December was a very busy singing month for Hills Harmony.  We performed hour long concerts at the Christmas parties in several age care facilities and many of the audience members seemed to really enjoy singing along with the Christmas tunes.  Lots of smiles and good cheer all round.

We spent the two Saturday mornings before Christmas  as strolling songsters creating a Christmas atmosphere right across one of our local shopping centres.  Five, twenty minute sets in different stage areas, was physically challenging but again very worthwhile, with audiences getting involved and obviously enjoying our Christmas themed music.  Or they may have just been amused by the sight of a mob of guys in Santa hats.  But, as a result we have already been booked for a gig next Christmas.

All our members and their partners turned out for our Christmas Social Evening.  We had a great meal, excellent fellowship and the entertainment, fantastic.  We sang some new songs and some old ones for the pleasure of our guests and thanked them for their support throughout the year.  Congratulations to David Farley as the Hills Harmony Barbershopper of the Year. David lends a hand with organising everything, including the National Convention. Peter Garnett was awarded the Club attendance trophy for the year. Peter never missed a rehearsal, performance, executive meeting or training opportunity.  We can all do with club members like these guys.

We are all busy with our learn to sing outreach program.  “A Capella for Fellas”.  Like many choruses across the state ours is happening early March and running for five weeks.  So if you have any mates who live in Sydney’s North West and would like to sing a capella with fellas hook them up with www.hills harmony.com.au.

Paul Meller
VP Marketing