The Woodend Warblers are inviting new members with an open rehearsal next week.
The acapella group has a zest for music that continues to grow with direction of local choir leader Andrew Price.
Formed in 2018 and with just less than 20 members at the first rehearsal, the choir has continued to grow not only in numbers but also in reputation.
Like every choir, the two years of pandemic lockdowns meant no rehearsals.
Andrew worked hard to find novel ways to keep the choir’s interest in singing alive and his efforts paid off because the Warblers emerged in 2022 even stronger than before.
There are now about 50 regular members and the choir has recently performed at Murtoa’s 150th Anniversary, Ulumbarra Theatre in Bendigo as part of the Symphonia Choralis and at the Newstead Live Music Festival.
The Warblers have also been invited to perform as part of Choir Party at MPavillion in Melbourne in early February.
The choir has been complimented on its versatility and has a repertoire that includes Queen’s Don’t Stop Me Now and Elbow’s rousing One Day Like This – both great crowd pleasers but our arrangement of Sinead O’Connor’s haunting In This Heart can also woo audiences. They are always learning new pieces, and Andrew has many songs lined up for 2023.
The Warblers are known for their engaging performances, their love of music and the bond this creates is palpable. The focus is on fun and they often go to the pub and sing more after rehearsal.
Membership is not based on experience or skill level and there is no audition. Everyone is welcome whether they have never sung with a group before, or singing has been an ongoing part of their life.
On Wednesday, February 8, the Woodend Warblers are having an open rehearsal and all those interested are invited to come and try!
There is no cost involved in trying it out, just come along to Norma Richardson Hall, Buckland Street, Woodend, at 7.30pm.
For more details contact Andrew Price on 0419 604 444, or just go along.
