Larry Hills conducts the Bass Coast Chorale, which returns on Sunday for its first concert in three years.
By Larry Hills
NEXT Sunday afternoon, at 2pm, July 10, the Bass Coast Chorale will present their first concert in three years at “The Shed” at the State Coal Mine.
At the beginning of 2020, we started rehearsing for a very ambitious mid-year concert which was going to highlight songs from the stage and screen. We were six weeks into rehearsals when we had to halt proceedings due to the COVID pandemic. We couldn’t meet in person so we tried ZOOM rehearsals online and we created a couple of virtual performances for YouTube but we were unable to gather together in person. It was a very difficult time for the Chorale as it was for most community groups.
NEXT Sunday afternoon, at 2pm, July 10, the Bass Coast Chorale will present their first concert in three years at “The Shed” at the State Coal Mine.
At the beginning of 2020, we started rehearsing for a very ambitious mid-year concert which was going to highlight songs from the stage and screen. We were six weeks into rehearsals when we had to halt proceedings due to the COVID pandemic. We couldn’t meet in person so we tried ZOOM rehearsals online and we created a couple of virtual performances for YouTube but we were unable to gather together in person. It was a very difficult time for the Chorale as it was for most community groups.
But now in the middle of 2022, we’ve “re-surfaced”. Hence, the title of our concert: The Bass Coast Chorale Resurfacing!
Because we are performing for the first time at The Shed at the State Coal Mine, we are including three songs from The Miners’ Requiem, which I composed specifically for the Chorale. We are also singing Farewell to the Powlett, a song about Harry Haddow closing the mine gate for the final time more than 50 years ago.
The Bass Coast Chorale has been performing for the Bass Coast community for more than 15 years. Our repertoire has been extensive and varied. We’ve been providing excellent entertainment to the general public and improving our collective wellbeing through singing together. We’ve raised funds for many local charities over the years and have returned over $27,000 to community groups' projects since our inception in 2006.
The beneficiary of our “Re-surfacing” concert will be the Wonthaggi branch of Interchange Gippsland, a not for profit provider supporting people with disabilities and their families. Funds will help them purchase much-needed equipment for their music program. Top priority is two djembe drums followed by music stands, mics and drum sticks.
Interchange CEO Rebecca Massaro is delighted with the prospect of providing improved opportunities for the music program participants.
The Bass Coast Chorale is thrilled to be making its Coal Mine “Shed” debut and hopes the community will join them to enjoy the music, afternoon tea and fellowship whilst supporting such a valuable community agency.
When: 2pm Sunday, 10 July
Where: The Shed at the State Coal Mine
Cost: $15 (children under 16 free) including afternoon tea
Tickets: From Chorale members or at the door (capacity 150) or email wayne.moloney95@gmail.com
Because we are performing for the first time at The Shed at the State Coal Mine, we are including three songs from The Miners’ Requiem, which I composed specifically for the Chorale. We are also singing Farewell to the Powlett, a song about Harry Haddow closing the mine gate for the final time more than 50 years ago.
The Bass Coast Chorale has been performing for the Bass Coast community for more than 15 years. Our repertoire has been extensive and varied. We’ve been providing excellent entertainment to the general public and improving our collective wellbeing through singing together. We’ve raised funds for many local charities over the years and have returned over $27,000 to community groups' projects since our inception in 2006.
The beneficiary of our “Re-surfacing” concert will be the Wonthaggi branch of Interchange Gippsland, a not for profit provider supporting people with disabilities and their families. Funds will help them purchase much-needed equipment for their music program. Top priority is two djembe drums followed by music stands, mics and drum sticks.
Interchange CEO Rebecca Massaro is delighted with the prospect of providing improved opportunities for the music program participants.
The Bass Coast Chorale is thrilled to be making its Coal Mine “Shed” debut and hopes the community will join them to enjoy the music, afternoon tea and fellowship whilst supporting such a valuable community agency.
When: 2pm Sunday, 10 July
Where: The Shed at the State Coal Mine
Cost: $15 (children under 16 free) including afternoon tea
Tickets: From Chorale members or at the door (capacity 150) or email wayne.moloney95@gmail.com