Choir prepares for concert

The Peninsula Choir is preparing for its annual spring concert program, which is presented in association with the Gosford City Band.

The theme for the Spring Concert is "What a Wonderful World".

"Despite the many dreadful things that confront us in the contemporary world, there are many beautiful features in our lives that can he expressed in music of the highest quality," said director Ivan Kinny.

The Peninsula Choir and the Gosford City Band will present their music in the Ettalong Baptist Church on Sunday, August 29, at 2pm.

"The choir always welcomes new members," he said.

"The only requirements are a love of good music and the ability to sing in tune with others. "Everything else will be taught during practice.

"Basses are especially welcome."

The Peninsula choir was formed in 1987 by members of local church choirs when those groups had been disbanded.

"Their love of singing brought them together under the direction of Cecily Paszkowski, who remained their inspiration and driving force for some 13 years," Mr Kinny said.

On Cecily's retirement, the Reverend Tom Hill took the reins until he too was compelled to retire because of increasing work commitments in Sydney.

For the last two years, the choir has been under the direction of Mr Kinny.

"It is a true community choir, singing by invitation in a variety of venues: churches, hospitals, retirement villages and clubs," he said.

The choir prepares three main programs each year: one each for Christmas and Easter, and a spring program with the Gosford City Band.

The choir currently has 35 members, is a non-profit organisation, and proceeds are disbursed to local charities and community services.

For further information, contact Ivan Kinny on 4344.4811.

Press release, August 10 Peninsula Choir