WHEN THE ESK COMMUNITY CHOIR PERFORMED AT LOWOOD'S GLENWOOD.

Until you've experienced the feeling of giving the gift of a song; to revive that small glint of a sparkle in people who've wanted so long; it's something that's hard to explain, nor is it easy to understand.

But when people appear so grateful it's hard to let go of their hand.

 

That is how it was when the Esk Community Choir gave their gift of song to a small but  so appreciative audience at Glenwood Aged Care Facility in Lowood on Friday 28th November.

 

Glenwood Residents

From the outset the Choir's attention grabbing trio of songs of praise put smiles on the faces of visitors, staff and residents whose  faces lit up on a par with the coloured winking lights and the illumination of Christmas decorations adorning the room.

Carolyn King

When Kathleen, Carolyn and Iris gave their mellifluous renditions of cherished evergreens from Roger's and Hammerstein's "South Pacific", it was apparent this audience of old souls wanted to become part of the performances and Bob's flawless execution of "Some Enchanted Evening" appeared to recapture many fond memories.  

 The men's rendition of "Till I Hear You Sing" again was goose-bump gorgeous and another alluring piece from the pen of Andrew Lloyd Webber, "Whistle Down the Wind", spoke of the precious friendships that were so much a presence in the recreation room at Glenwood.  A beautiful duet by Di and Gail, two of the Choir's burgeoning talents and "A Spoonful of Sugar" delivered in a most delightful way by the irrepressible Robyn, produced happiness in, well, large spoonfuls! 

Following the last bracket of songs by the Ladies and the full Choir telling of the joys of Christmas, the hour had come to depart but not before Alexis, on behalf of Margaret and the Choir, expressed her gratitude to the handful of beautiful people who came to listen; where the joy could be measured by the warmth of their hugs, their smiles of appreciation and for us, the Choir, the sharing of this magical experience. 

by: Sue Walker

 

Robyn, Gail, Anne,  Janette, Nola, Roland, Susan, Di