Sacred Songs: Friday 11 July 2025 6.30pm – 8.30pm

All Saints, Wickham Terrace, Brisbane

Held in collaboration with the Australian National Choral Association, Queensland Chapter

Join us for a unique and enriching evening of sacred choral music with our esteemed international guest, Chris Kiver! As part of a massed choir, we will explore exciting sacred music repertoire while developing our singing techniques under his expert guidance. Chris will share insights into the music and help us deepen our understanding and performance. This is an opportunity you won’t want to miss – come sing, learn and be inspired!

As part of this exciting collaboration with ANCA, RSCM members qualify for the heavily-discounted price of $33 (non-member price: $60). QLD Members – keep an eye on your inbox for your promo code!


Other Queensland Events with Chris Kiver

In addition to Sacred Songs, other events Chris will be leading during his time in Brisbane include:

Community Choir Workshop: Saturday 12 July, 9.30am – 5.30pm

Held at Mt Alvernia College (82 Cremorne Road, Kedron), you will hear from Chris in his Keynote address, as well as sing in a massed choir

Conductor PD with Podium Time: Sunday 13 July, 12-4.30pm

Held at Mt Alvernia College (82 Cremorne Road, Kedron), where conductors will get some podium time with Chris.

If you are interested in making a weekend of it, the RSCM Member’s Discount applies to the 3 Day Super Pass as well, allowing you to save $110 on the standard price! Again, watch our membership emails for details.


About Chris Kiver

Dr Kiver is a sought-after clinician, frequently guest-conducting and adjudicating in China, Australia, New Zealand, and across the USA for ACDA and NAfME. His expertise includes conducting and vocal pedagogy, changing voices, music ministry, programming, recruitment, score study, rehearsal methodology and choral advocacy.

Currently a Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at Pennsylvania State University, Dr Kiver is a double Grammy Award winner and a recipient of the World Choral Symposium Foundation Scholarship and the PSU President’s Award.

A graduate of the Universities of London, Michigan, and Florida State University, Dr Kiver studied with eminent conductors, including Blackstone, Eichenberger, Thomas, and Bernius. Before moving to the US, Dr Kiver worked in Brisbane, where those who had the pleasure of singing with him will be eager for a repeat of his dynamic, educative and engaging approach.