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 …
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. …
Serenata Singers Open Night 2022
The Serenata Singers is a friendly community choir based in The Gap. We celebrated our 50th anniversary in 2020! On Monday 14 March, the choir held an open night at The Gap Uniting Church auditorium, 1050 Waterworks Road. This was a no-obligation chance to meet choir members, find out about the choir, and observe and join in a …
The Gap Village Shopping Centre
On Saturday, 18 December, many a Gap shopper was entertained by the Serenata Singers in full chorus for a full hour with a program of 20 of our Christmas favourites. Again, under the sure guidance of Lois Cutmore on keyboard, and a colourful choir, all in joyous strain, many stopped in their trolley tracks, we …
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.
Samford Christmas Photo Gallery
On the 04th of December, Serenata Singers assisted our Samford cousins in providing carols for the Samford locals and visitors. The first performance was well received, but the weather intervened before the second set could be performed. Of note, William Barton, world reknowned didgeridoo player (pictured with Alison) played for the Welcome to Country!! Samford …
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 Regis
During November, the Serenata Singers were invited to sing at two Regis Aged Care facilities, namely The Gap and Ferny Grove. On both occasions, an appreciative audience enjoyed the varied repertoire of the Singers and were observed singing along during a number of items, especially the Sing-a-Long with old favourites that are very familiar to …
TRICARE CONCERT 31ST OCTOBER 2021
On Sunday 31st October 2021 The Gap Serenata Singers held their second away concert for the year at Compton Gardens Retirement Community in Aspley. Photos of the event are attached. The choir consisted of seven sopranos, seven altos, two tenors, one bass. The number of residents was about 30. The choir sang three brackets and …
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 …
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 …
Serenata Anniversary Concert
The Serenata Singers presented a belated 50th anniversary concert for family, friends and former members of the choir at The Gap Uniting Church on Saturday afternoon, 29 May 2021. Better late than never! The choir was keen to return to performing and relished the opportunity to sing in front of an appreciative audience. Under a …
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