Since 2007 Noosa Chorale’s “Christmas Cheer” has been Noosa’s unofficial start to the festive season.
And last Friday and Saturday at The J, it was on again. This time the Chorale ringing in Christmas with two hugely successful concerts featuring carols and songs with a bells’ theme. Naturally, the concerts were titled “Silver Bells.”
The choir, conducted by music director Adrian King, performed Christmas favourites, including “Sleigh Bells,” “In Dulci Jubilo” and “All Bells in Paradise” and also joined with the audience to sing traditional carols like “O Come All Ye Faithful” and “Once in Royal David’s City.”
Noosa Deputy Mayor Frank Wilkie, as he has been for some years now, was again MC and narrator.
Katie Rose Cottage Hospice is supported by the Chorale and proceeds from the raffle which were $1960,00 will be donated to it. Chairperson, Carol Raye, described the hospice’s plans for expansion next year which include two additional guest units and a home palliative care service.
