WISH - Women in Singing Harmony – is an initiative set up
by well-known Durban performer, Shelley McLean. It is a vocal class offered to
all women who have a “song in their heart”. WISH will perform at Rhumbelow
Theatre from February 20 to 22.
McLean identified a gap in the music world for the many
people who loved singing at school or at university, but now find themselves
without an outlet for sharing their singing passion. After receiving several
requests for private singing lessons, she decided to head up a group vocal
class, one that would enable singers to learn more about the technical aspects
of singing as well as explore the delights of singing in harmony, while
increasing their repertoire.
This group has steadily grown over the past two years and
the current WiSH group is rehearsing hard for their upcoming showcase at Rhumbelow
Theatre. This year's showcase will also introduce 11 new WiSH ladies to the
stage.
While WiSH was initially a project reserved for family
and friends only, Rhumbelow Theatre Manager Roland Stansell requested that the
concerts be opened up to the public so that women who may have a similar desire
to 'sing again', would be able to see first-hand what WISH involves.
The WISH Showcase includes a varied repertoire and
showcases the hidden talents of women whose ages range from 'student to
retired' and whose professions include teachers, home executives, chiropractor,
architects and more.
Performances take place on February 20 and 21 at 20h00
and on February 22 at 14h00. The venue opens 90 minutes before show for picnic
dinner.
Tickets R120 (R100 pensioners and tables of eight or more). Take
along food picnic baskets and braais will be available. There is limited secure
parking and booking is essential. A cash bar is available (no alcohol may be
brought on to the premises). Rhumbelow Durban is situated in Cunningham Avenue
off Bartle Road and Rhumbelow Pietermaritzburg is in the Allan Wilson Shellhole
in Pietermaritzburg.
Booking is through Computicket or contact Roland on 082 499
8636, email roland@stansell.za.net
or visit www.rhumbelow.za.net
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