Programs
NAME |
DELIVERY TIME |
LOCATION |
COST TO MEMBERS |
DESCRIPTION |
Weekly Program |
Mondays,
7-9 PM |
Parish
Hall Christ
Church Drouin |
$6
per week |
A
two-hour program that includes songs from the repertoire, introduces new
songs, supper, and suppertime showcase. |
Suppertime Showcase |
Within
the Weekly Program, after supper |
Parish
Hall Christ
Church Drouin |
NIL |
A
seven-minute segment that invites people to deliver a solo/small group
performance to a live audience. |
Flash Mob |
Various |
Various
|
NIL |
A
surprise performance at a public or pre-arranged location in casual attire. We
have sung in a café, and at Drouin Craft and Produce Market. |
Summer Series |
Monday
evenings in daylight savings time. |
Soundshell,
Drouin Civic Park |
NIL |
A
shorter program in an alternative venue to the indoor hall setting when
limits are placed on the number of people permitted to gather indoors and
sing. This is a rehearsal event (not a performance) and requires a Council
permit to use the public space. Members bring their own seating and
the keyboard is transported for the music. Guitar has also been used. |
Sing In Spring |
Saturday
morning on the Arts Market Day. |
Forecourt
of the West Gippsland Arts Centre |
NIL |
A
combined choir performance working with Casey Choir and Mawarra
Choir. |
Community Performances |
Various
|
Various.
They have included Christ Church Drouin (Pleasant Sunday Afternoon) and Lang Lang Community Hall (Wattle Festival) |
NIL |
Programmed
performances curated for the occasion. |
Remembrance Events |
|
Various
– Memorial Park Drouin, Warragul Shrine, Christ Church Drouin |
NIL |
Leading
of the National Anthem and selected other songs appropriate to the occasion. Events
have included National Police Remembrance Day, ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day.
|
Aged Care entertainment |
Various.
Usually a weekday to fit with staffing numbers. |
Aged
Care settings. Previous performances at Lyrebird Aged Care, Drouin; Hillview
Aged Care, Bunyip; Fairview Village, Warragul; Baptcare
Amberlea Aged Care, Drouin; |
NIL |
Programmed
performances of familiar songs that we expect the audiences to know and
enjoy. Singalongs are encouraged. |
Christmas Social |
December,
weeknight |
Various |
Dependent
on venue |
Dinner
and variety show presented by individuals and small groups of BBS Members. |
Zoom Singalongs |
Mondays,
7-8 PM |
Videoconference ‘Zoom’ |
NIL |
An opportunity during lockdown for Members to stay
socially connected and hear songs of BBS. Singing together is
not possible due to the format, but the social connection has always been
satisfying. Members have been supported to build their skills in using
videoconferencing. |
Family & Friends Nights |
Mondays,
7-9 PM |
Parish
Hall Christ
Church Drouin |
NIL |
Lighthearted programs delivered about three times
a year to encourage members to invite family and friends to come along and
share the joy of singing without any expectation of an ongoing commitment to
BBS. |
Festivals/Community Events |
Various |
Various
– Soundshell, Bellbird Park Sporting Centre, Parish Hall, |
NIL |
Leading
community singing at various events. These have included Carols By
Candlelight (Drouin), Seniors Week, Ficifolia Festival |
Singing Workshops |
As
available |
Various. Previously, West Gippsland Arts Centre (Naomi Price Lady Beatle – 1 hour) |
Dependent
on workshop |
Members
prepared a song for the workshop and refined it under the guidance of the
presenter. Members
who attended the show delivered a performance of the song in
the foyer before the show. |