Past Performances

2017 Performances

Buninyong

So successful was last year’s concert with carols, that we were delighted to be invited back again to the acoustically blessed 1860 Uniting Church. At that concert Keva Lloyd, a very new Bendigo branch member, attended his first full concert

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Maldon

The choir was pleased to return to Holy Trinity Church, Maldon for a Sunday afternoon concert on 25 November. Gwŷr Harlech opened proceedings in a suitably upbeat tone before the enthusiastic congregation joined in singing the English verses. This was

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Kew

On 19 November, a Sunday afternoon concert was presented at Sackville Grange Retirement Village where chorister Colin Roberts resides with his wife Ann who also worked the sound system on the day. Tony Davies was compère of the proceedings but

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Remembrance Day

For the eleventh time since 2004 the choir attended the annual RSL State Remembrance Service at Springvale War Cemetery on Sunday 5 November at the earlier time of 1.00 pm.  Mal Carson acted as MC. Accompanied by the Royal Australian

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Vale George Murphy

On Friday 3 November, about thirty choristers took part in a service at Kyneton to celebrate the life of our esteemed Bendigo member, George Murphy. Celebrant Barbara Talbot commenced the service by inviting members of the three generations of George’s

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Box Hill

It was a pleasure to return to Bedford Heights Retirement Village after two and a half years. The choir commenced with the old favourite We’ll Keep a Welcome. After a reciprocal welcome from the village representative, we were into the

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With David Hobson

It had been three years since David had sung with VicWelsh at Melbourne Recital Centre so it was no surprise that the concert was a complete sell-out with fans waiting in the foyer just before the concert to snap up

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The Friday Revue

Presenters Brian Nankervis and Richelle Hunt invited David Hobson to be a part of their ABC Radio show on Friday 20 October as a lead-in to his big concert with Victoria Welsh Choir at the Melbourne Recital Centre on the

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Wonthaggi

We were delighted to be back in Wonthaggi for a Sunday afternoon concert, hosted by the Inter-Church Council to raise funds to support the Pastoral Care Volunteer Program. The 426-seater purpose-built Union Community Arts Centre was an absolute sell-out, having

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St Peter’s, Eastern Hill

The choir was invited to lead the singing at evensong at St Peter’s. We did this from the organ loft, hardly visible to the congregation. The conducting was shared between Rhys Arvidson, the church’s organist and our own Faleiry Koczkar.

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Doncaster

The choir was pleased to present a short concert at the magnificently appointed Applewood Retirement Village. With all seats sold, the audience eagerly anticipated the opening number which was the rhetorical What Would I Do Without My Music. Compère Bob

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With Silvie Paladino in Bendigo

Photo: Lady Robyn Hunt The choir and Silvie Paladino were guest artists at a Sunday afternoon concert organised by the Rotary Club of Bendigo South and the Ulumbarra Theatre as a local fundraiser. As the lights came up the choir

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Ballarat Open Rehearsal

Choristers from Blackburn and Bendigo joined colleagues in the Ballarat branch at the open rehearsal. The combined choir of 25 voices, led by Faleiry and accompanied by Lorna, ran through half a dozen songs which gave local members particularly the

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Mornington

In March 2016 our small choir was hired to sing at Nancy Harradine’s 100th birthday at Parkhill Gardens Aged Care Facility, a splendid occasion for Nancy and her family and for the other residents. Since then she has unfortunately died

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Upwey

“Beautiful sound from the choir….Very enjoyable. Humor is great too!!”“Loved the beautiful harmonies. I was moved to tears many times.”“It was very obvious everyone performing was very happy. That finale was so emotional.”“The guys were absolutely great – consistent and

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Ballarat 

Photo: Jan Sanderson “Loved audience participation. Enjoyed stories and jokes” “Well done (as it always is)” “Very well rehearsed. Wonderful pianist.” “So glad I finally made a performance.” “Nothing like the mellowness of a male choir.” “Have heard the choir

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Aireys Inlet

“Fantastic performance – made me nostalgic” “Really good show. Real gentlemen. They are so happy.” “The best afternoon’s performance I have enjoyed in years.” The choir journeyed down the Great Ocean Road on 7 May for a Sunday afternoon concert

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Jack Clarke Memorial Service

The official memorial service for Jack Clarke was held at Queen’s College in Melbourne on 7 April 2017. A large number of relatives, friends and former colleagues were welcomed by the present Master, Dr Stewart Gill. Jack’s beloved choir, led

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Kyabram

 “A superb afternoon of musical entertainment” “What a wonderful afternoon of music, of celebration and of emotion.” “Very IMPRESSIVE. Loved the humorous touches. Congratulations to all” “FANTASTIC” “You are the best. Beautiful to listen to.” “The choir is so “spot

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Lyceum Club

“The performance was magnificent” “a fabulous evening” “the programme was great” “Faleiry was very enthusiastic and the singing was sensational.” “a memorable occasion for us” “Your Choir has a fine reputation of presenting a professional event and I believe the

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Cymanfa Ganu

On Sunday 26th February we joined three other local Welsh choirs, a mixed community choir and the Welsh community to celebrate St David’s Day at St Michael’s Uniting Church in Collins St (the Welsh Church being too small) under the

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