The lovely sounds of Woodend

Musical director Andrew Price with the Woodend Warblers choir. (Damjan Janevski) 268519_01

When Annalies Norland joined the Woodend Warblers three years ago, she was ecstatic to find a choir group where anyone, no matter their age or experience, could join in the chorus.

“A lot of people say they can’t sing, that they could never join a choir, or worry that they’ll be asked to sing by themselves,” Ms Norland said.

“[But] we are a community choir that believes everyone can sing and we have members who come from all over Macedon Ranges.

“We wanted to let people know, anyone can join. The focus is to have fun, and make lovely sounds.”

With no audition requirements, the popularity of the group has blossomed since its establishment nearly four years ago.

Experienced choir director Andrew Price leads the group, which now has around 30 regular members.

Mr Price provides direction on an array of tunes, from the Beatles to ABBA, to traditional African music and Irish folk.

The group meets every Wednesday at 7.30pm. The first session is free and then $12 per week.

Details: 0419 604 444