Updated on 12/08/2024
Regrettably the Canberra Swiss Choir known as the ‘Crèmeschnitte Chörli’ no longer exists. Unfortunately, funding dried up. Despite all efforts made by the planning group, ongoing financial support could not be secured. This made it impossible for the choir to continue.
We thank the ACT Government for their support over the last seven years through the multicultural grants program. This enabled the choir to thrive and perform at retirement villages and other centers around Canberra and bring some ‘sunshine’ into people’s lives.
The last and very successful concert was held on 21 May 2023 at the Southern Cross Care Ozanam Village. For information on other places the choir performed, go to the Choir page.
On 28 May 2024 the Choir held its closing rehearsal at the Harmonie German Club for all those who ever sang in the choir. It was a fun evening but sadly, the last time we sang together.
There are a few people who will continue in a Sing-along Group, meeting socially on the SECOND and FOURTH Tuesday of each month from 6:15 to 7:30 pm. This informal group works without the guidance of a conductor, but for the time being under the guidance of the accompanist Linus on the FOURTH Tuesday of each month.
Meeting dates for the Sing-along Group are:
August 13 – please note, there is no sing-along today
August 27 – meeting yes, but no Linus this month
September 10
September 24
If you are interested to join the sing-along group, we look forward to hearing from you. You may just turn up at any of the meeting dates or contact Cathy Schmidli (Secretary of the Canberra Swiss Club).
Please be mindful that the risk of Covid infection is ongoing. Don’t attend sing-along sessions and social get-togethers if you are unwell, and please observe public health guidelines.