When the Sydney Children’s Choir first performed I am not yet born by Elliott Gyger back in 1995, audiences were astounded – this was certainly not the music they were expecting to hear from children. This was music that was difficult to perform, intense and even confronting for audiences. The SCC became known for going beyond the boundaries of expectation, they were treated seriously on the arts scene and people listened. Over 200 commissions, nearly 25 years and one global pandemic later, we are setting out to challenge, astound and confront our audiences once more.

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Members of Sydney Children’s Choir rehearsing Hypnopompia. Photo courtesy of Sydney Children’s Choir

Hypnopompia (or the edge of the unknown) will see us reclaim the space where audiences are astounded, enchanted, challenged and confronted.

For the choristers of the Sydney Children’s Choir, a significant part of their identity is tied into their love of music and singing. For such a long time, during the pandemic, they were prevented from singing and had to endure regular news conferences where the one thing they love most was demonised. Whilst adults bunkered down and made sourdough, children lost...