Octave always hit the right notes for charity
Members of a Lanarkshire singing group are warming up their vocal chords in preparation of their ninth annual charity concert.
Following the huge success of its previous shows, award-winning ensemble Octave will perform a brand new programme of hits, including Broadway tunes, classical and popular music, to suit all tastes.
The group were formed by musical director David Fisher in 2011 and have shone during charity and fundraising events ever since.
In 2013, Octave was the “best in class” mixed voice choir at the Glasgow Music Festival.
Singers Janis Cunningham, John Mckenzie, Esther O’hara, Jonathan Procter, Kirsty Ross, Julie Thomson, Raymond Tulips and Carol Whitelaw will all take to the stage for the “Octave GLO and Sin9!“concerts from September 1114 at Motherwell’s GLO auditorium.
An Octave spokesperson said: “The group are entirely voluntary and, after the deduction of running costs, surplus funds are given to charity.
“Since we formed, we have donated more than £ 12,500 to charities including Alzheimer Scotland and the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice.
“Our nominated charity for 2019 is Glasgow City Mission which helps vulnerable adults and children fight homelessness, poverty and social isolation.”
The “Octave GLO and Sin9!” concerts will feature all new material and the usual mixture of ensembles, solos and duets the group are famous for.
The programme will be varied and include well-known musical numbers from West Side Story, South Pacific, Kiss Me Kate and Cats; as well as songs by Elton John, Billy Joel and Barry Manilow. The group spokesperson added: “We are aiming to present a sizeable cheque to Glasgow City Mission so hope as many people as possible turn out for our latest concerts.”
Tickets for the shows are available by calling Shona Fisher on 01698 721607 or emailing her at shona.fisher2@mail.com; or from the GLO bookshop on Motherwell’s Muir Street.