The East Gippsland Choral Festival took place last Sunday and what a
great afternoon’s entertainment it was.
Nine choirs from all around the area came together to present a varied
and enjoyable program of choral singing.
Each choir was unique in style and program. Midway in the program there was a very moving
rendering of 'Pennyweight Hill' by a massed choir formed from members among choirs
present. This song is a fathers lament
for the death of his young daughter on the Castlemaine gold fields. It would
move a stone to tears. I must mention
too two ladies, playing harps, who greeted patrons with music as they arrived.
I was very proud to take part in this wonderful afternoon, which included, for
a gold coin donation, a sumptuous afternoon tea.
Work has begun on replacing the buffers
Paynesville side, as I am sure most people already know.
