About Us

The Choir

Melbourne Singers of Gospel (MSG) performs gospel, soul and songs of purpose across a range of genres with the transformative impact of a massed congregational choir. Attracting 100 singers from across metropolitan Melbourne, the choir aspires to high standards of vocal technique, interpretation and movement and to exemplify the benefits of singing together.

MSG enjoys the pleasure of diverse engagements and the opportunity to collaborate, perform and study with a range of local and international artists. The group is unaffiliated, self-funded and managed by an experienced committee, music team and teams of volunteers from within its membership.

The Musical Director – Dr Darren Wicks

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Dr Darren Wicks
Dr Darren Wicks is a vocalist, jazz pianist and choral conductor with a passion for working with singers and teachers. Darren runs a busy private studio, is active in numerous professional associations, widely-published and regularly presents at teacher conferences.
MSG is honoured to have playing with us some of Australia's finest professional musicians who have all played with major Australian and international artists.
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Jex Saarelaht (Piano)
Since the 1980s, Melbourne Jazz pianist-composer Jex Saarelaht has performed and recorded with an impressive list of Australian and international musicians. Read more about the choir's accompanist on Jazzhead.
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Left to Right: Kim Kelaart (Hammond), Jack Pantazis (Guitar), Lucas Taranto (Bass) and Travis Constable (Drums).
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Jex
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Lucas
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Jack and Kim
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Travis