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 …
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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 …
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.
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 …
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