They will also perform Christmas carols at the Royal Hotel Dungog on Friday 13 December.

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The local community choir began in 2023, as a result of two singing workshops run by classically-trained duo Megan Edwards and Sally Hunt.

Many workshop attendees enjoyed singing in harmony and wanted to continue performing together.

Both Megan Edwards and pianist Sally Hunt both have a strong interest in musical therapy.

Choir member Pauline Cambourne said “singing is good for the soul”.

There are currently about 30 choir members.

“People come and go and we’re okay with that,” Pauline said.

Members can attend to suit their schedules, with the choir intended to be fun and open to everyone, from any area.

Prospective members do not need to read music, or be fabulous singers.

In fact, members can learn how to sing and read music with the group, and breathing exercises for singing are also shared by choir members.

The choir sings songs from a broad range of genres.

Songs with themes appropriate to events such as pushbike songs for the Dungog Pedalfest are popular with members and audiences.

Performing Artists of Dungog (PAD) has offered significant support to the River Song Choir, funding insurance costs and concessions for fees.

The choir meets from 2-4pm on the second Saturday of each month at the Anglican Church Hall in Dungog.

They also often practise in the library at the Royal on Friday afternoons from 4- 5pm.

New members are most welcome.

For more information or to join River Song Choir, contact Pauline Cambourne on 0429629014

By Lisa WISEMAN