What a thoughtful gesture! Last Tuesday, Emma brought along a huge chocolate cake – in celebration of her one year with us. Thank you Emma, it was a real pleasure to acknowledge this milestone; we are so fortunate and honoured that you are such a vital a part of Vocally Wild Choir!
Last Wednesday we held our AGM and thank you to those who came along. We have a new Committee now – a “delicious mixture” of new and familiar faces! Here is the outcome of the election process and may I take the opportunity here to thank Edwina and Clint for signing up to belong to this interesting and stimulating committee. Thank you also to Edwina for bringing along the most yummy ‘brownies’ ever tasted!
President
Treasurer
Secretary
Membership Secretary
Music Production & Management
Committee
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(Position vacant)
John Barlow
(Position vacant)
Cherry Tunnock
Maggie Cripps
Kerry Holmquest
Russel Barnes
Edwina McLachlan
Clint Smith |
Should you wish to view the 2022/23 Minutes of the Meeting, Financials, Bill’s and the Office Bearer Reports, please let me know and I will send them to you. This is my final Newsletter; your future news will, I know, be fresh, fun and interesting!
For our new members, here are some diary dates for the rest of this year. Term 4 usually becomes busy with added performances, Carols rehearsals, etc. but you’ll be given plenty of notice.
| Sat/Sun 10th/11th June |
Mahler 8 - Sydney |
| Tuesday, 20th June |
Last rehearsal for Term 2. |
| Tuesday, 11th July |
Term 3 commences |
| Tuesday, 18th July |
Early rehearsal (6.50 p.m.) Altos |
| Tuesday, 25th July |
(6.50 p.m.) Basses |
| Tuesday, 1st August |
(6.50) Tenors |
| Tuesday, 8th August |
(6.50 p.m.) Sopranos 1 + 2 |
| Tuesday, 15th August |
Early start for all, 6.50 p.m. |
| Sunday, 27th August |
V.W. Annual Concert, B.T. Hall |
| Tuesday, 12th Sept. |
Last rehearsal Term 3 |
| Tuesday, 3rd October |
Term 4 commences |
| Christmas (Carols) performances/rehearsals late Nov & Dec. |
| Tuesday, 5th Dec. |
Last rehearsal Term 4 |
ANNUAL CONCERT – SUNDAY, 27TH AUGUST – BRIGHTON TOWN HALL
Please remember to start mentioning our Concert to your friends and families! The ticket price agreed to on Wednesday will be $20 per head (Children under 15 free). The programme will run from 3.00 to 4.00 p.m. followed by afternoon tea. Payment is likely to be via Try Booking and cash at the door. We’re delighted that Emma will play for us too!
BAYSIDE CAROLS IN THE PARK
You will be pleased to learn that Bayside Council intends to commence planning for this year’s event at the beginning of July. A meeting took place recently between The Mayor, Cr. Hanna El Mouallem, Cr. Jo Samuel-King, 2 Bayside staff, Russel, John, Pat and Cheryl (Mosaic) this week and the Choirs’ points of view and suggestions, using past knowledge and experience, were passed on. We now trust we can look forward to full production of ‘Carols’ as we have known it in the past, with its huge attendance. Thank you to John Barlow, who wrote an excellent, clear and precise report from Vocally Wild’s point of view. This had been forwarded to the relevant people at Council. John, Russel and Clint will now keep an eye on progress. Minutes of this meeting are available should anyone wish to read them. Contact me
PIANO
Regarding fund-raising for an updated Piano, we are awaiting news as to whether Kerry’s application for a grant (Federal, via Zoe Daniel) has been successful. To date, we have received $1,500 from the Sandringham Community Bank (Bendigo Bank), for which we are very grateful. By the way, if you notice that they have closed their doors in the near future, don’t worry, they will be undergoing renovations for a short time – we have been reliably informed that Sandringham Community Bank is “not going anywhere!!!” Phew!
The wheels under our current
piano had recently given up
the ghost, so Russel and
Allan Lowry went along
to fix some new ones, resulting in a wonderful ‘waltzing’ piano.
However, if you happen to be assisting moving it into position, please take care to ensure the wheels are rolling in the correct direction.
Here are the ‘grease monkeys’ having a wonderful, messy time!
BEAUMARIS RSL
SUB-BRANCH
The $60 we donated towards the book gift for the ANZAC Service was gratefully received and the books purchased on our behalf were: “Haywire (to Beaumaris Secondary College, “Kokoda” (to St. Leonard’s College) and “Never Forget” (to Beaumaris Primary School. It is always a pleasure to be involved in this special community event.
SONGS
We try to keep the practice pieces up to date on the Website. Emma recently recorded “Keep a Dream in Your Pocket” which is now on the website and “On Broadway” will be uploaded shortly.
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Even though the winter chills approach, there are still plenty of music related events and other activities to keep us motivated. You may be interested in some of these:
Chatty Café
Supported by Bayside Council, Chatty Café has been operating during May at the Bayside Men’s Shed, Beaumaris, so if you know any men who may be feeling lonely or would like to meet others and chat, you could suggest they go to the “Men’s Shed”, 76-78 Wells Road, Beaumaris between 10.00 to 11.00 a.m. It’s Free! Two more Tuesdays left this month. If you are interested in the Chatty Café Scheme in general and feel you would enjoy popping along for a chat and coffee at other venues and times, contact - chattycafeaustralia@gmail.com
Melbourne International Singers’ Festival, Friday 9th to Monday, 12th June.
Kerry Matthey, Top Sop, loves to attend this festival, which is now in its 12th year. Kerry feels sure many of you would like it too. This year, however, some of us will be in Sydney for the “Mahler 8” extravaganza, but if you’re in Melbourne and would like to join in over the King’s Birthday weekend, there will be an Opening concert at Werner Brodbeck Hall, Collins Street, plus 2 Festival Showcase Concerts at The Edge, Federation Square and the Festival Finale Concert at The Edge. There are many other events, activities, workshops, wonderful singers, etc. so for more information please contact Sarah 0413 804 566 or misf@playitforward.org.au
Proceeds from the Melbourne International Singers Festival support Play It Forward, providing a unique range of tailored inclusive arts programs, events and projects for all Australians.
Kingston Arts Centre – “Blue” The Songs of Joni Mitchell – Friday, 2nd June
Australian cabaret chanteuse and musical theatre star, Queenie van de Zandt, renowned for her artful storytelling and raw, emotive vocals, brings to you the songs, stories and art of the musical legend that is Joni Mitchell. Friday 2 June, 7.30pm at Kingston City Hall, Moorabbin. For more information contact: www.kingstonarts.com.au
Southern Stars Stage Band – “Supper with the Stars”
It is always good to support the wonderful SACB, and the Southern Stars Stage Band has a series of “Supper with the Stars” under way in 2023. The next performance dates are: 8.00 p.m. Fridays 8th July, 8th September and 1st December. Cost: $10. Venue: N. G. Wishart Hall, 964 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin. Booking is recommended, via Drew on 0430 366 617 or dreww@sacb.com.au but you may also pay at the door – credit cards accepted.
3MBS is a wonderful community classical radio station. I have a good friend who is a presenter on Tuesday’s Intermezzo, and of course we know Bill has his Sunday Night Late spot. May is Radiothon month and they would love you to Embrace Your Station by subscribing/donating to 3MBS. There are many incentives and prizes awarded during May for subscribers and they are looking to match their excellent 2022 target. For more information, contact 3MBS Melbourne 103.5FM katy.turbitt@3mbs.org.au
Well, as they say in Yorkshire “Ta'Ra” from me! But of course will see you at Choir. Don’t forget, if you’re keen to help the Committee, do consider being involved.
Kind regards,
Pat.
Bill Miles (Music Director)
Emma Lippa (Accompanist)
John Barlow (Treasurer)
Cherry Tunnock (Membership Secretary
Maggie Cripps (Music Production & Management)
Russel Barnes
Kerry Holmquest
Edwina McLachlan
Clint Smith
Vocally Wild Choir proudly acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, and we pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging.
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