Rachael returns from choral school

Umina singer Rachael McMahon has returned after attending the Gondwana National Choral School in Sydney in January.

Ms McMahon joined over 280 young people from across the country for two weeks where she learnt from some of Australia's leading conductors, composers and musicians under the direction of artistic director and founder Ms Lyn Williams.

After a schedule that included rehearsals of new music, dance workshops, music composition sessions and a Sydney sight-seeing trip, the school culminated in two concerts at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

Ms McMahon said she was thrilled to be able to meet so many of her musical peers in one place.

"Gondwana National Choral School was an amazing experience, not only because we got to learn from inspiring conductors and sing the most amazing variety of music, but also because we made so many new friends from all over Australia who love singing as much as we do," she said.

Ms McMahon auditioned for the school in August last year.

The school aims to equip young musicians with the skills, inspiration and confidence to perform at the highest level, allowing them to perform with some of the world's best musicians and ensembles and represent Australia on the national and international stage.

Media Release, 15 Feb 2011 Rachel Whealy, Gondwana National Choral Program