About the SOS Choir
The Spirit of the Streets Choir, originally called the Big Issue Choir, was formed in 2007 with the leadership of Bernard and Eleanor Carney. The Choir is a registered incorporated not-for-profit charity.
Our Team​
We have many helpers within the choir who assist with setting up for rehearsal and greeting members and visitors as they arrive, checking the safety of venues, organising celebrations, and not forgetting our wonderful Heather Mithen and Anna Ossy-Orley who provide the choir with afternoon tea each week.
Operations Committee
The committee is responsible for the ongoing management of the choir and its activities.
The Board
The Choir also has a Board to ensure appropriate policies and practices and to provide legal and financial guidance
Tuesday Rehearsals
We meet every Tuesday afternoon from 1:30pm to 3:30pm at St Albans Church Hall, 423 Beaufort Street, Highgate. St Albans is located on the corner of St. Albans Ave and Beaufort St, Highgate, about 2kms north of the centre of the Perth CBD. No previous singing experience is required, just a desire to sing, make friends and have fun. There is no cost to being involved in the Choir.
What do we do on a Tuesday? We start the session with informal socialising over a cup of tea and coffee. Before commencing singing, information is provided on any upcoming activities and members’ birthdays are celebrated. The choir then warms up and enjoys singing a wide repertoire of songs.
The Spirit of the Streets Choir is a performing choir so we often use our Tuesday rehearsals to prepare for any forthcoming concerts.