Maisie's Choir is back and ready to bring the sound of song to ears across the Southern Tablelands in 2019.
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This is the community choir's fifth year and even though the group is growing - from eight in its first year to 26 today - there is room for more voices, Southern Tablelands Arts (STARTS) executive director Susan Conroy said.
STARTS administrates the choir, however, Ms Conroy is an active participant in her own time and said the group is very welcoming.
"We've had a bit of a refresh in preparation for the New Year and now we're really eager to get some new people along," Ms Conroy said.
"The choir is open to everyone, men and women, of all ages, and you don't have to be experienced or worry about being able to sing," she said.
Heather Bullock has taken on the role of Maisie's Choir's leader this year, and is excited to be teaching new songs this term.
Ms Bullock is a Yass resident and will be well-known to many in the area, having taught children's music for many years and previously been involved with the church choirs.
The choir is gearing up for two multi-choir concerts, one in Canberra in May and the other in the Southern Tablelands in October.
Last year, Maisie's Choir was one of six that took part in the popular Spring Fling Choir Concert in Yass.
"The choir is always doing new things and also performs at the aged care centres, at events such as Australia Day and the Murrumbateman Field Days, and Christmas concerts," Ms Conroy said.
Choir practice is on every Tuesday morning, from 10am-12pm, at the Yass Soldiers' Club, and costs $5 per week or $50 for the term.
Members receive a free morning tea and often stay on for lunch at the club or get together outside of the choir, Ms Conroy said.
"It's a very social group and members come from across the Southern Tablelands, including the Upper Lachlan Shire and Hilltops," she said.