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The Murray Conservatorium Choir hopes the fourth time will be a charm as the choir members prepare for their first concert in two years. President Michele Roberts said the Christmas performance was the fourth event the choir hosted this year – the other three having all been canceled at the last minute due to COVID lockdowns. The choir had planned to hold an outdoor concert in May that was canceled on the day of the performance, and again in June, which was shot before the encore. Another performance slated for September was again canceled with an instant lockdown. “It has been an interesting journey the past two years,” Ms. Roberts said. “I would like to congratulate the backing singers.” They were resilient and resourceful as we tried just about every trick in the COVID-19 playbook. “They stayed together and we held our numbers and I think we’re going to come out strongest in a way.” IN OTHER NEWS: Ms Roberts said despite recent setbacks, the choir was upbeat. A Christmas fantasy would unfold as planned. “This will be our first concert since Christmas 2019, we were unable to perform [in person] for two years because of COVID, ”she said. “It will be a really exciting time for us if we can make it happen, and it will be really wonderful to sing for the community again. Ms Roberts said the backing vocalists missed out on the joy of singing together and sharing their voices with the audience during the two-year hiatus forced by COVID. “It means a lot,” she said. if you’re a part of something very special it’s bigger than you, it’s really important. “The choir is really important for the well-being and happiness of the members. But I think live music is also very important in the community, especially at times like Christmas and especially after the few years that we have had.” took place on Zoom. Ms Roberts said this year’s event was overseen by Music Director Paul Tasker and included a charming Christmas program with festive traditional and classical music as well as locally composed songs. The choir will perform A Christmas Fantasia three times over the weekend. at Walla’s Zion Lutheran Church on Fridays from 7:30 p.m., St Matthews Church in Albury on Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and St David’s Uniting Church on Sundays at 3:00 p.m. Tickets for the show will only be available at the door due to uncertainties surrounding COVID. Children under 18 are admitted free, while adult tickets cost $ 25 and reduced rates and students $ 20. Our reporters work hard to provide local and up-to-date news to the community. city. Here’s how you can continue to access our trusted content:
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The Murray Conservatorium Choir hopes the fourth time will be a charm as the choir members prepare for their first concert in two years.
President Michele Roberts said the Christmas performance was the fourth event the choir hosted this year – the other three having all been canceled at the last minute due to COVID lockdowns.
The choir had planned to hold an outdoor concert in May that was canceled on the day of the performance, and again in June, which was shot before the encore.
Another performance slated for September was again canceled with an instant lockdown.
Choir singing an optimistic tune after two years of cancellations
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Murray Conservatorium Choir prepares for first performance in two years
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“It has been an interesting journey the past two years,” Ms. Roberts said.
“I would like to congratulate the choristers.
“They’ve been resilient and resourceful because we’ve tried just about every trick in the COVID-19 playbook.
“They stayed together and we held our numbers and I think we’re going to come out strongest in a way.”
Ms Roberts said despite recent setbacks the choir was optimistic A Christmas fantasy would go ahead as planned.
“This will be our first concert since Christmas 2019, we were unable to perform [in person] for two years because of COVID, ”she said.
“It will be a really exciting time for us if we can make it happen, and it will be really wonderful to sing for the community again.”
Ms Roberts said the backing singers missed the joy of singing together and sharing their voices with the audience during the two-year hiatus forced by COVID.
“It is a huge sum,” she said.
“It’s not just an act of performance, but it’s about doing it together and feeling like you’re part of something very special, that’s bigger than you, that’s really important.
“The choir is really important for the well-being and happiness of the members.
“But I think live music is also very important in the community, especially at times like Christmas and especially after the few years that we have had.”
Last year the choir’s Christmas show was on Zoom.
Ms Roberts said this year’s event was overseen by Music Director Paul Tasker and included a charming Christmas program with festive traditional and classical music as well as locally composed songs.
The choir will perform A Christmas fantasy three times over the weekend at Walla’s Zion Lutheran Church on Friday from 7:30 p.m., at St Matthews Church in Albury on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and at St David’s Uniting Church on Sunday at 3:00 p.m.
Tickets for the show will only be available at the door due to uncertainties surrounding COVID.
Children under 18 are admitted free, while adult tickets cost $ 25 and reduced and student fares $ 20.
Our reporters work hard to provide local and up-to-date news to the community. Here’s how you can continue to access our trusted content:
