Vocal concert will captivate
The vocal department from the University of Waikato is excited to present the Harmonious Horizons end-of-year finale on Friday, October 27 at St George’s Church in Thames.
This lunchtime concert will feature the efforts of the students’ academic journeys studying classical voice in 2023.
Prepare to be captivated by the sensational showcase of stunning arias, Brahms’ Liebeslieder Waltz, musical theatre and jazz.
The works span from the late 16th century to the early 20th century, and influences from Germany, Italy, France, England and America.
Friday, October 27 at St George’s Church in Thames from 12.15pm.
There is also a lunchtime concert with soup and bun after the concert for $5 presented by Thames Music Group and featuring the Waikato University Conservatorium vocal students.
Also on is the Whangamata Christmas Carols 2023.
Bigger, better, brighter and louder . . . that’s the plan for 2023, when we hope to welcome a huge choir of singers to join the carollers.
This year’s programme will include four events starting with the Whangamata Santa Christmas Parade in early December when some of the carollers will entertain the community from the back of a Christmas float.
The carols programme will be presented at the RSA’S annual Christmas Grotto.
The big programme starts on December 23 at the Onemana Reserve where the community always lends its wholehearted support to the event with the usual visit from Santa and his fairies to treat the littlies.
The grand Christmas with Carols in the Park is from 7pm on Christmas Eve, December 24, at Williamson Park, Whangamata. This is a free event with all proceeds going to the Community Services Trust and its Whangamata Food Bank.
Our 2023 event, with an increased community involvement, will bring all the favourites, from familiar to new Christmas carols to Santa with his elves, lollies for the little ones (and the not-so-little) and lucky draw prizes for all.
Singers wanted Carols in the Park 2023 organisers are calling for singers to join the Christmas Carols Choir. We hope to welcome back all our regulars and heaps of new choristers.
Anyone interested should contact Denise Boston on 021 122 6564. She urges anyone who enjoys a singalong to roll up and join the choir.
“It will only take a few hours out of your life for a big return and you’ll be making a very special contribution to the community.”
Denise confirms you don’t need to be a great singer, just enjoy a good singalong and be prepared to put your heart, soul and a bit more into it.
The first rehearsal to announce the programme and set rehearsal dates will be on Sunday, October 29, 4pm at the Baptist Church.
All interested please email/ text/phone, Denise Boston denise@newyou.net.nz with name and phone/email details.
For further information contact Anne Hunter, email anne.hunter@xtra.co.nz or ph 0210 524 957.