Our Story

The Maroondah Singers was founded in Mitcham in 1968 by four local residents—Mervyn and May Vagg, George Irvine and John Williams. A public meeting held in the North Blackburn shopping centre on May 31st attracted 45 people, a conductor was found and the choir commenced rehearsal in the Mountview Uniting church hall in Mitcham where it still meets.

The first performance was in December 1968 and since then the choir has performed at a large range of venues and events in Melbourne and throughout Victoria. Participation in the Maroondah Council Carols is a highlight of the choir's calendar. Other recent highlights include the 40th Anniversary Concert at the Karralyka Theatre and two performances in conjunction with the Maroondah Symphony Orchestra of Puccini's "Messa di Gloria".

Maroondah Singers perform at the Dallas Brooks Centre
with the Salvation Army Melbourne Staff Band