St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church Grovedale will erupt in song next week as the U3A Geelong Choir presents its annual Christmas concert.
The church on Heyers Road will host the concert for the first time on Wednesday, November 29, from 1.30pm to 3pm after the choir outgrew its usual space at the Chapel at Cobbin Farm.
U3A Geelong Choir secretary Dawn Cunningham said she was excited to see the choir perform the concert at the new location and that rehearsals had been going well.
“The Chapel is quite small where we rehearse each week and we found that with so many choristers performing, we couldn’t possibly have it in the Chapel and also have an audience,” she said.
“It’s a beautiful church (St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church) and we’ll have a lovely afternoon tea after the performance in their big hall.”
Ms Cunningham said most of the choir members would bring a plate of food and that the public was welcome to come along to the concert, with entrance by a gold coin donation.
“I would just love people to come along and listen to some beautiful music,” she said.
“Our music director, Jeanette John, is absolutely wonderful, as is our accompanist, who comes from Melbourne, Heather Wickes. We’re very fortunate to have them both at the helm.”
U3A Geelong is a volunteer-run community organisation providing activities and opportunities for people to continue learning.
The U3A Geelong Choir will present the Christmas concert at St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church Grovedale on Wednesday, November 29, from 1.30pm to 3pm.
