Choir poised for annual concert

The Peninsula Choir is poised to present their annual concert later this month in conjunction with the Gosford City Brass Band, according to choir conductor Mr Ivan Kinny.

"This year's theme is Spring Song in Ettalong, and the program will contain much joyful music in keeping with the season," Mr Kinny said.

"Included will be songs by the Beatles and Ivor Novello, as well as a first performance on the Central Coast of two beautiful love songs from the Song of Solomon, with music by Orlando Gibbons.

"Our pianist Joan Edwards will play Mendelssohn's famous Spring Song on the grand piano.

"The championship-winning Gosford City Brass Band is in fine form, as recent concerts have testified.

"They will present a number of spritely items in the spirit of Spring and, in accordance with tradition, will lead some community singing of popular numbers."

Members of the Band will also join the choir in the renowned Cornish Floral Dance, a song made popular by the Australian baritone Peter Dawson, Mr Kinny said.

"The choir will thus be accompanied by the Helston Village Band, with its curious tone as described in the song," Mr Kinny said.

The concert will take place in the Ettalong Baptist Church, Barrenjoey Rd, on Sunday, August 28 at 2pm.

Afternoon tea will follow.

The choir will be conducted by Ivan Kinny and the band by Tom Hill.

Press release, August 1 Kay Williams