The sounds of Christmas are ringing out in Hastings Street this week as Oriana Choir Ensemble present a program of carols nightly at Sofitel Noosa.
As part of its annual Christmas festivities, Sofitel is hosting the Oriana Ensemble each night from 5-7pm including Christmas Eve.
Oriana Arts Inc is home to acclaimed Oriana Choir, and this Christmas the choir’s ensemble has been spreading Christmas joy to hundreds of Noosa and Sunshine Coast residents and visitors with a delivery of both traditional Christmas carols and other popular Christmas classics.
The setting on Noosa’s Hastings Street – beneath the fairly lights of decorated trees – is perfect to experience the Christmas spirit.
With extremely high humidity and temperatures in the past week – the carols have been a refreshing experience for many visitors to the region.
Oriana president Melissa Innes said that after the excitement of the Reed & Co Christmas Carols Cruise last weekend, the choristers have been looking forward to meeting some of the enthusiastic and happy Noosa locals they saw dancing and singing on the shores of the Noosa River, while singing from atop the Noosa Ferry.
“It’s been so rewarding after a busy year for everyone, to see the joy on people’s faces as we sing some traditional beautiful Christmas music, along with the classic favourites at this time of the year,” Melissa said.
“It always amazes us as to who our choral singing appeals to … last night a group of young teenage boys stood and sat quietly listening to the carols for almost half an hour, before thanking us for the music and heading on their way.
“The faces of the youngest members of the crowd are so gorgeous – their little eyes light up when they see where the music is coming from, it’s a special experience for us, and we hope locals and visitors to Noosa are enjoying the music.”
