Viva masterclass with Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge conductor Stephen Layton, and performances with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Band of the South Australian Police, City of Adelaide, Norwood Symphony Orchestra, Adelaide Wind Orchestra, and the Adelaide Summer Orchestra in support of the Save the Children charity.

Past directors include conductor and vocalist Timothy Marks, founder of Adelaide Chamber Singers Dr Carl Crossin OAM, and conductor and ABC Classic FM presenter Graham Abbott.

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Graduate Singers is a member of the Australian National Choral Association.