Suze brings her passion to Sydney Street Choir

As a talented choir director with a lifelong passion for educating people about music, singer-songwriter Suze Pratten is an exciting addition to the Sydney Street Choir.

Suze Pratten says the power of song binds the Sydney Street Choir

Ms Pratten has been appointed the new co-director and she’s excited to help build the community footprint and musical expertise.

“I just love what the Street Choir does,” she said. “I think it’s incredibly inspirational.

“I love the fact that the people themselves find so much joy, so much life energy for themselves and that we can connect them with services. It’s just become like a community hub.”

With a background as a primary school music teacher, Ms Pratten then turned her talents to nurturing the performance skills of adults at the Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium.

“Then I moved to Sydney and I started a couple of community choirs (including a) women’s choir in Western Sydney and a mixed choir in the Hills in Dural, “ Ms Pratten said.

“And I also teach singing workshops and songwriting workshops on all manner of things.”

With an inclusive and encouraging approach, Ms Pratten has worked closely with indigenous artists and also finds time to exercise her velvety vocals as part of a duo Raw Honey.

The community objective of the Sydney Street Choir is especially appealing, she said.

New in the role, attending Sydney Street Feast for the first time has also been a rewarding experience for her.

“Oh, it’s amazing,” Ms Pratten said. “I had no idea because I live out in Western Sydney. So this is just like woohoo. Let’s do it.

“You know, it’s a really lovely thing that the church does. Everyone has a bit of buy in and wants to be here, you know, and no wonder (with) the energy. This is where the energy is.”