Soaring melodies will fill Broadmeadows Town Hall on Sunday, July 27, as Hume Community Orchestra presents a free concert with a distinctive French flavour.
The performance, led by artistic director and conductor David Osborne, will feature Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite –a whimsical and enchanting work originally written for children –as the centrepiece of the program.
Osborne said the choice of repertoire was carefully considered to appeal to local audiences and offer educational value.
The concert also includes well-loved pieces like the Carmen Prelude, adding to its accessibility and charm.
Osborne explained that while the orchestra includes musicians of varying skills, care is taken to select music that is challenging but not overwhelming.
“The first criteria is to not select music that is unplayably difficult in the first place!” he said.
“Everyone in the orchestra is striving to play their instrument at a high standard…Those who have been with the orchestra for an extended period have without exception advanced their playing skills significantly.”
Orchestra manager Rosalie Birney highlighted the group’s inter-generational spirit, with members ranging from eight years old to over 80.
“We have all improved over the years because of the orchestra,” Birney said.
“It motivates us to practise, take lessons and love what we do.”
Helen Hatzikalis, one of the concert organisers, hopes the event leaves a lasting impact.
“It offers residents of Hume a wonderful opportunity to experience classical orchestral music performed at a high calibre.”
Anyone interested in joining the orchestra is encouraged to get in touch via Facebook or simply drop in to rehearsals, held Wednesdays from 6.30-8pm at Gladstone Park Primary School.
