The Serenata Singers have performed their first concert for 2023 on 22nd of March at St Vincent’s Care, Mitchelton. With the choir ready in the morning, the residents started to arrive quickly for a 10:30 am start – standing room only. The audience was put in the mood with a Community Sing-a-Long with some old …
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VALE – Denis Joyce
It is with great sadness that we farewelled our friend and avid singer, Denis Joyce. Denis has been a core member for Serenata Singers for over 10 years. He never had a bad word, was always there to help and even as his health failed in the last few months, Denis came along to rehearsals …
Aveo Concerts
On Thursday 27 October, we presented a concert at Aveo Parklands Retirement Village, Newmarket, and again on Sunday 06 November at Aveo, Albany Creek Retirement Village to very appreciative audiences. Our President John McCollow with his usual repartee, kept items moving and the audience informed and smiling. Jenni, our Associate Conductor commented, “Please congratulate the …
Gala Concert
See the program below for details of our Gala Concert on Saturday afternoon 19th November 2022 at 3pm at The Gap Uniting Church. Tickets on sale at the door. Don't miss the Serenata Singers and ensembles from The Gap State High School performing popular pieces.
“Musical Journeys”
Come join us, The Serenata Singers, in partnership with Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Club and students from The Gap State High School as we travel through time and place on a musical journey for our Gala Concert. The program includes items especially prepared by Serenata Singers with themes that span the globe in time and space …
Seniors’ Morning Tea
Our Concert Booking Officer, Desleigh Byrne, has long had a close relationship with The Gap Uniting Church Friendship Group. We have entertained this group a number of times, and they are always very positive in joining in and making us welcome as they did on Monday 08th August. On this occasion, we sang an Irving …
Meet the Committee
On the 25th of July, Serenata Singers held its Annual General Meeting. With a good attendance, all office bearer nominations were declared duly elected by unanimous vote.• President John McCollow• Secretary Gloria Allen-Ross• Treasurer Nola Collins• Librarian Marilynn Reville• PR Officer Ken McKeon• Concert Booking Officer Desleigh Byrne• Choir Representatives Paul Beckmann and Ray Wiseman …
SERENATA SINGERS ENTERTAINS REGIS
Serenata Singers were again invited to sing at two Regis homes – in Ferny Grove on 01 June and in The Gap on 07 June. With over 30 residents enjoying the singing at each venue, we entertained with a broad variety of tunes from Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” to Harry Belafonte’s “Day-o” as well as a …
NATIONAL SENIORS’ MEETING
On Tuesday 17 May, the Serenata Singers were invited to sing for the National Seniors at Arana Leagues Club. Being our first concert of the year, we were a little nervous but after a warm-up and introduction from our President John McCollow, we sang as if no one was listening, and still got very positive …
VALE – Christine Oxnam
Sadly, we advise the passing of Christine Oxnam on 22 April. She was the Serenata Singers’ conductor from 2001-2003 and was closely involved with other choirs including the Brisbane Ladies Choir, the Local Village Choir and the Bracken Ridge School Choirs. Although some 20 years ago, many of our current members remember her with fondness. …