South West Sydney's Premier Choir
About us
Welcome to Macarthur Singers, an enthusiastic community choir, united by our love for music. With around 40 dedicated members from diverse backgrounds, we come together to share our deep commitment to singing.
Throughout each year, we present three quality and varied concerts, showcasing a diverse repertoire, ranging from classical masterpieces to modern favourites, ensuring each performance is an exciting musical journey.
Through music, we unite in harmony, bringing joy and inspiration to our community. Join us as we celebrate the art of singing and create unforgettable musical experiences together.
Musical Director
Jillian Bridge
Jillian is a violin teacher, conductor, and freelance violinist. She has been the Musical Director of the Macarthur Singers since 2007 and has led the Southern Highlands Symphony Orchestra since its inauguration in 2014.
Accompanist
Mark Cranston Reid
Mark has been accompanist with The Macarthur Singers since 2008. He has over 45 years of experience across Sydney as a Musical Director, composer, conductor, arranger, vocal coach, performer and accompanist.
~ Upcoming Concert ~
Join Macarthur Singers as they “Jazz It Up!” at their next concert, singing jazz favourites from Cole Porter, Louis Armstrong, Chicago and more. The choir will be accompanied by a 3-piece band of musicians from the local and greater Sydney and Southern Highlands areas.
Once again, we are putting together a very fine raffle of very lovely prizes. All proceeds from the raffle will be donated to Blue Wren House – Camden Women’s Shelter who provide women and children experiencing domestic and family violence with a safe, secure and supported place to call home.
Raffle tickets cash only $2 each or 3 for $5.
Highlights ~2024
From Darkness to Light Gallery 2023
Join Us
We are a community choir that welcomes all. No audition is required – just a love of singing and enthusiasm. We are always looking for new people excited to share our love of music!We usually rehearse each Tuesday night at Carrington Recreation Hall, Sheathers Lane (becomes Werombi Road), Camden Google maps from 7:30pm ’till 10pm – however please call the number below to confirm, as now and again we may have a Tuesday night off!We consider each and every member of our group to be like an extended family member, a person who we can rehearse with, perform with and enjoy the camaraderie of Macarthur Singers.So if you have an interest in joining us, or just would like to enquire about becoming a member, please do not hesitate to contact us; we are more than happy to speak with you.
Email: info@macarthursingers.org.au
Phone: Sue Moore 0412687987
More about Jillian
Jillian is a member of “The Occasional Performing Sinfonia” (TOPS) and plays for various musical societies in Sydney. She is a founding and ongoing member of the Macarthur Strings Quartet.Jillian was the conductor of Fisher’s Ghost Youth Orchestra in Campbelltown for 15 years and a member of the baroque group 'Les Amis' for many years.Jillian coordinates the string program at Wollondilly Anglican College and conducts their string ensembles. She has taught chamber music at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and been a string tutor at many music camps for the State Education Department and several School Spectaculars. For fun, she sings with the a capella choir ‘Southland’ and has performed in overseas choral festivals.
More about Mark
Mark has been accompanist with The Macarthur Singers since 2008. He has over 45 years of experience across Sydney as a Musical Director, pianist, composer, conductor, arranger, vocal coach, performer, and accompanist.Mark’s work as a musical director includes the Australian premiere of Jekyll and Hyde, as well as West Side Story, Little Shop of Horrors, King and I, Oklahoma, Pirates of Penzance, The Pajama Game, Godspell, The Merry Widow, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and Jersey Boys. He shares his wealth of experience by mentoring new Musical Directors.In 2017, Mark was the Musical Director and Principal Conductor for Key Change, a concert raising awareness of mental health issues. In 2019 Mark was the musical director for Les Miserables, collaborating with director Geraldine Turner. Mark also worked with Geraldine touring on Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris.Mark also conceived revues at the Sydney Seymour Centre as well as various cabarets. Other credits include being principal arranger for the Cumberland Gang Show and composing original music for the musical Superkids. Mark also provided the arrangements and conducted the music for the opening of the Orion Centre in Campsie.As a pianist, Mark performed for the world premiere of Jon English’ Paris and has worked with orchestras and other ensembles including the TOPs Orchestra, The Footlighters, Campbelltown-Camden District Band and the South West Sydney Philharmonic as well as many musical theatre shows. For the past 15 years, Mark has been the accompanist for the Macarthur Singers. Mark works with a number of schools in vocal coaching, mentoring and accompanying students and as a private piano teacher.His on-stage credits include Pontius Pilate in Jesus Christ Superstar.