Hi all,
Some information and a link to the flyer for a concert in Toowoomba this Sunday, April 9th, that might be of interest to you. I’m honoured to have one of my own pieces included in the program!
Astrid
Three women composers with Toowoomba connections will be featured in a special fund-raising concert on Sunday 9th April.
Well-known singer and performer, Elaine Coates, with Fay Miller on piano will be presenting “A Singing of Stories -Songs by Australian Women Composers” at St Stephens Church at 3pm. As well as showcasing works by Australian women, the concert will raise funds for Elaine’s humanitarian aid trip to Uganda to work with children in slum schools and with the African Children’s Choir.
The featured composers are Astrid Jorgensen, musical director of Toowoomba group, Choirbolical; Shannon Gralow, currently starring in “Wicked” at the Empire Theatre and Sharney Russell, jazz icon.
Guest artist will be Sharon Matheson on harp.
Tickets are $20 waged and $15 unwaged and are available from Elaine by email or phone 4596 6381.
(Tickets for the Dalby (30th April) and Bundaberg (25th August) concerts will be available soon.)