Community & Business
7 August, 2022
Singers host first concert to raise funds for railway
A GROUP of fun loving singers called the MAS (Mature Aged Singers) will be hosting their very first concert alongside Atherton acapella group, BellaCappella, on August 13 to fundraise for the Herberton Railway.
The group consists of 10 retirees who all have one thing in common a never ending love for music with the oldest member being a pianist in her 90’s and the youngest being a singer in her mid-60’s.
Group member Sally May is the youngest singer and since joining the group she has attended every performance and cannot wait to perform again.
“We sing for little events around the place including ANZAC Days, Christmas carols, church and so on and we are excited to have our own concert,” conductor Virginia Ballhaus said.
“We are just a group of people who sing for the enjoyment of it, and we love singing for people.
“We meet once a week to rehearse our songs and get them ready to perform.”
The idea of a concert came about when a member of the group, who is heavily involved in the railway, decided to organise a fundraiser.
MAS banded with BellaCappella to put on the performance at the Herberton Community Hall and looks forward to seeing everyone there from 3pm until 5pm.
Entry is $10 at the gate.
