On 16th December, for the fourth year in a row, choristers participated in end-of-year festivities at Adult Multicultural Education Services (AMES) in Box Hill.  Some 15 of us introduced the audience of recent migrants to an appropriate selection of our

We wound up our tour of WA with an afternoon concert on 14th November in Midvale, near Guildford.  Soloists were Rhonda Yates (soprano), Bob Ash and Roger Bartlett (baritone) and Ed Hughes, Ambrose Morgan and Stephen Pepper (tenor).

On 13th November we took the stage in Subiaco for a joint concert with the Perth Male Voice Choir.  Our soloists were Rhonda Yates (soprano), Roger Bartlett and Bob Ash (baritone), Ed Hughes and Drew Hopkins (tenor) and Graham Warner

On Armistice Day we broke our journey from Albany to Perth at St Mary’s Anglican Church in Kojonup.   There we: Held our own Remembrance Service, conducted by the Reverend Tom Morgan, member of our bass section Gave an informal mini-concert

he next day, 7th November, we joined forces with the Bunbury Men Of Song to put on a concert in Bunbury.  Our soloists were Rhonda Yates (soprano), Roger Bartlett and Bob Ash (baritone), Ed Hughes and Drew Hopkins (tenor), and

“Pat on the back, guys – that was fantastic!” We opened our tour of the south-west of Western Australia on Saturday 6th November with a concert  in Mandurah.  Soloists were Rhonda Yates (soprano), Bob Ash and Roger Bartlett (baritone) and

“Beautiful, I could have cried.” “Uplifting” “Value for money” A very large and appreciative audience assembled at the Robert Blackwood Hall, Monash University for an afternoon concert on Sunday 17 October. An extensive and varied program, from both the choir

After over-nighting in Swan Hill, we moved on to Shepparton, following our successful visit there in August last year (and previous concerts in the district in 2002, 2004, and 2006).  Our 2.30 pm concert was compèred by Ron Cooper. The

On Saturday 9 October the choir was off to a very early start to get up to Swan Hill for an afternoon concert. A large and appreciative audience quickly got into the swing of things and enjoyed a varied program

The next day, in Yarram, Roger, Bob and Drew featured again along with Bendigo chorister Ken Simpson soloing on How Great Thou Art.  Vic Welsh Scholar Janelle Hopman was our guest artist and accompanied herself on piano with a wonderful

“A very good night”, “The last song was very moving” A double-header weekend opened on Saturday 11 September in Sale. Choir soloists featured were Roger Bartlett, Drew Hopkins and Bob Ash. The Sale College Swing Band, under the baton of

On 17th December our Côr Bach provided the entertainment at a leading Melbourne club for their annual Christmas dinner. Before dinner we sang carols on their grand staircase, followed up, between courses, by items from our regular repertoire and more

“I could have listened all night!” On 24th July we returned, after almost exactly two years, to Doncaster, where we found a full house awaiting. Soloists were Roger Bartlett, Stephen Lynn, Bob Ash, Stephen Pepper and Graeme Sanderson. One audience

“More, more!” On 17th July Victoria Welsh Choir made the 350km journey to Mt Beauty for the first time since March 2004.  On this occasion it was our Côr Bach who provided the entertainment. Soloists were Roger Bartlett, Gordon Parsons,

“Great concert”, ‘Well-oiled machine” On Sunday 20 June Côr Bach returned to Gisborne, following previous visits in 2006 and 2007.  Our soloists were Graham Warner, Barry McMahon, Bob Ash and Roger Bartlett. Soon afterwards we received a letter from our

“Stunning”, “That was brilliant”, “Loved every minute” The choir was more than happy to support St Edward’s, where we rehearse twice a week, as they celebrated their 50th anniversary. Our concert was also a musical thank you to the church’s

“Bloody good” … “atmospheric” On Saturday 8 May, Côr Bach was invited to sing in Roxburgh Park, for the third time in four years.  Soloists were Graham Warner, Ed Hughes, Barry McMahon and Bob Ash.  The mostly older-generation audience clearly

 “Our Dawn Service would not be the same without your presence.” On Anzac Day 2010 we had the honour to be the official choir at the Shrine of Remembrance. At the Dawn Service for the seventh consecutive year. At the

“As good as any choir in Cardiff” The choir travelled to Ballarat on Sunday 18 April 2010 for an afternoon concert at a local church. An opening bracket of hymns included How Great Thou Art featuring a powerful solo by

“Presented with professionalism, poise and polish … left the audience stimulated and delighted” On Saturday 17 April Côr Bach entertained participants in a conference at KIlda Town Hall with a 45-minute showcase of our repertoire.  Soloists were Ed Hughes, Drew