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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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.

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.

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.

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 Hamwell – Conductor

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 tea afterwards.

Thank you All Saints!