Bouddi Society hosts variety concert

The Bouddi Society will host a variety concert to highlight the talent of young performers on Sunday, April 5.

Vice president Mr David Dufty said the concert was also a great opportunity to demonstrate to the local community the role of the Bouddi Society in fostering local culture.

"The Bouddi Society centred in the Killcare-Wagstaffe area now sponsors a scholarship for woodwind at the Central Coast Conservatorium," Mr Dufty said.

"This year's winners were clarinettist Selina Foo and flautist Alyse Faith.

"They will be featured performers at our variety concert by the bay at Wagstaffe Hall.

"Selina will play sonatas by Saunt-Saens and Brahms plus Blues for Two by Don Banks. "Alyse will play from a Boccherini concerto.

"Also on the program will be two brackets arranged by local musical treasure Narelle Jones, including solo and ensemble numbers featuring other young artists: Naomi Jones on violin, Elissa Koppen on flute, Riley James on guitar plus Narelle on piano.

"They will perform varied numbers from classical, jazz and world music sources.

These three students attend Kincumber High School and study at the Conservatorium.

"Riley composes some of his own numbers."

Mr Dufty said skilled local guitarist-singer Les Dupont, together with blues harmonica player Chris Dick, would also provide further variety to the program.

"To prove that an older generation can still present highly entertaining music, baritone Russell Smith from Avoca will be performing two well known comic opera arias," Mr Dufty said.

"Paul Edgar will be his accompanying artist.

"Russell is a pioneer of television opera in Australia.

"He will also present two stirring ballads reminiscent of past great baritones like Lawrence Tibbett."

The program starts from 2.30 pm and entry to the concert starts from $5 for students, $12 for Bouddi Society members and $15 for non-members.

Drinks and refreshments will also be served.

The funds raised from the concert will go towards next year's scholarship fund.

Press release, 14 Mar 2009 David Dufty, The Bouddi Society