THE Bonnie Upwelling choir is returning to the Bob Pettit Reserve for a performance on December 19.<\/p>\n
Your favourite festive choir \u2013 adorned in colourful Christmassy costumes and accompanied by the Bonnie Bambinis and Surf Coast Old Times String Orchestra (SCOTSO) \u2013 will perform an assortment of traditional and not-so-traditional favourites led by local musician\/composer Lucy O\u2019Grady.<\/p>\n
\u201cLast year\u2019s event was a debut for the Bonnie Bambinis, and they\u2019ve been having a wow of time learning songs, rehearsing like crazy, to partner with The Bonnie Upwelling choristers,\u201d choir member Mary-Ellen Belleville said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe children attend Bellbrae Primary School and the Freshwater Creek Steiner School, and they\u2019ve grown in number (and stature) and will undoubtedly attract their own entourage of mums, dads and grandparents.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ms Belleville said singer-songwriter Grace Curnow had written and composed the song \u201cMagic to Me\u201d specifically for the concert.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe beautiful lyrics written by Grace truly express a collective wish that the special time of sharing we aim for at Christmas should be part of our everyday lives,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cGrace will be performing her song, on piano, with the choir becoming the back-up singers.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe SCOTSO will bring along their own musical magic to conclude this songfest.\u201d<\/p>\n
Locals are encouraged to gather friends, family, pack a picnic, and enjoy the festive cheer at the Bob Pettit Reserve, 89 Sunset Strip, Jan Juc, Wednesday December 19 from 6pm.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is truly a unique community highlight in the festive season calendar \u2013 it is a free event \u2013 and one that provides a focus to catch up with your community, sharing in the charms of the festive season.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
THE Bonnie Upwelling choir is returning to the Bob Pettit Reserve for a performance on December 19. Your favourite festive choir \u2013 adorned in colourful Christmassy costumes and accompanied by the Bonnie Bambinis and Surf Coast Old Times String Orchestra (SCOTSO) \u2013 will perform an assortment of traditional and not-so-traditional favourites led by local musician\/composer […]<\/p>\n