Online choir connecting the Isaac Shire through song
Voices are gathering in the Isaac Shire, with sign ups open now for singers of all ages and abilities to create the region’s first computer-based choir.
The team behind Brisbane-based community choir Cheep Trill has been working with Isaac Regional Council to come up with a four-week online interactive community choir.
Isaac Computer Choir aims to get residents singing and dancing from the safety of their homes or mining camps, and to create an Isaac region music video.
Mayor Anne Baker said this is part of Council’s adopted COVID-19 Community Support and Wellbeing Package to develop and deliver shared virtual experiences to maintain and strengthen community spirit during uncertain times.
“This exciting project is inspired by watching Lady Gaga, Dave Grohl and Paul McCartney sing from their living rooms during the Coronavirus lockdown – even the Rolling Stones played together from four separate locations,” Mayor Baker said.
“From shower singers, haul truck coal driving rockers and hairbrush divas to community choirs, church bands, and superstars – I know our region has it all. If you like, you may also learn some dance moves and star in Isaac’s very own music video. I strongly encourage you to get your voices ready and let’s come together again in the Isaac Computer Choir.
“For those who may feel a little bit daunted by all of this technology, singing and dancing, never fear! Details and instructions will be outlined clearly in information packs and instructional videos from our partner Cheep Trill.”
If you’re keen, register online at computerchoir.com by 5pm on Friday July 10. Then, Cheep Trill will be in touch with how-to guides and a link to its Zoom rehearsals that kick off weekly 30-minute sessions from July 13.
Isaac Computer Choir is funded by the Regional Arts Development Fund, a partnership between the Queensland Government and Isaac Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
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