Regis The Gap Concert

On 14 December, the Serenata Singers paid a second visit, by invitation, to the Regis Aged Care faciltiy in The Gap. Again, all went well with many residents joining our chorus.

Serenata Christmas Social Photo Gallery

On Friday 04 December, the Serenata Singers came together again for our Annual Social. With each others company to enjoy, all well organised and guided by our President John McCollow, and with entertainment provided through quizzes and members performing, the night passed very quickly. The gallery below will give you a peek!!

SERENATA SINGERS ENTERTAIN

The Serenata Singers community group has again provided some much-valued celebration in song for a group of residents at AVEO Newmarket on Sunday 17 October. We, as a group, provide opportunities to perform short one hour concerts for Community Groups, particularly at Age Care Facilities. With our elderly being particularly vulnerable, our numbers were limited …

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SERENATA SINGERS EMERGE

The Gap Serenata Singers have, like everyone else, had their share of disappointments in cancellation after cancellation of concerts for community groups. The group has been active for more than 50 years engaging with the community. A large part of their existence has been to provide concerts for community groups, particularly Aged Care facilities. The …

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Serenata Singers Wins Kedron-Wavell Services Club Community Grant!

Paul Beckmann and Lyn Orchard accept grant cheque from Vice Chairman Philip Lilliebridge. On Wednesday 1 May, Serenata Singers was presented with a cheque for $1,000 from the Kedron-Wavell Services Club Community Grants Program. The grant initiative is an annual program that provides financial assistance for the improvement of community organisations. This year Serenata Singers …

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Dovetree Concert

Our second concert for 2019 – and first weekday concert – was held at a new venue, Dovetree, Sinnamon Village. Due to Sue Stewart’s ill health (get well soon, Sue, we’re thinking of you), accompanist Prue Gibbs did double duty as accompanist/conductor – and acquitted herself brilliantly. The choir again performed songs from our 2018 …

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Vale Bill Reilly

On a more sombre note, the choir was honoured to be invited to sing at the funeral service of former choir member, Bill Reilly, on Friday 1 March. The choir sang, at Bill’s request, “What a Wonderful World” as slides from Bill’s life were projected on a large screen.