The idea of acclaimed composer Andrew Ford, Red Dirt Hymns is a collection of secular hymns with lyrics by some of Australia’s finest writers.

Working with poets including Sarah Holland-Batt, John Kinsella and Ellen van Neerven, Ford has created a collection of songs that sing praise to the everyday. Be it in the shape of a vase or desire by a river at dusk, Red Dirt Hymns sings of an Australia we all know and love.

If The Birth of Bel Canto is a concert exploring the beginnings of bel canto music, in Red Dirt Hymns we invite you to explore the art of song today.

Running time – approximately 80min with no interval

Composer Andrew Ford
Director Patrick Nolan
Music Director & Pianist Steve Newcomb
Bass Clarinet/Saxophones Angus Bryer
Percussion Jayden Fulwood
Cello Aaron Goldberg
Double Bass Marcus Carruthers
Singer Megan Kim
Singer Madeleine Stephens
Singer Jia-Peng Yeung
Singer Shelby Johnson
Singer Molly Quant
Singer Grace Arnell
Singer Abbey Guilfoyle
Singer Amalia Safanova
Singer Jenson White
Singer Cameron Rollo

Featuring Jazz Department vocal and instrumental students from Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University.