The Australian National Choral Association (ANCA) is thrilled to bring the exceptional Dr Christopher Kiver to Australia in 2025. An acclaimed choral expert, Dr Kiver will tour Australia from 25 June to 27 July 2025, offering choirs and conductors the unique opportunity to work with this outstanding choral clinician through ANCA events and exclusive workshops.

There are three workshops being presented in Canberra on Wednesday 2 July, 2025, ANU School of Music (see below). 

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. 

WORKSHOP 1: Children's Choral Workshop 

Supported by the Instrumental Music Program and ANCA

Wednesday 2 July, 4:30pm - 5:30pm, Big Band Room, ANU (Peter Karmel Building)

WORKSHOP 2: Community Choral Workshop

Supported by Community Music Centre & Tuggeranong Arts Centre (Sing With Toby), and ANCA

Wednesday 2 July, 7:00pm - 8:15pm, Big Band Room, ANU (Peter Karmel Building)

Please attend the pre-workshop rehearsal on Tuesday 17 June, 5:30pm - 7:00pm, Tuggeranong Arts Centre (Sing With Toby rehearsal)

WORKSHOP 3: Advanced Choral Workshop

Supported by Community Music Centre and ANCA

Wednesday 2 July, 8:30pm - 10:00pm, Big Band Room, ANU (Peter Karmel Building)