Singers from across the western suburbs will join together in harmony early next month for the second annual Choir Jam in Laverton.
Following on from the success of last year’s inaugural event, four different choirs from Hobsons Bay and Wyndham will gather again at the Laverton Community Hub on Saturday, November 9 for an afternoon of song.
“It’s a beautiful event,” said Choir Jam organiser Steph Payne.
“It’s a day where singers from all over Hobsons Bay, whether they know they like choirs yet or not, come together and share a singing experience.”
Ms Payne is the director of three choirs that will be involved in the jam – Williamstwon’s Willin Wimmin choir and the With One Voice choirs from Hobsons Bay and Wyndham – and will also be teaching a song on the day.
“There are two halves of the session,” Ms Payne said.
“The first half there will be three directors and we will each be teaching a song to everyone. And then in the second half, four of the choirs will be performing, like a little showcase.”
Choir Jam is one off event, with no follow up performances scheduled.
Ms Payne said the event was simply about the joy of singing together and also introducing new people to choirs.
“Singers can come along who don’t really know about choirs yet and they can experience learning harmonies and see all the different choirs that are around and find something that suits them,” she said, adding that participating choirs range from the a cappella Willin Wimmin, to the casual and contemporary With One Voice choirs and the classical Laverton Community Choir.
Choir Jam runs from 1pm-4.30pm on November 9.
The event is free, but registrations are essential: cmvic.org.au/whats-on/events/choir-jam-hobsons-bay
Cade Lucas.
