One of Bunbury’s premier choir groups will celebrate an important milestone and give its members pause to reflect upon their accomplishments.
The Bunbury Bel Canto Singers inc. will applaud its 20th anniversary with a concert at the Saint Augustine Uniting Church Hall on Mangles Street, South Bunbury.
The choir will be in song from 1.30pm on Sunday, May 6.
I think the main purpose of the choir has been to help people who love to sing and enjoy themselves.
- Elena Evans
Bunbury Bel Canto Singers inc. president Judyth Salom travels from Perth to Bunbury to perform with the group.
“It’s a community choir and was started by Myra Easton,” she said.
“It’s very inclusive...we have holidays and we have travelled together. It is a very community-based group, there are a lot of friendships here and it is very inclusive.”
Music director Rosalie Pederick and accompanist Elena Evans will say goodbye to the group after the 20th anniversary concert.
“I will miss the warmth and friendliness of the group,” Ms Pederick said.
Ms Evans has enjoyed the group’s companionship and friendliness.
“I think the main purpose of the choir has been to help people who love to sing and enjoy themselves,” she said.
Ms Salom said the group was looking for new committee members to assist with varying duties.
“We have as much fun on the committee as we do in the choir, that has been a sociable experience as well,” Salom said.
The registered, not-for-profit group ranges from 18 to 80+-year-old members, all singing and socialising in harmony.
Once per month, the group takes a break from its practice session to enjoy dinner and tea together.
The occasion provides enough time to get to know newer members.
The group practices at the church on Tuesday nights from 7pm to 9pm.
They continually support the Bunbury Grand Families Day and perform at community events during the Christmas season.
Ms Salom said the ensemble was proud to have raised funds for school support organisation Youthcare throughout its history.
Contact 0407 748 006 or visit belcantosingersbunbury.com.au for more information.
