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Sep 13
Wonderful 3 Choirs Festival
Awesome, wonderful, lovely, were comments from some of the 300 who packed the cathedral for the 3 choirs concert yesterday. Exhilarating, euphoric. amazing were comments from some of the 64 singers and 30 musicians who made the cathedral roof reverberate. Four months of hard work came together under the magic baton of conductor Jackson Harnwell …
Sep 02
Further Rehearsals 3 Choir Festival
Second combined rehearsal for this year’s Three Choirs Festival. Members of the Murray Conservatorium Choir, The Beechworth Singers and Vocal Dimension met again in the beautiful Beechworth Town Hall for some more concentrated and enjoyable singing. Jackson Harnwell conducting and everyone appreciated his clear and enthusiastic directions.
Sep 02
Rehearsal 3 Choirs Festival
It was a great first combined rehearsal for this year’s Three Choirs Festival. Members of the Murray Conservatorium Choir, The Beechworth Singers and Vocal Dimension met in the beautiful Beechworth Town Hall for three hours of concentrated and enjoyable singing. Jackson Harnwell is back as conductor and everyone appreciated his clear and enthusiastic directions.
Sep 02
Three Choirs Festival 2017
Here are the details of the Three Choirs Festival. Don’t miss this rafter-raising event involving about 70 singers and orchestra. This varied program includes a number of my favourite choral works, each chosen specifically to showcase the centuries old tradition of fine choral music and the diverse abilities of these three outstanding local choirs. Jackson …
May 09
Wonderful day at the Geelong Festival of Sacred Music
Wonderful day yesterday. Gathered for lunch at Steampocket before the concert. All Saints, Newtown, Geelong was the venue for the concert as part of the Geelong Festival of Sacred Music. It was a joy to sing in such a beautiful church to the appreciative audience which filled it. AND we were given a great afternoon …
May 05
What a wonderful weekend of music making
What wonderful audiences for a weekend of music making with two very successful concerts last weekend in Benalla on Saturday evening, and Wangaratta on Sunday afternoon. It was great to have a capacity audience in Wangaratta and very pleasing numbers in Benalla as well. It is always a joy to perform for an appreciative audience …
Apr 21
Festival of Sacred Music Preparations
Promotion of our contribution to the Festival of Sacred Music in Geelong has started well. Our choir is one of only five invited to participate. What a privilege! Saturday May 6th 2.30 pm All Saints Anglican Church, Geelong Concert of sacred works
Apr 21
Great Concert Rehearsal
A great rehearsal last night with our accompanist Margaret Phillips and members of the Neo Quartet – Benalla present. Musical Director, Malcolm Halford, was able to concentrate on getting the choir to respond to all the fine detail required to produce a really good sound. It’s exciting when it all comes together after weeks of rehearsing …
Apr 04
Guest Singers for the April Concert Series
The choir has expanded with guest singers for the April concert series so our sound is even richer. The NEO string ensemble will join us as well so that the programme of well loved sacred music will give our audiences extra pleasure.
Mar 08
April Concert Series – Sing Praises!
We have begun work on the material for the April concert series. Sing Praises! An exhilarating and uplifting selection of well-known sacred choral works from composers across the ages. Accompanied by the talented North East Occasional Ensemble of strings and Margaret Phillips on keyboard, this musical feast should not be missed. Benalla Town Hall, Saturday …
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