By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
A VAST cast of singing and dancing puppets is set to put on a bright and colourful show as Geelong Youth Choir expands its range.
The puppets will bring a series of stories to life with a menagerie of eye-catching puppets including diva cats, singing flowers and vegetables and an animal choir.
Youth choir director Denise Hollingworth promised lots of toe-tapping tunes and upbeat music and fun for children of all ages, especially three-to-nine-year-olds.
“The idea for the puppet show came about when we were planning a special concert for the younger preschool children in our Let’s Make Music program,” Denise explained.
“We soon discovered the joy of puppeteering and wanted to explore it further.
“The senior choir worked on the planning, props, scripting, puppet choreography, vocals and staging.
“It’s been a valuable and enjoyable experience all round. It seems you’re never too old to enjoy the magic of puppets.
“The choristers have had a blast this term and it’s led to lots of improvisation and creativity, something we really value in music and the arts.
“Our two younger choirs will also join in with parts of the show.”
Geelong Youth Choir, a not-for-profit community group, has been offering music programs in Geelong for more than 25 years.
The choir will perform Puppet Song at St Luke’s Church hall, corner Barrabool and Scenic Rds, Highton, from 3pm Saturday.
Entry is a gold coin donation.
More information is available by phoning 0431 981 652.
