How it all began …
The Redland City Choir has its origins in humble beginnings. In 2013, a small article appeared in the
local community newspaper, asking for volunteers to form a choir to perform at the Redlands Easter
Family Festival. Led by singer/songwriter Anita Taylor, it would be a one-off performance. We would
practise, perform and part company afterwards.
Little did we know …
The choir wanted to keep singing. When we were invited to perform at the Redland Museum Open
Day, we jumped at the chance. From there, invitations to more events kept us practising and honing
our skills, and we were joined by new members. As praise poured in from an appreciative public,
Anita began to dream of what our choir could do for the community. In 2014, we held the first
Redlands White Christmas, an event that has continued every year, except for 2020. During this time,
over $40,000 from our concerts has been donated to The Redland Foundation to support victims of
domestic violence.
The Redland City Choir was borne out of a desire to serve the community and, more than a decade
later, this dedication remains at the heart of its values.
Redland City Choir at the 2013 Easter Family Festival
Redland City Choir recording the first album; Christmas Is Here.
Redland City Choir celebrates 10 years of sharing joy through music.
Choir Director 2013 – 2025
Anita Taylor was the founding director of the Redland City Choir and AVA music school. Trained as a musician and singer her passion is to share the joy of music with the community and help individuals/groups find their voices. Anita’s national and international training has given her creative and broad ideas for production and presentation in music performance. She has had opportunities to work in the professional music world but embraces the opportunity to work with members of the community; working with those who sing for the love of singing!
Anita works as a singing teacher, is a talented songwriter as well as being the artistic director of the Redland City Choir. She continues her music education at the Conservatorium of Music learning the latest vocal techniques. Anita works passionately to help individuals find their joy in music and is an advocate for healing through music.
Anita took the Redland City Choir to the World Choir Games in 2024. An opportunity for the choir to perform on an international stage. The choir received a Silver Award from the judges for their performance of Anita’s original music.
