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"In a One Horse Open Sleigh....."

Ahh Christmas time, the time of fun, food, family, end of year parties and celebrations, presents, celebrating the greatest gift JESUS and singing LOTS of singing.

Now those of you who know me, know that I LOVE Christmas music. Which is probably a good thing as I am a singer and that means you start rehearsing Christmas music way back in September/October. This year in particular I am singing a lot of it, I am blessed to have quite a few Christmas gigs this year its just keeping on top of the music which can get stressful (oh along with other rehearsals and work etc still happening haha). To date I have ticked off three, still have 5 to go!

On Saturday night the 5th, Soul Factor Gospel Choir presented it's Christmas Concert "It's Almost Christmas". It was a fabulous night of music, fun and spreading the joy of Christmas. We sang & danced to a packed house and were very much  encouraged by the audience participation, clapping and laughter throughout the evening. Joining us on that night were "Four Tune Eight" the Gomez Children. These adorable, talented kids played and sang together to the delight of all there! Christmas concert like that are such a wonderful thing to perform, there were smiles all round. If you would like to check out the gallery of pics from the night click here

The Gomez Children were fabulous!








 
So far I have also sung with a group of ladies I put together who led the worship on Sunday morning and "The Raymond Sisters" sang last night at the Resthaven Bellevue Heights Carol service. To come is Hallett Cove Carols on Friday night and the Adelaide Carols by Candlelight on Sunday with Soul Factor, other carol services and Gawler Carols with The Raymond Sisters on Saturday 19th. So lots still to do but it is a blessing to sing all the beautiful songs and to share with others at this time.

In amongst all these Christmas gigs I have also been rehearsing for a January project "Oklahoma" the Musical set on a Horses Farm in the Adelaide Hills! Yes this wonderful classic will be staged under the trees on the Four Oaks Farm in Littlehampton. With REAL horses, a real surrey, fabulous performers and a live band this production is sure to be something you will remember forever.
I am excited to be playing Laurey as its a role I have always loved and to perform it on an actual farm is amazing.
Along with the performance, there will be Country Baked goods to purchase, a petting zoo, pony rides and more so that you the audience can feel a part of this whole experience. Don't miss your chance to be a part of this experience. Tickets are available here and there are group discounts available. It is suitable for all ages!! What a great Christmas gift or Holiday idea for the kids.

I would love to see you there!!
Have a great week. Bec x


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