Updates
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Beaumaris Probus: announcing a new community dinner performance opportunity on 7 August.
Singers get a free dessert! Details below.
New singers
A big welcome this week to James Davidson, who came to rehearsal last week and has joined up immediately! Can't have been the bickies, either, because the sopranos had eaten them all. ?
Coming up to the end of term 2 the push is on again out to attract new members for term 3, just in time for them to enjoy performing in our annual concert on August 31.
Keep an eye out for the Vocally Wild advertisement in the current version of the Neighbourhood Watch newsletter in your letterboxes (15,000 of them). If the response is good, we're looking at running the advertisement again in the next mail drop, which will be to a bigger area with 50,000 addresses.
Here's the ad:
You'll see our brochures now include the QR code, so people can easily get on to our website.
Give it a try.
- Tap to open the camera on your phone
- Point it at the QR code here on the screen (no need to take the pic, just hover).
- A message will drop down at the top of your screen – tap it to open the VW website.
Magic.
New songs
Emma's tracks for the two new songs are now available on the website at Members/Songs:
Both are quite tricky at first, so it's well worth having a good listen and checking your part.
If you are having any issues with accessing or playing or downloading the tracks, chat to Derek or Clint or email Clint at learnwks@bigpond.net.au .
New Vocally Wild performance
Beaumaris Probus Candlelight Dinner
Wednesday 7 August 6.30–8.30pm
Sandy by the Bay (Sandringham Football Club)
Vocally Wild will provide a 30-minute choral program between main course and dessert for the Beaumaris Probus Candlelight Dinner.
By sheer coincidence, our award-winning Membership Secretary, Derek Scues, is President of the Probus branch. Choir members who are of age will also be invited to join the group for dessert and drinks following the performance.
Put you name on the list if if you are available to sing. Suggest get in early.
Festival of Voices
Hobart, Tasmania
28 Jun to 1 Jul 2024
Getting close now. The 6.30-7.30pm sessions on 18 and 25 June will be final rehearsals to run the FoV set of eight songs.
For newsletter readers who might happen to be in Hobart and want to drop in to a pop up, here's the Vocally Wild program for the festival:
Summary of 2024 dates
| Term 2 |
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| Tue 25 Jun |
Last rehearsal |
7.30–9.30pm
(6.30pm Hobart choir) |
Beaumaris Community Centre |
| Fri 28 Jun to Mon 1 Jul |
Festival of Voices (FOV) |
Cathedral 1pm Fri 28 Jun
Town Hall 5pm Mon 1 Jul |
Hobart (other venues tba) |
| Term 3 |
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Tue 16 Jul
Wed 7 Aug |
First rehearsal
Beaumaris Probus Dinner |
7.30–9.30pm
6.30–8.30pm |
Beaumaris Community Centre
Sandringham Football Club |
| Sat 31 Aug |
VW Winter Concert |
tba |
Beaumaris Community Centre |
| Sun 15 Sep |
Connor’s Run |
tba |
Middle Park |
| Tue 17 Sep |
Last rehearsal |
7.30–9.30pm |
Beaumaris Community Centre |
What else is on?
Winter Vocal Workshop with Coco's Lunch
Tuesday 18 June 12.45–4.00pm
Beleura, Mornington
Busy week next week. You can just sneak this in, gobble down the arvo tea and still be back in time for Rehearsal!
Join Coco’s Lunch – Jacqueline Gawler, Emma Gilmartin, Gabrielle MacGregor and Dr. Lisa Young - in an energetic heart warming singing workshop.
They will lead and teach original compositions that feature the exhilarating rhythmic artform known as konnakol (South Indian vocal percussion) in 4 part layers – under the expert tutelage of Coco’s Lunch member Dr. Lisa Young. These workshops are all about getting energised, harmonised, improvised, and connected with a group of like-minded singers.
- Open to singers of all abilities and ages.
- Afternoon tea is included after the 2 hour workshop (with gf options).
- Numbers are limited. Concession $110 Full Price $120
Click here for more details and online booking .
Acapella Spectacular
Thursday 20 June
New Hope Church Theatre, Blackburn
Here's a cross-town feast for acapella and barbershop fans.
More details and bookings here.
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