The Bass Coast Chorale conducted by Larry Hills. The chorale's final concert for 2019 is on Sunday. Surrounded by the rich harmonies of the Bass Coast Chorale, Mary-Anne Peters feels the power of the human voice: organic, raw and timeless.
By Mary-Anne Peters
THIS year, through the encouragement of a good friend, I joined the Bass Coast Chorale as an alto. It’s such a rich experience, being surrounded by rich harmonies and the rejuvenating power of the human voice: organic, raw and timeless.
By Mary-Anne Peters
THIS year, through the encouragement of a good friend, I joined the Bass Coast Chorale as an alto. It’s such a rich experience, being surrounded by rich harmonies and the rejuvenating power of the human voice: organic, raw and timeless.
Sometimes my voice is prone to be a bit froggy but, after the warm up exercises under conductor Larry Hills, it really improves and smooths out. It surprises me sometimes how I can get a note or two I normally can't. And the warm ups are as much fun as the pieces.
When I saw the program for the year it really inspired me. The first half of the year culminated in Jonathon Welch leading a workshop for all the choirs in the district. I never learnt so much in two days or had so much fun learning!
In the second half of the year we concentrated on more of these inspiring pieces that I had been looking forward to diving into.
Thanks to Larry for conducting the choirs and introducing us to some unforgettable pieces.
For me the “Alleluia” of Randall Thompson is so hauntingly beautiful and compelling and I never heard it before. Larry told us the story behind this piece, which made it all the more moving. I have wanted to be in a choir that sings Faure’s Cantique so it’s a privilege to sing this.
This is definitely NOT an advertisement for our concert. However, I just want to tell everyone what a feast this year’s program is. The program is so varied, uplifting and entertaining. It includes some classics and modern pieces not frequently done, but also good upbeat ones that are toe tapping and easy listening too.
We would love to see you there. And I hope it encourages someone to join, as the more the merrier.
The Bass Coast Chorale performs its final concert for 2019 at the Wonthaggi Baptist Church this Sunday at 3pm. Includes “Sanctus” from “The Armed Man” by Karl Jenkins followed by the “Sanctus” from the “Miners’ Requiem” by Larry Hills. Admission $20 for adults and free for children. Afternoon tea provided. Bookings at trybooking.com/BFRFA or at the door.
When I saw the program for the year it really inspired me. The first half of the year culminated in Jonathon Welch leading a workshop for all the choirs in the district. I never learnt so much in two days or had so much fun learning!
In the second half of the year we concentrated on more of these inspiring pieces that I had been looking forward to diving into.
Thanks to Larry for conducting the choirs and introducing us to some unforgettable pieces.
For me the “Alleluia” of Randall Thompson is so hauntingly beautiful and compelling and I never heard it before. Larry told us the story behind this piece, which made it all the more moving. I have wanted to be in a choir that sings Faure’s Cantique so it’s a privilege to sing this.
This is definitely NOT an advertisement for our concert. However, I just want to tell everyone what a feast this year’s program is. The program is so varied, uplifting and entertaining. It includes some classics and modern pieces not frequently done, but also good upbeat ones that are toe tapping and easy listening too.
We would love to see you there. And I hope it encourages someone to join, as the more the merrier.
The Bass Coast Chorale performs its final concert for 2019 at the Wonthaggi Baptist Church this Sunday at 3pm. Includes “Sanctus” from “The Armed Man” by Karl Jenkins followed by the “Sanctus” from the “Miners’ Requiem” by Larry Hills. Admission $20 for adults and free for children. Afternoon tea provided. Bookings at trybooking.com/BFRFA or at the door.