Praise for Serendipity
Serendipity: the choir has continued to enjoy performing at venues for near capacity audiences since its formation in February 2008.
We are consistently receiving wonderful feedback from our audiences which continues to encourage us to provide the excellent standard of performance for which we are known. Read what Serendipity audience members have to say about our concerts ...
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It was such a delightful experience and we came away feeling lighthearted and happy. All those smiling faces in the choir and they seemed to be completely at one with you. I particularly liked 'Night and Day'. I don't think I'll ever play the Fred Astaire version again ... it was all quite wonderful.
J and A
A chorister asked a younger audience member how he thought we could improve. He thought for a while then shook his head - 'Nup - I thought it was all good - and I am being critical!'
We loved the Byrd and were amazed to hear it sung by a community choir. Ave Verum Corpus and Sing Joyfully were just fantastic.
2 gentlemen at Bundanoon 'Flights of Fancy' concert
A varied program, something for everyone
A very good audience despite the many musical offerings of recent and forthcoming weeks – shows loyalty
Some really difficult pieces, showcasing the talents of the choir – and their directorI was moved to tears. I don't know how you could all sing so beautifully and unaccompanied!
Various audience members
It (Sing Noel Concert) was a splendid concert - the choir performed with more cohesion than previously and the diction was excellent as were the dynamics and expression. And Ann's contribution, as always, was par excellance.
Congratulations to you on a most enjoyable afternoon of music.
Sheila
I've been to almost all your concerts, and enjoyed them all - Serendipity just gets better and better.
Dear members of Serendipity: the choir
Your performance yesterday ('Sing Noel' concert, 18 December) was absolutely wonderful! Taking a couple of hours out of the busy schedule this time of year brings, and having such beautiful music wash over me felt like pure luxury. You gave me true Christmas feelings with your lovely singing. Thank you so much for that. I will confess that 'Stille Nacht' had me in tears ... It was the most beautiful arrangement of that song I have ever heard. Thank you for singing it in German (the language I grew up with). Let me tell you, your pronunciation was perfect!! It brought many memories and a little bit of 'home' to me. Have a wonderful Christmas and a happy and safe 2011.
Andrea
My wife and I attended your 'Shall We Dance' concert at Bundanoon. It was a professional and entertaining afternoon. Being in three choirs myself, I always find that each choir is different, in the fact that some are not as precise as they ought to be in the way they walk on and off, and open their music. Your choir was "spot on" with that, very disciplined. Perhaps the only item that could have been Jazzed up a little bit more, for the entertainment factor only, was the Can Can, where more movement from the "human orchestra" would enhance that number. More swaying, more "oom pa pa" with leg movements etc..
A wonderfully entertaining, enjoyable, musical, humourous concert. We really did enjoy it immensely.
B.P.
Just wanted to thank you so much for a wonderful 'Shall We Dance' concert last Saturday - I really enjoyed it. The whole atmosphere was very up-beat and joyful, and I particularly liked the men's Elizabethan pub re-creation and the Can-can skatting - just lovely.
L.B.
Just a note to say how much we enjoyed the Serendipity concert on Saturday.
Two things I noted:
I tried very hard to see if I could hear individual voices in each part, but could not. You were so together that it was virtually one voice.
Second, watching you all, I was reminded of the recipe for musical success I heard some years ago: "ice in the head and fire in the heart". You had both!
Congratulations!
Graeme S
Congratulations on your wonderful choir.
M.S.
Loved your concert yesterday (Times Past) ... thank you!!!
R.T.
I would like to thank you and the Serendipity singers for your performance at Crookwell on Saturday last. It was really what we needed and many members came up to me on the Sunday full of praise for your efforts. The varied program was most entertaining.
I hope you will be able to perform for us next year.
Best Wishes,
David Liell and the Members of
Thank you for a 6 star celestial performance. You and your choir’s precision are light years ahead. The variety brought tears, laughter and pure joy.
You and the choristers looked angelic and the outfits were beautiful. Thanks again.
Martin
Heavenly Bodies Concert at Bowral Uniting Church on 5 December.
Was a joy. Refreshing and original arrangements ensured a pleasant listening experience. In part, I was moved to tears by the sublime angelic harmonies in 'Cavatina: He Was Beautiful'.
Annie
Thank you for the wonderful programme at the 'Heavenly Bodies' concert. I found it most uplifting; wonderful, wonderful!
Rosemary
It was just SO lovely – a beautiful concert
A really great concert today. Congratulations. A fine performance - the result of much hard work and rehearsals.
Allan
Wow! THAT is good!
Graham
Thank you for a wonderful feast of singing today at the 'Heavenly Bodies' Serendipity concert. It was great.
Pat and Brian
Loved the concert. Really, really great work. Great choices, great voices. Most enjoyable. Your entrance was really exciting.
Rigmor
I couldn’t wait to get home to tell you how beautiful the 'Heavenly Bodies' concert was this afternoon. I really enjoyed it, thank you……I would go again next week if I could.
Pam
Thank you so much to you and the choir for an excellent performance at our function. The choir was the highlight of the night and many people were very complimentary about your performance.
It is nice to know that we have such wonderful talent in our southern highlands.
Once again, thank you and I look forward to seeing you at perhaps another function of Warrigal Care.
Fiona
Your Serendipity website is so attractive and user-friendly. As editor of a jewellery industry journal, I know just how much work goes into any publication, and how much one relies on support from like-minded enthusiasts for content. I'll be a regular visitor to the site - not just because of my friendship with Kerith and Ann, plus my interest in choral music, but because you have made this such an interesting site.
Thank you, Rex
I came, I saw, I enjoyed! It is an excellent site. I like the outfits the singers wear - very well designed. All up a great site.
love, Gabrielle
I had the pleasure of being in the audience for the 'Great American Songbook' performance and enjoyed it so much I felt the need to let you all know. It was a wonderful selection of songs performed with style and a sense of fun. Your delightful outfits, your joy in performing and the great display of pizazz was obviously enjoyed by the audience and definitely enjoyed by me. Many thanks for your commitment to the choir and our community.
Warm regards
Wendy
Thanks Kerith, really enjoyed Serendipity on Saturday, the whole performance was just great and its fantastic that you are getting return engagements - a just reward for all the hard work of yourself and Ann. It was great to be at your rehearsal and it is not hard to see why Serendipity is so successful because the whole atmosphere within the choir and yourself was a happy one which is essential to a great performance and to audience acceptance.
Malcolm
Our afternoon with Serendipity was a resounding success. Once again thank you very much for a wonderful afternoon of music.
Joan
Waratah Retirement Village, Bargo
All I have heard from our residents is: 'Wonderful, terrific, WOW, When are they coming again?, fantastic, loved the choice of ‘Journey' songs, great selection of music, Can we do this sort of thing more often here in the village? Didn't they all look fantastic, loved the ladies outfits.'
Kerith's talks and remarks between items made the presentation very, very enjoyable.
Joan
Waratah Retirement Village, Bargo
'You all looked so professional when you came on stage. The men were wearing dinner suits and the women were dressed in formal attire. Just fabulous!'
'I was expecting you to be dressed in jeans, but I was taken by surprise. Your singing was just wonderful and we hope you come back again!'
Residents' comments
Waratah Retirement Village, Bargo
'You were bloody terrific!'
Anonymous gentleman
Waratah Retirement Village, Bargo
What a lovely concert once again. It truly was an emotional journey. I either had tears in my eyes or was grinning madly. Congratulations on the stage decoration. It was so evocative and well done. I heard another audience member say, 'Somebody's got a good imagination!' Well done Serendipity, yet again!
Joanne and Mike
Terry and I were transported by the wonders and beauty of 'Journeys' last Saturday. Magnificent music, voices and harmonies - this is a delightful gift you all give to our community.
I did want to put in writing my thanks to you both for the huge effort you put into making 'Journeys' such a success. My various friends who came were delighted, and one made special mention of how much we've developed since the first concert she attended in 2007.
Regards, Erica
Thought you'd like to know that a cousin and his wife, who was in the Philharmonia in the 80s' & 90's, thought that Saturday's concert was fantastic in terms of the range of music and the quality, and that I am 'lucky to be in such a group'. If they lived nearer that Albion Park I think she'd be knocking on your door to join.
I'd been nervous about inviting them, as they are always very ready with constructive criticism, so the outcome was particularly good.
Cheers, Graham
Sunday's concert was the most beautiful gift to anyone lucky enough to be in the audience. The contribution that you and Ann have made to those in the choir and those who see and hear them perform is simply joyful. How lucky I am to have sat, with warm toes, (I liked that bit too,) and been totally absorbed by the feast offered. Super directorship and you were right; Ann is extraordinary with her accompaniment.
Best wishes for the preparations for your journey.
Robyn
I was among the audience for your inaugural concert yesterday at Bundanoon. What a triumphant! Congratulations on the result of what must mean lots of hard work. I look forward to more happy times as you entertain the community. Loved the ladies' jackets. Where can one find the pattern!!! Kindest regards
Judith Harrington
Thank you, thank you, for giving us such a wonderful musical experience yesterday! It's the first time John has come with me and, despite feeling a little tired (due to chemo), he thought you were simply fantastic!
love, Virginia xx
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