My blog to you today comes from coastal St. Leonards. I had the pleasure and honour of being invited by Fran Mitchell from Franscene Bellarine to stop by and take some photos at the Australian Women's Choir workshop held at the St Leonards Memorial Hall.
The Australian Women's Choir was started in 2014 by well known, highly skilled entertainer Wendy Stapleton, who has been a professional performer since the young age of nine.
The Choir provides unique opportunities for women of all ages to experience for themselves the delights in singing and performing. The passion that Wendy has, along with the choir members is certainly evident and visible.
The moment I arrived, even before I set foot in the hall itself, I could feel the positive and energetic vibe that was filling the room. The welcome I received by Wendy Stapleton herself and the 80 plus attendees was incredibly overwhelming. I was very much looking forward to my time here, capturing the joyous spirit that filled the room. My timing was perfect, as we could gather everyone for a number of photos prior to breaking for lunch, which was made possible and put together by local volunteers.
There was no shortage of laughter and excitement at this event, oh and of course singing!
"The only thing better than singing is more singing". - Ella Fitzgerald
How wonderful was this turnout? In attendance were 46 ladies from Bellarine (and surrounds), plus 35 Australian Women's Choir members coming together at our local St Leonards seaside location.
The fun and inspirational workshop was lead by Wendy Stapleton, Paul Norton and Ally McNaughton. The attendees were in full play, singing, laughing, and thoroughly enjoying their time here at this event. Be sure to add this on your to-do list when there is another workshop, everyone is welcome!
Ally McNaughton - Choir co-ordinator. Paul Norton - Musical Director Wendy Stapleton - Principal, The Australian Women's Choir |
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Ally McNaughton - Choir co-ordinator.
Paul Norton - Musical DirectorFran Mitchell - Franscene Bellarine
Wendy Stapleton - Principal, The Australian Women's Choir
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