Eumundi Voice Magazine

Eumundi Voice

9 hours ago

On Tuesday afternoons when Eumundi market stalls are doing their preliminary set-up, sounds of laughter and voices raised in song ring out from the Eumundi QCWA Hall. Members of the community choir – Magic Of Voice Eumundi Choir (MOVE) – are warming up for their weekly rehearsal.
Recently the choir performed at the 8th birthday celebrations of Cooroy Sconetime organised by Martin Duncan. As usual the hall was packed and the singers partook eagerly of the delicious tea and scones before treating the audience to a selection of songs. These included a Gospel Medley, 2 African songs – the traditional Ke Arona plus Roly Hla Hla Mandela, and a Pacific number Epo y Tay Tay. Everybody joined in a hearty rendition of Happy Birthday to Sconetime!
There are many things that draw choir members together each week to sing: the camaraderie, the joy of vocalising together in 3 or 4-part harmonies, plus there is a feeling of achievement in perfecting your part as the whole song comes together.
Liz, who recently joined the choir said, “It’s fantastic because you use your brain and your body to bring a powerful sense of community. Your body becomes an instrument to bring joy to others – you’re part of something bigger than yourself.”
MOVE choir, run by the vibrant Jo Deguara, has an inclusive ethos: new members are always welcome – men and women – and an audition is not required. Several members said they hadn’t sung in a choir for many years, since leaving school in fact, and there was a sense of accomplishment in finding your voice again.
One such member, Kirsty, commented, “When I moved to Eumundi 3yrs ago I joined MOVE as I love to sing but hadn’t been in a choir for many years. The weekly sessions have become an important part of my life, learning songs from around the globe and in many languages with a great group. Singing a cappella in harmony is an amazing and uplifting experience. There is certainly magic in this choir and I love it!”
Interested in joining MOVE? Email: Jo at globalharmoniessunshinecoast@gmail.com. ... See MoreSee Less

Eumundi Voice

1 day ago

Distinguished former pilots and cabin crew from international and Australian airlines landed at Peppers’ Restaurant during the Noosa Alive Festival to pay homage to local legend Deborah Lawrie, the world’s longest serving female commercial airline pilot. (Her story was covered in issue 145 of Eumundi Voice).
Among the capacity guests attending the in-conversation event was an enthusiastic group of local “Fly Girls” who had attended the play about Deb’s life in Sydney.
Playwrights Catherine Moore and Genevieve Hegney shared memories, laughter and the impact she had not only as an amazing pilot and instructor, but also as pioneer for women’s equal opportunities in the workforce. Several former colleagues also shared the impact she had on their lives. Deb’s new autobiography Touching the Sky is available through abcbooks.com.au. ... See MoreSee Less