Canberra Choral Society

Concert poster for Handel’s Saul

We had a great time singing Handel’s Saul in March this year, and ArtSound FM enjoyed it too, judging by their description for their broadcast of Part 1 this Sunday evening:

“Toby Cole leads Canberra Choral Society through a sparkling performance of one of Handel’s great oratorios at St Andrew’s Church Forrest. Soloists include Karen Fitz-Gibbon, Christina Wilson and Rohan Thatcher with a fine string ensemble, harpsichord and organ.”

Listen in from 8pm Sunday 3 June on ArtSound FM 92.7 & 90.3 (Tuggeranong) - Canberra’s own music and arts radio station.If you miss it on Sunday night, the program is repeated at 1:30pm Wednesdays.

Our 1930s Soirée at the Albert Hall is the front page feature story on the current City Chronicle! Check it out here (story continues on page 8).

The six-week dance lesson package starting Wednesday 30 May is almost booked out, so Danzón are running another class at 6:45pm-7:30 pm Friday nights, starting 1 June. Contact Brenton Lovett direct on 0437 882 293 if you would like to book into the Friday classes.

LOVE the 1930s? Inspired by Dancing with the Stars or So You Think You Can Dance? Secretly sing along with The Voice or Australian Idol?

JOIN us at Albert Hall on Saturday 7 July for a unique Soirée that will have you rediscovering the fun of dancing the foxtrot, waltz, quickstep and swing to a live band, and singing classic songs of the 1930s.

WE’ll have great music from the Hall Village Brass Band, with Brent Newbery crooning timeless songs by the likes of the Gershwin brothers, Irving Berlin and Cole Porter. Danzón dance studio will teach the dance styles on the night, so there’s no need to be a Fred Astaire or Ginger Rogers. Just come along and have fun!

IF you do want to get your feet under control beforehand, we’ve arranged a great beginner/refresher package for Soirée ticketholders – 6 weeks of lessons in these ever-popular dances for just $73. The classes will be at Danzón dance studios in Civic starting on 30 May. Must be bought at same time as your Soirée tickets – so get in quick!

OUR own Tobias Cole will be host for the evening, adding his special touch of 1930s glamour and sparkle. If Brent and the band don’t get you singing along Tobias certainly will, so there’ll be songsheets to help you remember the lyrics.

THE bar will be open, light refreshments will be available, and the music will keep you singing and dancing all night – what better way to spend a winter’s evening? Book your tickets now through Canberra Ticketing.

IF you can’t get enough of the 1930s, or prefer something a little gentler, join us for our other Albert Hall Festival event – a Tribute to Dame Nellie Melba concert at 3pm Sunday 8 July. Discount packages available if buying tickets for both Soirée and Dame Nellie Melba concert.