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Sweet symphonies of Goulburn Valley Concert Orchestra reach Eastbank

By Caitlyn Grant

Jun 22, 2022

On the pipes: Lachlan Gallacher and William Lees. Photo by Caitlyn Grant

Goulburn Vallery Concert Orchestra tuned up on Saturday, June 18 at its 26th annual concert.

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Performing The Birds at Shepparton’s Riverlinks Eastbank venue, the 40-piece orchestra was joined by Shepparton choir 36 Degrees South for the 2pm matinee show.

Crowds came from all over to immerse themselves in the tunes, refined by hours of rehearsals.

The News was there to take in the sweet melodies and to capture a few action shots.

And a one, two, three: Steven Sargant conducting the orchestra. Photo by Caitlyn Grant

Concentration: An orchestra member in concert mode. Photo by Caitlyn Grant

Making music: Helen Rankin on the timpani. Photo by Caitlyn Grant

Sweet tunes: Sandy Sexton on flute and Eric Andersen on the oboe. Photo by Caitlyn Grant

Practice makes perfect: Orchestra members were all well polished in their performance. Photo by Caitlyn Grant

All together: The orchestra was joined by the Shepparton choir 36 Degrees South. Photo by Caitlyn Grant

Tuned up: Leona Gibbs and Valerie Murphy playing the French horn. Photo by Caitlyn Grant

Details: Sheet music lined the rows for musos. Photo by Caitlyn Grant

Keeping time: Wade Gregory on percussion. Photo by Caitlyn Grant

By Caitlyn Grant

Shepparton News journalist

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