About the Cleftomaniacs
The Cleftomaniacs (affectionately known as the “Cleffies”) is an all-female community-based a cappella group. Based in Sydney, we currently have around 15 members.
We share a love of singing together, performing and blending different vocal sounds and rhythms. Most often we sing in four-part harmony.
Our aim is to have fun, develop as performers and spread the joy of a cappella music. Our approach combines musicality with persistence and good humour!
We perform at public and private events. As we are not-for-profit, any fees charged are reinvested in the group.
We share a love of singing together, performing and blending different vocal sounds and rhythms. Most often we sing in four-part harmony.
Our aim is to have fun, develop as performers and spread the joy of a cappella music. Our approach combines musicality with persistence and good humour!
We perform at public and private events. As we are not-for-profit, any fees charged are reinvested in the group.
Repertoire
The Cleffies’ repertoire spans the 60s, 70s, 80s, and up to the present day. It draws on a wide range of traditions - pop, jazz, folk, soul, blues and musical theatre. We also sing carols at Christmas time.
Rehearsals
The Cleffies rehearse on Thursday evenings during school terms in Waterloo, Sydney, or at other Sydney locations.
History
The Cleftomaniacs was founded in 1992 by a group of enthusiastic amateurs who took a course in a cappella singing with Dale Caldwell. Under the direction of Gary Smith, the group grew to 25 in number and gained a reputation for great harmonies, diversity in repertoire and regular participation in major choral festivals in NSW, interstate and in New Zealand.
After Gary stepped down in 2018, the group consolidated its focus under the direction of its current Musical Director, Joanna Weinberg, as an all-female a cappella group.
Inquiries
For inquiries, please email via the Contact page.
The Cleffies’ repertoire spans the 60s, 70s, 80s, and up to the present day. It draws on a wide range of traditions - pop, jazz, folk, soul, blues and musical theatre. We also sing carols at Christmas time.
Rehearsals
The Cleffies rehearse on Thursday evenings during school terms in Waterloo, Sydney, or at other Sydney locations.
History
The Cleftomaniacs was founded in 1992 by a group of enthusiastic amateurs who took a course in a cappella singing with Dale Caldwell. Under the direction of Gary Smith, the group grew to 25 in number and gained a reputation for great harmonies, diversity in repertoire and regular participation in major choral festivals in NSW, interstate and in New Zealand.
After Gary stepped down in 2018, the group consolidated its focus under the direction of its current Musical Director, Joanna Weinberg, as an all-female a cappella group.
Inquiries
For inquiries, please email via the Contact page.