PORT Harmony is an active group of choralists who perform around the Port Stephens area.

The organisation is a not for profit that operates to enrich the lives of those who participate, perform and attend its events.

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The singers at Port Harmony are really excited to be performing again after an hiatus of a couple of years because of Covid.

The next concert entitled “Earth & Sky” will take the audience on a celestial journey of familiar songs from musicals and movies such as “Hair”, “Sound of Music”, “Mary Poppins”, “Beaches”, “The Muppet Movie”; the beautiful ballad “Fields of Gold”, the old favourites “Fly Me to the Moon” and “Moon River” and many more.

Joanna Davies of Port Harmony told News Of The Area, “Port Harmony is very fortunate to have Dr Chris Hawkins as our Musical Director.”

Dr Hawkins graduated from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, and has a Masters and two doctorates in music, where she mastered in composition and conducting.

Her career has been extensive and includes being a musical examiner, lecturer, conductor and performer.

Dr Hawkins also plays numerous string instruments.

She is also a founder and Musical Director of the Bay String Orchestra, based in Salamander Bay.

“Chris has a special desire to develop a solid musical environment in the Port Stephens area.”

Alex Hall, from Medowie, is the choir’s accompanist.

“Alex is no stranger to the local area as he has been performing since the age of 13,” she said.

Alex is an accelerated music student, completing his HSC Music exam in Year 10 – two years ahead of schedule – with the highest grade of Band 6.

Alex has performed at schools, shopping centres, local Christmas events, and was at the keyboard in 2018, 2019 and 2021 performances of “Star Struck” at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre.

The concert “Earth & Sky” is slated for Sunday 14 August at 2pm at Soldiers Point Bowling Club (Auditorium), Soldiers Point. Doors open at 1.30pm.

Tickets are $25 and are available from Soldiers Point Bowling Club (reception) and at the retail shoe shop “Queen of Sole” in Salamander Bay Square shopping centre.

For more information, email portharmonyinfo@gmail.com

By Marian SAMPSON