The Solis Ensemble was founded in 2024 by Mia Mead, Aedan MacNamara, Ezra Hersch, Caleb McKay, and Eli Labi.

After childhood experience in some of Sydney’s leading youth music organisations and choirs, Mia and Aedan felt there was a gap for choristers who had aged out of such organisations and, under the incredible conducting guidance of Ezra, formed a group of singers aged 18-30 who wanted to spend more time making music and performing.

Solis began as an unnamed ensemble of 8 singers, performing in youth music celebrations and fundraisers, eventually growing to include up to 25 choristers per project and officially becoming the ‘Solis’ you see today!

The Solis Ensemble is completely volunteer-run, and the majority of people in the Solis community - including the leadership team - are studying or working in completely non-musical careers. A priority of the group is also to keep singing affordable, so members do not have to pay to participate. What brings us together is our shared passion for singing good music! While we love the classics, we want to champion music that can sometimes be overlooked by the international choral society, such as compositions by female, gender-diverse, Australian, and emerging composers.

Our mission is to foster a supportive and creative environment for the next generation of Australian musicians to advance their abilities, showcase their unique talents, and find community through the beauty of harmony.