Jim Fagan
Noosa Chorale will ring in the start of the festive season at The J next month.
Music director Adrian King has put together a sparkling array of festive songs and carols with much of it featuring the happy sound of Yuletide bells. The show is called Silver Bells and audiences will be invited to sing Christmas favourites with the choir including Once in Royal David’s City and O Come All Ye Faithful.
They will also be able to hear the singers present songs and carols including Carol of the Bells, Ding Dong Merrily on High, the Old German carol In Dulce Jubilo and Aussie Jingle Bells. This last one will be a family affair as children from the audience will be invited on stage to help with the bell ringing and singing.
“Last Christmas, Covid-19 restrictions meant the Chorale couldn’t inject some of its traditional Christmas cheer with its annual Christmas concerts,” chorale president Fran Wilson, said.
“It was a huge disappointment not to be able to put on the show as it has been a popular Noosa event since 2007.
“In fact, many who regularly come say the Christmas Cheer concerts are, for them, the start of the festive season.
“We don’t know what Covid restrictions will be in effect mid next month so we have decided to present the concerts theatre -style and not have the audience sitting at the usual cabaret-style tables.”
“It certainly won’t stop the fun,” Fran said.
Noosa Chorale Silver Bells at The J, Noosa Junction, Friday, December 17 at 7pm and Saturday, December 18 at 2pm. Tickets $39, student concession/child $30. Book online at thej,com.au or 5329 6560.
