Aug 05

Vocal Dimension August Concerts

August concert series = A potpourri of pleasure.

Ingredients include the beauty of classic works by Rheinberger, Elgar, Stanford and Grieg; an exciting new Australian work by Paul Jarman; toe-tapping syncopations of Gershwin; and the fun and jocularity of Henry Mancini’s theme music for ‘The Pink Panther.

All of which demonstrate the choir’s ability to sing different genres for you to enjoy.

Benalla Town Hall, Saturday 25 August at 2.30 pm.

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Wangaratta Uniting Church Hall, Sunday 26 August at 2.30 pm.

vocal dimension concert

Jul 01

August 2018 Concert Series

Vocal Dimension August concert series = A pot-pourrie of pleasure.

Ingredients include the beauty of classic works by Rheinberger, Elgar, Stanford and Grieg;

an exciting new Australian work by Paul Jarman;

toe-tapping syncopations of Gershwin;

and the fun and jocularity of Henry Mancini’s theme music for ‘The Pink Panther.

All of which demonstrate the choir’s ability to sing different genres for you to enjoy.

Benalla Town Hall, Saturday 25 August at 2.30 pm.

Wangaratta Uniting Church Hall, Sunday 26 August at 2.30 pm.

May 13

Images from our May 2018 Concert

Here are a few images from our May 2018 concert held in Benalla.

Apr 12

Praise Through the Ages Choral Concerts

Praise through the ages choral concerts – About this programme ‘Praise Through The Ages’

The first half consists of a variety of familiar pieces of sacred music including Panis Angelicus featuring local tenor Rob Boyd.

The Requiem by living composer John Rutter completes the programme. It combines some of the traditional Latin texts of the Requiem Mass, with some personal selections from the Psalms, all set to music in Rutter’s unique style.

Accomplished soprano Colleen Arnott is the soloist for this work.

The choir will be accompanied by Margaret Phillips on piano and The NEO String Ensemble.

Our Musical Director, Malcolm Halford, has created a programme of music which uplifts the spirits of both performers and audience.

Praise Through the Ages Choral Concerts

Jan 24

2018 Rehearsals Begin

We have all recovered our voices after singing ourselves hoarse at the exhilarating Christmas concerts.

So now we look forward to rehearsing an interesting and challenging programme for our May concert.

New members will be very welcome.

2018 Rehearsals Begin – on 31 January at 7.30 pm at the CWA Hall in Faithful Street. See you there!

2018 Rehearsals Begin

Dec 14

Swanpool Community Carols

The sun sank behind the hills across the paddocks while a little breeze softened the heat. Perfect conditions for the choir’s first experience of the Swanpool Community carols. We all hope it won’t be the last!

An inspiring programme of musical items interspersed with excerpts from the Christmas story, poems, performances by children. and backed by an orchestra of about 20 instruments including an accordion and a harp! Such an enjoyable rural community event. Massive thanks to the organisers, particularly the ladies who fed the famished hordes.

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Dec 14

Successful 2017 Christmas Concerts

Such a pleasure to be part of a collaboration of singers and string players in Wangaratta and Benalla on the weekend. Interesting and beautiful program of Christmas music, old and new, created and conducted with precision and humour by LouAnne. Enthusiastic audiences who stayed to chat over afternoon tea. Very special.

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Nov 25

Christmas Concerts 2017

Do join us as we “Journey to Christmas” with a delightful selection of carols through the ages. Note that the proceeds from the Wangaratta concert will be donated to the Oxfam Clean Water Project.

christmas carols concerts 2017

Oct 28

Packed House for Showtime At The Vine

As part of the Wangaratta Seniors Festival Vocal Dimension performed before a packed house at the Vine Hotel. The choir presented a selection of choruses from well known musicals together with items from individual artists. For many it was a wonderful trip down memory lane!

 

Dona McQueen amused the packed house with original bush songs about the trials of rural life.
dona mcqueen choruses

Oct 01

Showtime At The Vine

Vocal Dimension is taking part in the Wangaratta Seniors Festival by presenting a selection of choruses from well known musicals together with items from individual artists at the Vine Hotel. Do join us for a wonderful trip down memory lane!

Dinner is available before the concert from 6 pm at restaurant prices and bookings are essential. If you wish to attend this FREE concert only, bookings must still be made with The Vine Hotel on 5721 2605.

showtime at the vine