Community Choir: The Musical

Emma Dean is an internationally acclaimed musician, creativity coach, performer, writer, composer, arranger, dreamer, and choir mama based in Meanjin/Brisbane, Australia.

Emma has shared the stage with artists like Macy Gray, Placebo, Jinkx Monsoon (Ru - Paul's Drag Race), Camerata - Queensland's Chamber Orchestra, Jesca Hoop, Kate Miller-Heidke, Amanda Palmer and The Dresden Dolls and has been listed as ‘one of ten artists to watch’ by The New York Post.

She has also written and arranged music for the Emmy Award winning kid's TV show Bluey and is currently music director for Rainbow Bop - an all-girl puppet band for kids.

Corinne Buzianczuk has over 20 years’ experience in large corporate organisations, in roles that require large scale project, people and funding coordination. Corinne’s leadership and organisational skills are paramount. With her collaborative nature – she delivers in the most efficient and cost-effective way.

Tony Dean is the owner of Tiny Dream Studios, a recording and teaching studio based in Brisbane. With a deep passion for music, Tony has been instrumental in shaping various projects, including producing, mixing, and mastering multiple albums for various artists including Emma Dean’s 2022 album “Shape Of A Girl” and contributing to the music featured in the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

A dedicated educator, Tony teaches multi-instrumental music (guitar, bass, piano, drums, vocals) and holds a master's degree in Vocal Pedagogy from Queensland Conservatorium of Music, Griffith University, where he graduated in 2023. He also directs and conducts Cheep Trill community choir and directs music programs in schools - furthering his commitment to music education.

As a versatile performer, Tony has toured globally and played drums with iconic artists like Glenn Shorrock of Little River Band and Emma Dean, including her production of “Hot Mess Mama.” His talents were also showcased in Queensland Music Festival’s “Absolutely Everybody” choral project in 2021. Tony’s drumming has featured on numerous professionally released records, solidifying his reputation as a skilled and sought-after musician.

Belinda Raisin has had a diverse career in the Performing Arts as an actor, singer, voice over artist, dancer and choreographer. In the last few years, she has also juggled her passion for performing with raising her two young daughters and teaching.

She currently teaches Drama at Brisbane Girls Grammar School and is the Coordinator of the Co-Curricular Dance and Drama program. To help keep her soul fulfilled, she has been a member of the Cheep Trill Choir since its foundation.

She recently co-produced and performed in the sold-out season of “Whatever Gets You Through the Night” by Nicky Peelgrane at Metro Arts Theatre. She also appeared in The Good Room’s “That’s What She Said”. Her comedy cabaret, “Confessions of a Control Freak”, has toured nationally, receiving rave reviews and standing ovations including two sold out seasons at Brisbane’s Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts. Belinda toured Australia in “April’s Fool” by David Burton and appeared in the ABC telemovie “Mabo”. She also played a lead role in the feature film, “The Umbrella”.

Molly Keen is a vocalist, musician, producer, songwriter and singing teacher. In 2023, Molly graduated from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music Griffith University with a Bachelor of Music with Distinction, majoring in Popular Music Voice.

In 2024, Molly was a recipient of the City of Gold Coast’s Professional Placement Program, where she worked as Associate Producer - Projects with Everybody NOW! on the large scale production ‘Those Who Rock’. Molly has continued to work on a variety of arts projects in producer roles, and is also an experienced performer. She is a backing vocalist for LEWA, and has co-written multiple singles and EPs. Molly runs her own singing teaching business, and believes strongly in the joy and self-expression the arts foster.

Molly is passionate about collaboration, connection, community, and the magic of choir! A lover of vocal arranging, musical theatre and a good spreadsheet, Molly is pinching herself at this opportunity to work with the incredible Cheep Trill team on ‘Community Choir: The Musical’. It is a dream come true.

Laura has been on the stage since the age of 4, either as a dancer, musician or more recently, a health research professional. She grew up learning jazz and tap at her local dance school and is now trained as a Bollywood dancer. When she's not dancing, you can find her playing the fiddle in local Irish and Scottish music sessions, or singing her heart out in a community choir.

Laura loves getting involved with her community to contribute to the creation of music and art with others. She has programmed and organised the tune sessions at Woodford Folk Festival as well as led her own folk tune sessions for beginners. She coordinates multiple projects and teams in her role as a child disability researcher which incorporates skills from her background in anthropology.