The Gisborne Singers will be unravelling the historical tapestry of composition in their first concert of the year, A Classical Celebration, kicking off on Sunday, April 28.
The concert will be held in two sessions on April 28 at 2.30pm at Our Lady of the Rosary, Kyneton, and on May 5 at 2.30pm St Mary’s, Sunbury.
Originally formed in 1980 the non-audition choir welcomes new members from all across the Macedon Ranges and Sunbury area.
The group is under the musical direction of Luke Severn and aspires to perform high quality choral art for their enjoyment and that of the local community.
President Kitty Skeen has been part of the group for 14 years, originally joining when she just moved to Gisborne and was looking for a special reason to get out of the house once a week.
“I joined when my first child was six months old. I was looking for friendship [and] to become involved in the community,” she said.
“The benefits of singing with a choir are numerous [including] social connection, working towards a common goal, learning a new skill, making beautiful music.
“Singing in choirs has been linked to so many positive outcomes in mental and physical health [like] raises in dopamine, endorphins and oxytocin, decrease in depression and feelings of isolation and loneliness.”
Everyone is encouraged to join the Gisborne Singers for an afternoon of musical discovery as they travel through time and experience the emotions and cultural significance embedded in the remarkable pieces.
Tickets are $55 full and $45 concession, with under 12-year-olds free. The group also welcomes new members, with rehearsals held on Wednesdays at the Gisborne Uniting Church.
Details: 0480 156 263 or www.gisborne.harmonysite.com. Booking: www.trybooking.com/COHHN
