It was a packed-out venue when Beechworth Singers performed at concerts to the delight of music lovers last weekend held in the historic Beechworth Town Hall.
Audiences at both Saturday and Sunday afternoon events tuned into classical hits and soft baroque accompanied by local musician Sandra Williams on piano with vocalist and musical director Colleen Arnott at the helm.
Ms Arnott said chosen music she loved had been a big hit with the choir as well.
“Members said singing such beautiful music had been an amazing opportunity,” she said.
Beechworth Singers president Marelle Whitaker said the group had been thrilled with full houses on both days.
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“It’s been wonderful to perform and sing to an audience that appreciates live music,” she said.
Ms Whittaker said the singers and the audience were transported to a lovely place with works from different musicians from across the globe.
“It was a beautiful experience, and I could see from the faces of the audience they were totally enthralled,” she said.
“We had music from quiet, beautiful pieces to wonderful stirring renditions.
“It's nice when we have concerts to share our love of music with the broader community, and we can see that there are a lot of people that share same love of music too.”
Among members of an appreciative audience, Beechworth’s Alex Nelson said she always enjoyed the concerts supporting her mum and singer Wendy Sellar at the same time.
“It’s such a beautiful opportunity to hear the quality of music in our own town,” she said.
Margaret and Graham Brown travelled from Rutherglen for the event.
“It was a wonderful concert and the balances between the various voices and the acoustics in the town hall were wonderful too,” Ms Brown said.
“We have been to previous concerts and try to follow Beechworth Singers as much as we can.
“I grew up in a musical family and really enjoy the concerts.”
Well-known pianist Sandra Williams has supported the choir since returning to Beechworth in 2008.
“As a pianist it’s beneficial and enjoyable to play and relate to other musicians as there have been so many years practicing by oneself and playing a solo instrument,” she said.
“It’s wonderful to join in with quality singers and conductors with such a beautiful sound, and the acoustic in the town hall is exceptionally good."
Ms Arnott said the choir will soon start preparations for its Christmas concert.
“I love Christmas music and it's such a great chance to have a have a lot of fun," she said.
“I also love to get the audience involved as much as I can too.”
Ms Arnott said people at any level of singing abilities are welcome to join the choir.
Rehearsals take place weekly on Thursday nights starting at 7.15pm at Beechworth Uniting Church, 115 Ford St.
