ChoirWorks
Classical Choral Excellence
Director of Music Dr. Debra Shearer-Dirié
An auditioned community choir based in Brisbane, Australia
We rehearse on Tuesdays at 347 Old Cleveland Road, Coorparoo.
A choral exploration of Earth, stars, space, and the limitless human spirit.
Join ChoirWorks and Dr Debra Shearer-Dirié for a breathtaking musical journey to the edge of the known universe and beyond. Expanding Horizons explores humanity’s enduring fascination with the cosmos, weaving together powerful contemporary choral works with insights from cutting-edge astrophysics.
Adding a unique dimension to the performance, Professor Tamara Davis, astrophysicist from the University of Queensland, will guide audiences through some of the most profound discoveries of modern cosmology.
Experience an event where music and science meet—inviting us to look upward, outward, and forward as we contemplate the wonders of our universe.
On 23 May 2026, ChoirWorks and Director of Music Dr. Debra Shearer-Dirié presented Into the Light to a very large and appreciative audience in the stunning surrounds of St John’s Cathedral.
We were joined by the Sinfonia of St Andrew’s, soprano Likarisa Brooker, tenor Elliott Beauchamp, harpist Janita Billingham, and organist Rachel Hocking.
Our thanks to everyone involved, both performers and audience, for making this a very memorable event.
Current and former members of ChoirWorks and Brisbane Concert Choir will mark the 30th anniversary with a celebratory luncheon at Naldham House in Brisbane on 18 July 2026. If you wish more detail on this please email contact@choirworks.au
As can be seen from the photos, we had fun performing our Yuletide Jazz concert to a very large Lightspace audience with Director of Music, Dr Debra Shearer-Dirié, and featuring Kelsey Giarola and her trio on Sunday, 7 December.
“What a fabulous concert. Nothing short of breathtaking. This choir just takes me to another place.”
30th Anniversary Year
For over 25 years we were known as Brisbane Concert Choir. Along the way we changed our name to ChoirWorks, and this year we are celebrating the substantial milestone of performing for 30 years.
This event was very successful and enjoyable, attended by current and past members of the choir.
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Into the Light
We hope you were able to join us for this sumptuous program featuring LUX by Dan Forrest and Handel’s Chandos Anthem No 11.
St John’s Cathedral
373 Ann Street, Brisbane
Saturday, 23 May 2026 6.30pm
Expanding Horizons
Join us for a musical journey through the cosmos, guided by our special guest Prof. Tamara Davis.
Steele Building, UQ, St Lucia
Sunday, 13 September 2026 3.30pm