The Choir of All Saints’ Wickham Terrace
Laura James - Alto
Our choir, under the direction of Tom Holownia, is one of the finest liturgical choirs in Queensland. The choir consists of professional contracted singers, known as choristers, who work alongside junior and senior choral scholars who are in our training programme.
We value musical excellence, and seek to train and pay our singers accordingly. We actively foster the continuation and development of the choral traditions which have underpinned Anglican liturgy for 600 years. All our scholars receive singing and musicianship lessons from our Director of Music who is an accomplished choral director.
Our Junior Scholars are often in the final years of their schooling or have entered into a university. Our senior scholars are often in the later years of their university studies or have begun their working careers. Our choristers are all accomplished singers who have had extensive training. Most of them earn a living in the secular world alongside their on-going commitment to music.
We are always interested in talented musicians. If you can read music, can sing in tune and would like to be considered for a place in our choir, please contact the office through admin@allsaintsbrisbane.com
Laura James is a versatile vocalist with a wealth of experience in both live performance and recording. Currently a member of The Australian Voices, she has performed in venues including QPAC and Federation Concert Hall and festivals such as the Festival of Voices Tasmania, with notable performances including ‘Transcendence’ in collaboration with German vocal sextet Sjaella, and Holst’s The Planets with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.
In addition to her work with The Australian Voices, Laura has been featured in multimedia performances, including Simon Cleary’s The War Artist with Topology. Laura’s recording experience spans a diverse range of projects, from backing vocals on Parkway Drive’s The Greatest Fear to group vocals for SBS documentary Strong Female Lead.
Laura was selected for an artist residency at Arteles Creative Center in Finland in 2023. She holds AMEB qualifications in classical piano and music theory and is also a practising lawyer.
Gino Sanidad - Bass
Elliot Beauchamp - Tenor
Elliott is an active chorister and solo performer across South-East Queensland. He is currently honing his skills as an operatic tenor at the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University where he is completing his Honours in Classical Voice.
Gino Sanidad began his singing journey in 1995 as a chorister at St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Brisbane, under Michael Lynch. A St. Laurence’s College alumnus, he has won gold medals at the Queensland Catholic Colleges Choir Competition in 2003.
An avid musician, Gino has performed with renowned Brisbane ensembles, including OEM (One Equal Music), Fusion, Vox Pacifica, St. Laurence’s Old Boys barbershop group ‘Five,’ Neopolitan Twist, Australian Voices, and Johannie Voices. From 2003 to 2007, he toured nationally with the National Youth Choir of Australia under esteemed conductors such as Noel Ancell, Dr. Ralph Morton, Dr. Graeme Morton, and Stephen Leek.
Gino was a member of the University of Queensland Chorale and So-la Voce Chamber Choir, touring internationally and winning first place at the International Choral Festival in Switzerland (2010). From 2008 to 2010, he sang with St. Paul’s Cathedral Chorus, London, performing major works including Bach’s St. John Passion and Handel’s Messiah with Andrew Carwood.
Sam Catchpoole - Senior Scholar
Madeline Gibbs - Soprano
Madeline Gibbs is a soprano specialising in chamber and small vocal ensemble music. She completed a Bachelor of Music in vocal performance at UQ, graduating in 2014. Since then, Madeline has enjoyed exploring a variety of operatic, oratorio, chamber and choral repertoire, and performs regularly as a principal singer with Brisbane professional ensemble One Equal Music, as well as singing with early music ensemble Fractio Modi. Madeline enjoys singing choral music regularly with The Australian Voices, Brisbane Chamber Choir and at All Saints’ Wickham Terrace. Performances as a soloist with orchestra/chamber orchestra include the Vivaldi Vespers program with the Brisbane Chamber Choir and Brisbane Chamber Players, Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater for the Brisbane Oratory in Formation, Poulenc’s Gloria with QYO, and performances of Handel’s Messiah and as a soloist for cantatas with local cathedrals, parishes and choirs. Madeline is an Emerging Artist for the Song Company in 2025, understudying their Journeying to Finisterre program.
Samuel Catchpoole is currently a Second Year University student at the University of Queensland, studying Chemical Engineering. Being a multi-instrumentalist, he has a keen attitude toward the musical world; he participates in Choral and String Ensembles such as: Symphoria Inc., OEM Foundation Choir, and All Sants Church Choir. Sam also passes on his knowledge through a teaching programme at his old school, St Peters Lutheran College Indooroopilly whereby he teaches Violin, Viola, and Cello to primary age students. He is keen to continue his passion for sharing knowledge throughout the year to accommodate and encourage young students to nurture their love of music.
The All Saints’ Wickham Terrace choir has been a fantastic gateway for Sam to not only indulge in his musical passion, but an excellent stepping stone for him to enter the Brisbane Classical/Liturgical music scene. He is excited to carry on his Senior Choral Scholarship into 2025 at the All Saints’.
Mac Johnson - Organ Scholar
Mac Johnson is a Brisbane-based pianist, with an active profile as a piano soloist, chamber musician, and art song collaborator. He is currently in his third year at the University of Queensland, where he is pursuing a Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Mathematics. Mac is currently studying piano under the tutelage of Dr Anna Grinberg, as well as organ with Dr Phillip Gearing.
Mac’s recent accolades include the Margaret Nickson Prize and the Accompanists’ Guild of Queensland Piano Accompaniment Prize (both in 2023 and 2024), the Barbara Hebden Music Bursary (2023), and the Hugh Brandon Scholarship (2024). Mac is also involved in various musical engagements across Brisbane, including as a member of The Australian Voices and One Equal Music’s Foundation ensemble, Organ Scholar at All Saints’ Anglican Parish, and regular accompanist for several choral ensembles.
Guy Gorwood - Junior Scholar
Guy’s musical career began as a boy chorister at Lichfield Cathedral in the UK where he sang until his voice broke. A trained drummer, Guy also plays guitar and keyboard. Moving to Brisbane in 2022, Guy completed his schooling at Churchie, where he sang in Viking Vocals, the close harmony group, and played in the Big Band.
Guy is currently studying for a Bachelors degree in music at the University of Queensland where his first study is composition. In 2024, Guy’s Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis for choir and organ was premiered in a liturgical setting during a service of Evensong and Benediction at All Saints’ Wickham Terrace.
As well as his work at All Saints’, Guy has recently been selected to sing in The Australian Voices.
Alanah Mayers - Senior Scholar
Alanah is thrilled and grateful to be joining the Scholar Program at All Saints in 2025. Alanah holds a Bachelor of Music and Masters of Speech Pathology. As a Speech Pathologist, she finds great joy and privilege in supporting the developmental outcomes of children and their families through her work.
Alongside her work as a Speech Pathologist, Alanah is excited to reconnect with her musical roots and further develop her musicianship skills. The opportunity to explore sacred choral repertoire through the Scholar Program presents a perfect way to blend her passion for music with her professional life. Alanah looks forward to enriching her artistic practice while contributing to the vibrant choral community at All Saints.
